Description of BS EN 13155:2020 2020
This document specifies safety requirements for the following
non-fixed load lifting attachments for cranes, hoists and manually
controlled load manipulating devices:
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plate clamps;
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vacuum lifters:
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self-priming;
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non-self-priming (pump, venturi, turbine);
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lifting magnets:
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electric lifting magnets (battery fed and
mains-fed);
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permanent lifting magnets;
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electro-permanent lifting magnets;
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lifting beams;
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C-hooks;
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lifting forks;
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clamps;
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lifting insert systems for use in normal weight
concrete,
as defined in Clause 3.
This document does not give requirements for:
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non-fixed load lifting attachments in direct contact with
foodstuffs or pharmaceuticals requiring a high level of
cleanliness for hygiene reasons;
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hazards resulting from handling specific hazardous materials
(e.g. explosives, hot molten masses, radiating materials);
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hazards caused by operation in an explosive atmosphere;
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hazards caused by noise;
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hazards relating to the lifting of persons;
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electrical hazards;
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hazards due to hydraulic and pneumatic components.
For high risk applications not covered by this standard, ENÂ 13001?2:2014, 4.3.2 gives
guidance to deal with them.
This document covers the proof of static strength, the elastic
stability and the proof of fatigue strength.
This document does not generally applies to attachments intended
to lift above people. Some attachments are suitable for that
purpose if equipped with additional safety features. In such cases
the additional safety features are specified in the specific
requirements.
This document does not cover slings, ladles, expanding mandrels,
buckets, grabs, or grab buckets. This document does not cover power
operated container handling spreaders, which are in the scope of ENÂ 15056.
This document is not applicable to non-fixed load attachments
manufactured before the date of its publication.
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