MIL-P-80068 Positioners, Welding, Table Type, Gear Driven

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MIL-P-80068D

3.2.3 Energy e f f i c i e n c y . The positioner and its components that directly

consume energy in normal operation s h a l l be designed and constructed for

energy efficiency in accordance with the developments available within the

industry.

3 . 2 . 4 Controls. All mechanical, e l e c t r i c a l a n d e l e c t r o n i c o p e r a t i n g

controls shall be located convenient to the operator's work station(s).

3.2.5 Safety and health requirements. All parts, components, mechanisms,

and assembles furnished on th e positioner, w h e t h e r o r n o t s p e c i f i c a l l y

required herein, shall conform with all requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.

Additional safety and health requirements shall be as specified (see 6.2).

3 . 2 . 5 . 1 Covers, guards, o r other safety devices. Covers, guards, or

other safety devices normally furnished as standard on the manufacturer's

supplied to the commercial market, shall be provided

commercial positioner

for the point of operation and all other parts of the positioner that present

safety hazards. If point-of-operation guarding is influenced by workpiece size

and configuration the procuring activity shall provide part design data to the

s u p p l i e r of the positioner (see 6.2). All special guarding shall meet OSHA

29 CFR 1910. The safety devices shall not interfere with the operation of the

p o s i t i o n e r . All guards shall allow access to the guarded part.

3 . 2 . 5 . 2 Noise level. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), noise emitted

by the positioner when operating under a no load condition shall not exceed 84

db when measured on the A scale of a type 1 or type 2 sound level meter at

slow response.

3.2.6 Environmental p r o t e c t i o n . During the manufacture, service, trans-

p o r t a t i o n , or storage of t he positioner and its components, the positioner

shall meet all applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and (OSHA)

r e s t r i c t i o n s in effect on the date of the contract. The operation of the

positioner at its final location shall comply with all applicable EPA and OSHA

regulations in effect on the date of the contract. These regulations apply to

t h e emission of materials hazardous to the environment or the operator's

the

exceeding

protection requirements

environmental

health. Specific

established EPA and OSHA regulations shall be as specified by the procuring

a c t i v i t y (see 6.2).

3 . 2 . 7 Mercury restriction. The positioner shall not contain mercury or

mercury compounds nor be exposed to free mercury during manufacture.

3 . 2 . 8 Asbestos restriction. Asbestos and materials containing asbestos

shall not be used on or in th e positioner.

3 . 2 . 9 Lubrication. Means shall be provided to ensure lubrication for all

moving parts. Recirculating lubrication systems shall include a cleanable or

r e p l a c e a b l e filter. Each lubricant reservoir shall have means for determining

fluid level. A l l o i l h o l e s , grease fittings, and filler caps shall be

accessible. P r o v i s i o n s s h a l l b e s u p p l i e d f o r d r a i n i n g t h e r e s e r v o i r f o r

periodic cleaning.