IMPORTANT SAFETY ALERT FOR ALL MODELS OF BOY HORIZONTAL INJECTION MOLDING MACHINES

In accordance with the American National Standards Institute, ANSI B151.1 -- 1997 standard, all horizontal injection molding machines must be equipped with an electrical inhibit to stop the screw rotate function if the operators safety gate is opened. Additionally, an emergency stop pushbutton must be installed on the operator's panel. This standard replaced the previous standard, ANSI-B151.1-1990 and requires the equipment owner/user to bring their existing equipment into compliance prior to July 22, 2000. This standard applies to all existing horizontal injection molding machines. By implementing this standard, your facility will have up-to-date safety standards and your employees will benefit by the increased safety within your injection molding workplace.

Take a few minutes to list all your BOY injection molding machines by model, serial number and date of manufacture. This information can be found on the silver nameplate which is riveted on the side of the electrical cabinet or the frame of the machine. It would also prove helpful to include the electrical print number for each serial number, as well. BOY Machines Inc. is at your disposal to assist in your efforts to meet this standard. Click on the button below and submit your request to Mr Jack Ewing, National Service Manager.

For further information on the ANSI standard B151.1-1997 contact:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
11 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
212.642.4900
www.ansi.org

The Society of Plastics Industries
1801 K Street. NW Suite 600
Washington. DC 20006
202.974.5340
www.plasticsindustry.org