scope:

Deals with the following roller coating machines a) single and multi roller-controrotating machines b) single and multi roller-synchronized machines c) single and multi roller-controrotating/syncronized machines, so-called combined machines. Use of roller coating machines is restricted to water based substances unless solvent based substances are specified. Specifies safety requirements for design, construction and operation. It takes account of intended use, foreseeable misuse, component and systems failure. Takes account of material feeding and handling devices which, when attached to the machine, become an integral part. Applies to the machines manufactured after its date of issue.