What is a Machine?

For the purpose of the Machinery Directive, a machine is:

• "An assembly of linked parts or components, at least one of which moves, and which are joined together for a specific application.”

The following are also considered machines for the purposes of the Machinery Directive:

• "An assembly of machines or complex plants (complex plants include production lines and special purpose machinery made up of several machines"
• "Safety components, such as light curtains, safety mats, etc."
• "Interchangeable equipment that can modify the basic functions of a machine."

Click here for more information about the Pilz Safety Compendium and the Machinery Directive.