Compliance, risk management and machine reliability
for manufacturers and distributors
We help you to improve the competitiveness of your products: our reports are a guarantee of the quality of your machines.
We accompany you through the different phases of the machine's life cycle
Design:
Create or adapt equipment that not only meets the functional needs of your customers, but also guarantees the highest levels of safety and reliability.
Manufacturing:
Develop or manufacture reliable, customised machines to access new markets or build customer loyalty.
Integration:
Knowing and taking into account the installation and usage requirements of the machine, in order to develop an offer that differentiates from your competitors.
Operation:
Optimise the maintenance requirements of the machine to improve the performance of your end customer.
How can we help you?
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Design phase
Regulatory analysis and risk assessment
Validation of applicable regulations
Review and validation of risk analysisTechnical assistance for the conformity assessment of a machine according to Directive 42/2006/EC and new regulation (EU) 2023/1230 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2023 on machinery.
Technical support in the design of new machines (validation of the design).
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Manufacturing phase
Technical support (follow-up and recommendations)
- Production follow-up and recommendations in case of deviations
Advice on documentation and testing
- Validation of the contents of the operating instructions
- Advice during the testing phase (e.g. final acceptance test, suitability for use, etc.).
Factory Acceptance Test (‘Factory Acceptance Test’).
- Functional tests according to the final requirements of the machine in order to anticipate errors and correct them at the manufacturing site.Verification of conformity
- Verification that the machine complies with the Directive and the new Machinery Regulation when leaving the factory and verification of corrective measures.
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Installation and integration phase
Assistance during installation
- Verification of the installation conditions in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
On-site acceptance test
- Functional and performance testing of safety chains, air quality, lighting, vibrations, radiation, noise pollution, etc.Verification of conformity
- Verification that the machine complies with the Directive and the new Machinery Regulation
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Operation phase
Support during modification/adaptation of the machine
- Update of the risk analysis after modification and verification that the machine is still in conformity with its initial state (no deterioration of safety levels)
Checking the state of repair, including, if necessary, measurements of physical parameters (vibrations, infrared thermography, air flow, etc.)
Advice on improving the safety of machines
The Eurocontrol plus
In addition to the general services that you have just seen, applicable to all machines, at Eurocontrol we offer you specific services for certain types of machines:
- Assistance in the conformity assessment of a collaborative robotic application, in design, manufacturing and installation phases.
Why Eurocontrol?
- We guarantee that the design of your machines meets the expectations of your buyer.
- We transfer the technical competence of our parent company Apave, a reference in this field among your European customers.
- We ensure that your machine complies with the requirements established by Spanish and European legislation.
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Why choose Apave?
a team of experts at your disposal
Geographical coverage nationwide
