ISO 10472-4-1997 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10472-4:1997 — Safety requirements for industrial laundry machinery — Part 4: Air dryers. This part of ISO 10472 specifies safety requirements and guidance for air dryers used in industrial laundry environments (including tumble dryers with a net usable drum volume greater than 160 litres, tunnel finishers, associated conveyors and cabinet dryers), to help designers and manufacturers identify hazards and select protective measures.

Abstract

Part 4 of the ISO 10472 series complements the common requirements in ISO 10472‑1 and the general risk‑reduction guidance of ISO/TR 12100. It identifies the most significant hazards associated with air dryers used in industrial laundering and gives designers guidance on risk assessment and on choosing measures to attain the required level of safety. The standard is not intended to apply to ancillary equipment such as chemical supply systems or building services.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard, confirmed).
• Publication date: December 1997 (Edition 1, 1997-12).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 97.060 — Industrial laundry and dry-cleaning machinery.
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1997). Confirmed at systematic review (last confirmation recorded in 2022).
• Number of pages: 11 (ISO metadata lists 11 pages).

Scope

ISO 10472‑4:1997 covers safety requirements for air dryers used in industrial laundry machinery — notably tumble dryers with a net usable drum volume > 160 litres, tunnel finishers (including conveyors) and cabinet dryers. It works together with ISO 10472‑1 (common requirements) and ISO/TR 12100 to guide designers in assessing hazards, performing risk assessment (see EN 1050 guidance referenced) and selecting appropriate protective measures. The part excludes ancillary equipment and services not integral to the dryer itself.

Key topics and requirements

• Identification of significant hazards associated with air dryers (mechanical, thermal, electrical, entrapment, fire and work‑process related risks).
• Guidance on risk assessment and selection of protective measures in accordance with ISO/TR 12100.
• Design and guarding measures for rotating parts and access openings (prevention of access to hazardous zones, interlocks where applicable).
• Requirements for control systems, emergency stop and safe operational functions.
• Thermal protection, ventilation and fire prevention measures appropriate to dryers.
• Instructions, marking, and information for safe installation, use, maintenance and inspection.

Typical use and users

Primary users are designers, manufacturers and safety engineers of industrial laundry machinery, equipment certifiers and compliance assessors, and procurement/specification teams in commercial laundries, textile finishing plants and equipment distributors seeking to ensure machines meet internationally recognized safety expectations. Maintenance staff and safety officers also use the standard to develop safe work and maintenance procedures.

Related standards

ISO 10472 is a multi‑part series. Closely related parts include ISO 10472‑1 (Common requirements), ISO 10472‑2 (Washing machines and washer‑extractors), ISO 10472‑3 (Washing tunnel lines), ISO 10472‑5 (Flatwork ironers, feeders and folders) and ISO 10472‑6 (Ironing and fusing presses). ISO/TR 12100 (safety of machinery — risk assessment and risk reduction guidance) is referenced as foundational guidance. Regional/adopted versions (for example various EN/UNE adoptions) exist that incorporate or transpose ISO 10472 parts.

Keywords

Industrial laundry machinery, air dryer, tumble dryer, safety requirements, machine guarding, risk assessment, ISO 10472, ISO/TR 12100, conveyor, dryer thermal protection.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10472‑4:1997 is the part of the ISO 10472 series that specifies safety requirements for air dryers used in industrial laundry machinery (tumble dryers, tunnel finishers, cabinet dryers) to help designers and manufacturers manage the most significant hazards.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers identification of significant hazards for air dryers, guidance on risk assessment and selection of protective measures in conjunction with ISO 10472‑1 and ISO/TR 12100, and sets out safety‑related design, guarding, control and information requirements relevant to dryers (excluding ancillary plant).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Designers and manufacturers of industrial laundry dryers, equipment certifiers, safety engineers, procurement teams in commercial laundry operations, and maintenance/safety personnel.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The original ISO 10472‑4 edition 1 was published in December 1997. ISO records show this edition was subject to periodic systematic review and was confirmed (i.e., retained) at the last review cycle recorded in 2022, so the 1997 edition remains the current ISO edition. Note that some regional/adopted versions (for example EN/UNE adoptions) may exist with later publication dates or revisions in specific jurisdictions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 10472 is a multipart standard covering safety requirements for industrial laundry machinery. Parts include at least ISO 10472‑1 through ISO 10472‑6 covering common requirements and specific machine types (washers, tunnels, dryers, ironers, presses).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Industrial laundry, air dryer, tumble dryer, safety requirements, risk assessment, machine guarding, ISO 10472.