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FORM NO. L-21699-B-1120
SAFETY STANDARD COMPLIANCE
ISO 13849 is a Safety Standard which applies to machines and systems, and aims to reduce risk, in event of machine
failure. This section clarifies our Rod Lock’s intended use as a part of a system or machine that must comply with this
standard.
Rod Locks intended for safety related applications are to be installed in accordance with the required performance level/
category level per ISO 13849-1:2015. The category rating of safety channels and performance level of the machine is
the responsibility of the system manufacturer. For fulfillment of the safety function, the Rod Lock is to be viewed as an
individual component.
Braking Function:
All safety rated Rod Locks use multiple Compression springs to provide the necessary spring force
over the life of the unit. The use of multiple springs ensures that a reduced locking force will be
available in the event of spring failure.
Safety Guidelines
: Adhere to the guidelines for safe and reliable locking and error-free operation:
• Rod Lock is required to be installed and maintained per this literature
• Observe intended use of the Rod Lock
• Rod Lock sized and applied correctly per system requirements
• Rod Locks are to be selected and integrated into the safety machine
in accordance with ISO 13849-1:2015 by the system manufacturer.
TRANSPORT, HANDLING & STORAGE
During transport, the product will be in the default (engaged) position with a dummy rod inserted, eliminating the possibility
of parts shifting. Rod Locks can be handled without the use of special equipment.
Nexen products have a shelf life of 7 years beginning on the date of packaging serialization located on the original shipping
container of the item.
The following criteria must be maintained to achieve full shelf life of the product:
1. Original packaging must remain unopened and intact.
2. Product must have been stored in a temperature and humidity controlled environment.
• Temperature range of 65°F ±15°F (18.3°C ±8.3°C)
• Relative humidity range of 35%-55%
Specification Deviation
Effect on Safety Function
Air pressure too high
Unit will leak, not hold force
Air pressure too low
Fail to disengage
Apply too much force
Will not hold applied force and will slip
Exceed environmental specs
Not operate as intended
Refer to table below for effects on safety if Rod Lock is used outside of Nexen specification range.
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