Procalor – New PROGH heat pump now fully CE compliant
Procalor develops efficient heat pumps for professional applications. For their latest product, the PROGH heat pump, it was time to step up to the market. The technology was already in place like a house – only documentation and compliance needed to be finalized.
Therefore, Instrux was called in.
Documentation & technical file: from concept to complete
The product had already been extensively tested in practice. But market access in the EU requires more: a properly prepared technical dossier, clear risk analysis, and proper substantiation of safety and performance.
Instrux started with a thorough review of the documentation provided. Then the entire technical file was structured:
User manual and installation instructions
Risk assessment in accordance with the Machinery Directive
Substantiation of compliance with LVD and EMC directives.
This allowed the CE mark to be substantiated – essential for sales within the European market.
Registration in EPREL: energy label for transparency
An important part of modern heat pumps is the energy label. To do this, the product must be registered in the European product database EPREL (European Product Registry for Energy Labeling).
Instrux also took this out of our hands. The technical data of the PROGH were entered and linked to the appropriate regulation. The result: a visible energy label and complete transparency for distributors and end users.
The PROGH heat pump is now CE compliant, registered in EPREL and ready for the market. The technology was already finished – and thanks to good documentation now the compliance too.
Maltha Glass Recycling – From overhead crane to new hall, three times security
Maltha Glasrecycling is one of Europe’s largest glass processors. Three recent projects focused on technical safety, risk analysis and compliance. The machines were already running – but the assessments and documentation had yet to happen.
Project 1 – Overhead crane as part of the building
It started with a new indoor overhead crane. Not a standard model – this one was fully integrated with the building’s foundation. And that made it suddenly not only a machine, but also a building product. That meant: testing under the CPR directive.
Fortunately, the construction was well thought out and we were able to move quickly. The technical data were ready and the foundation design was clear. This enabled us to assess the crane in terms of stability, load and risks for the user – with substantiation towards CPR.
Project 2 – Conveyor belts between plants
Not much later, a second issue followed: the internal conveyors that connect various plants. These run day and night – so reliability and safety are essential.
The challenge was in the overview. Lots of different types, positions, safety features. We went through the line step by step and looked at:
Alignment between machine safety and user behavior
The operation of emergency stops and guards
Walk-through and maintenance risks
The result: a complete risk inventory with concrete improvement proposals. Small work, big impact.
Project 3 – New hall, new machines, new risks
Finally: a completely new production hall. Including new machines, new routing and therefore: new risks.
This project was not about one machine, but about the total interaction between building, people and installation. We went through the entire hall and created an integrated risk assessment. Consider:
Machine safety in conjunction with walkways
Interaction between operators and mechanics
Lighting, escape routes and working heights
The analysis yielded a clear plan that not only enabled Maltha to meet the requirements, but also gave peace of mind in the rollout of the new hall.
Vegger, a leading manufacturer of indoor farms, develops smart, compact systems that allow food to be grown locally, so locally that it can be grown in a restaurant’s own kitchen. When Vegger decided to launch their product in Europe, they needed a partner to meet the complex regulations surrounding product safety. After all, the product was finished, but the compliance wasn’t there yet.
Speed was spot on with this product, which was partly due to Instrux’s team leads, but also due to the components Vegger used. In fact, Vegger had been wise and had chosen to use only components from the EU. This made certifying the indoor farm much easier, now that the components all already had CE Marking.
The biggest problem was in finding a test space large enough for the indoor farm. Fortunately, Normatic, a well-known partner of Instrux, was able to find space to test the unit. In the process, the item was tested for EMC and LVD related standards.
FlaxFarm 35 130 cm (L), 35 cm (W), 200 cm (H)
After testing, it was actually quite simple to finish the rest. After all, the risk analysis had already been applied and the reports were ready. All that remained was for Instrux to advise on a product label and compile the technical file. After preparing the declaration of conformity, it was ready: The FlaxFarm was CE compliant.
