Based in Valencia, the heart of innovation and engineering in Spain, AESA (Aleaciones Estampadas SA), in collaboration with Grupo Tice, has taken a significant step forward in the forging and machining industry. This success story demonstrates the company’s commitment to safety, efficiency and ensuring its industrial machinery complies with the most stringent regulations, thereby guaranteeing excellent operational performance and a safe working environment. With a project that has successfully combined risk assessment, advanced technology and strict compliance with Regulation RD 1215/97, AESA is setting a new standard in safety measures and work equipment assessment in Valencia and beyond.
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AESA: A Commitment to Safety and Innovation in Industrial Machinery
At AESA, a pioneering company with over 50 years’ experience in the forging and machining of non-ferrous alloys, a commitment to safety and continuous improvement has led to the implementation of an exemplary project in collaboration with Grupo Tice, which specialises in risk assessment for industrial machinery.
Risk Assessment and Regulatory Compliance: The Challenge of Older Machinery
Faced with the need to use an old machine that lacked the necessary certificates and adequate safety features, AESA took on the challenge of carrying out a risk assessment, which led to an ambitious plan to bring the machinery into line with current regulations, thereby ensuring the safety and compliance of its work equipment.
Risk Assessment and Regulatory Compliance: The Challenge of Older Machinery
The adaptation process involved an assessment of work teams and the implementation of improvements at critical points, including operator safety measures, guards, equipment marking and the design of specific devices for the machine.
Innovation in Safety Measures for the Industrial Press
The creation of an interlocking system at the front of the industrial press presented a technical challenge that Grupo Tice resolved by designing bespoke devices, thereby making a significant contribution to risk assessment and accident prevention.
Technical Advances in Machine Risk Assessment
The use of limit switches and the manufacture of clamping devices using 3D printing have been key to ensuring that the industrial press only operates with the polycarbonate doors closed, a major step forward in the safety measures put in place.
Tools and Materials at the Forefront of Safety
Design and simulation technologies, such as E-Plan, SMC PnewDraw and SolidWorks, played a key role in the process of evaluating work equipment, whilst materials such as 3D printing filaments brought innovation to the manufacture of safety components.
Compliance with Royal Decree 1215/97: A Balance Between Safety and Comfort
The project has followed the guidelines set out in Royal Decree 1215/97 and the UNE EN ISO standards, prioritising operator safety without compromising comfort and efficiency in day-to-day operations, demonstrating how to carry out an effective risk assessment and how the implementation of appropriate technical solutions can lead to a safer and more productive industry.
A Success Story in Risk Assessment and Industrial Safety
The collaboration between AESA and Grupo Tice is a testament to the power of technical innovation and a commitment to safety in industrial machinery. This project has not only transformed an industrial press into safe, regulation-compliant equipment, but has also set new industry standards for workplace safety and efficiency.
