scope:

This document specifies requirements for design and selection of non-electrotechnical equipment for all types of crane with the objectives of protecting personnel from hazards affecting their lives and health and of ensuring reliability of function. The fixed load lifting attachments are integral part of the crane and therefore belong also to the scope of this standard. Non-electrotechnical equipment comprises: - Structure and structural equipment; - driving mechanisms; - rope and chain drives; - fixed load lifting attachments; - safety devices; - fluid power systems. The significant hazards covered by this document are identified in clause 4. The principles to be applied for cranes transporting hazardous loads are given in this standard. Particular requirements are given for cranes transporting hot molten metal. This document is applicable to non-electrotechnical equipment which is manufactured after the date of approval by CEN of this standard.