What is BS EN 15339-2 about?
BS EN 15339-2 is one of the parts of a multi-series standard. BS EN 15339-2 specifies safety requirements of machines and equipment for thermal spraying, in this case of gas control units. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with Part 1, which deals with general aspects when designing, manufacturing, and/or putting in service of machines or equipment.
The provisions of EU Directive 2014/34/EU are generally applicable to the use of BS EN 15339-2.
Who is BS EN 15339-2 for?
BS EN 15339-2 on thermal spraying equipment is applicable to:
- Manufacturers of thermal spraying machines and equipment
- Steel Construction Industry
- Structure and bridge construction,
- Steel structures for water construction
- Onshore and offshore wind energy constructions
- Petrol and natural gas industry
Why should you use BS EN 15339-2?
BS EN 15339-2 helps in the establishment of safety criteria for thermal spraying machines and equipment in order to protect against any potential hazards that may arise.
BS EN 15339-2 assists design engineers in developing thermal spraying machines and equipment according to standard safety requirements.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 15339-2:2021 supersedes BS EN 15339-2:2007, which is withdrawn. BS EN 15339-2:2021 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 15339-2:2007. These include:
- The document was editorially reviewed
- The Normative references and the Bibliography have been updated
- In Annex A, A.5 regarding oxygen-carrying components in gas control units was added.