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Document ID (ISN)28116
CIS number 77-1835
Year 1977
Convention or series no.
Title Press brakes.
Bibliographic information Data Sheet 419, Revision B (Extensive), National Safety Council, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA, 1977. 7p. Illus. 4 ref.
Abstract This data sheet discusses the special features of press brakes, hazards arising from their operation and maintenance, and measures to be followed to avoid them. Definitions are followed by: technical data on mechanical and hydraulic press brakes and information on their operation and industrial uses; and sections on general purpose and special purpose press brakes (tooling, stroking controls, safeguarding, feeding, general- and special-purpose dies, piece parts).
Descriptors (primary) safety devices; metalworking industry; press brakes; USA
Descriptors (secondary) hydraulic presses; data sheet; safe working methods; mechanical power presses
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Machinery and tools
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Metalworking industry
Safety devices