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CE Conformity

Labelling for the European market

The CE marking makes it clear that the manufacturer of a product such as chainflex® cables complies with the applicable EU directives. The CE marking is not a seal of approval or quality mark and was created for trade in the European Economic Area.

  • The CE certification is now based on more than 25 EU directives as of 2020.
  •  The CE certificate is a kind of voluntary commitment.
  • The CE mark on a machine and the corresponding signature confirms that this machine was planned, designed and built in accordance with the applicable standards.
  • The CE marking is part of further regulations. These include for instance the Machinery Directive, the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive, the Low Voltage Directive (often referred to as LVD), RoHS substance restrictions and protective equipment etc.
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What does the CE mark mean?

The CE mark is a legally prescribed test mark which indicates that the corresponding product fulfils all EU-wide requirements for safety, health protection and environmental protection in accordance with EU Regulation 765/2008.
The abbreviation "CE" stands for "Communauté Européenne" (European Community) and indicates that a product complies with all applicable European regulations and has undergone the prescribed conformity assessment procedures. Products bearing the CE mark may be placed on the market in any EU member state. In principle, the manufacturer is responsible for compliance with European regulations and therefore for affixing the CE mark.

Following the UK's withdrawal from the EU, the new UKCA marking has been in force there since 1 January 2021. Further information on the new regulations for the British market can be found here.

What does this mean for our cables?

CE

This means the following for our chainflex® cables:
We follow these guidelines in all our developments so that we can sell our cables in Europe without any problems.
 
CE conformity is based on a complex risk assessment.
Risk assessment - the iterative process consists of:

  • Checking the intended use of e.g. chainflex® cable in e-chain®
  • Analysing conceivable, foreseeable misuse
  • Identification of relevant and applicable standards for the manufacture of chainflex® cable and e-chain®
  • Determination of specific requirements and conditions for the use of chainflex® cable
  • Researching the responsible "notified body", e.g. at the DAkkS accreditation body (institute for the monitoring of all certification, testing and inspection bodies)
  • (Laboratory) tests of the chainflex® cable and e-chain®
  • Data evaluation and preparation of technical documentation
  • Preparation of the certificate/ provision for download
  • Affixing the CE mark to the chainflex® cable

White paper to explain the effect of the CE certification

CE White paper

In this white paper, all the information is clearly presented and gives you a good overview of the effect of the CE mark.

Download it now!

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