Cranes - Power driven winches and hoists - Part 2: Power driven hoists

This document is applicable to the design, information for use, maintenance and testing of power driven hoists, compact or open construction, with or without trolleys for which the prime mover is an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic motor. They are designed for the lifting and lowering of loads that are suspended on hooks or other load lifting attachments. Hoists can be used either in cranes, in other machines, e.g. rail dependent storage and retrieval equipment, monorail conveyors or by itself.
This document is applicable to the following types of hoist:
a)   rope hoist;
b)   chain hoist;
c)   belt hoist, except belt hoist with steel belts as hoisting media;
d)   NGL building hoists including supporting structures;
e)   Winches used for lifting operation.
This document is not applicable of the following hazards:
f)   this document does not cover hazards related to builders hoists for the transport of goods as defined in Noise Outdoor Directive (OND) 2000/14/EC;
g)   this document does not cover hazards related to the lifting of persons.
This document does not specify additional requirements for hazards related to the use of hoists in explosive atmospheres in underground mines.
The significant hazards covered by this document are identified in Clause 4.
This document is not applicable to power driven hoists that are manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN.

Krane - Kraftgetriebene Winden und Hubwerke - Teil 2: Kraftgetriebene Hubwerke

Dieses Dokument gilt für die Konstruktion, Betriebsanleitung, Wartung und Prüfung von kraft¬getriebenen Hubwerken, in kompakter oder offener Bauweise, mit oder ohne Fahrwerke, deren Hauptantriebselement ein elektrischer, hydraulischer oder pneumatischer Motor ist. Sie sind für das Heben und Senken von an Haken oder anderen Lastaufnahmemitteln hängenden Lasten konstruiert. Hubwerke können entweder in Kranen, in anderen Maschinen, z. B. Regalbediengeräten, Einschienenbahnen oder für sich selbst verwendet werden.
Dieses Dokument gilt für die folgenden Hubwerkstypen:
a)   Seilzug;
b)   Kettenzug;
c)   Bandzug, ausgenommen Bandzüge mit Stahlbändern als Tragmittel;
d)   Bauaufzüge für nicht geführte Lasten einschließlich Tragkonstruktionen;
e)   Winden für Hubvorgänge.
Dieses Dokument umfasst nicht die folgenden Gefährdungen:
f)   dieses Dokument erfasst nicht Gefährdungen durch Bauaufzüge für den Transport von Gütern, wie in der Outdoor-Lärmschutzrichtlinie (OND, en: Outdoor Noise Directive) 2000/14/EG definiert;
g)   dieses Dokument erfasst nicht Gefährdungen beim Heben von Personen.
Dieses Dokument spezifiziert keine zusätzlichen Anforderungen für Gefährdungen im Zusammen¬hang mit dem Einsatz von Hubwerken in explosionsfähigen Atmosphären im Untertagebau.
Die von diesem Dokument erfassten signifikanten Gefährdungen sind in Abschnitt 4 identifiziert.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für kraftgetriebene Hubwerke, die vor dem Datum der Veröffentlichung dieses Dokuments durch CEN gebaut wurden.

Appareils de levage à charge suspendue - Treuils et palans motorises - Partie 2 : Palans et treuils de levage motorisés

Le présent document s’applique à la conception, à l’information pour l’utilisation, à la maintenance et aux essais relatifs aux palans/treuils de levage motorisés, de construction compacte ou ouverte, avec ou sans chariot, dont le moteur principal est électrique, hydraulique ou pneumatique. Ces palans/treuils de levage sont conçus pour le levage et la descente de charges suspendues à des crochets ou d’autres dispositifs de préhension. Les palans/treuils de levage peuvent être utilisés dans des appareils de levage à charge suspendue, dans d’autres machines, par exemple, transstockeurs, transporteurs monorails, ou de manière autonome.
Le présent document s’applique aux types de palans/treuils de levage suivants :
a)   palan/treuil de levage à câble ;
b)   palan/treuil de levage à chaîne ;
c)   palan/treuil de levage à sangle, à l’exception des palans/treuils de levage à sangle avec des sangles en acier utilisées comme agrès de levage ;
d)   treuils potence de chantier, y compris les structures porteuses ;
e)   treuils utilisés pour les opérations de levage.
Le présent document ne s’applique pas aux phénomènes dangereux suivants :
f)   le présent document ne couvre pas les phénomènes dangereux relatifs aux monte-matériaux destinés au transport de marchandises tels que définis dans la Directive 2000/14/CE (Émissions sonores des matériels utilisés à l'extérieur des bâtiments) ;
g)   le présent document ne couvre pas les phénomènes dangereux relatifs au levage de personnes.
Le présent document ne spécifie pas de prescriptions supplémentaires pour les phénomènes dangereux relatifs à l’utilisation des palans/treuils de levage en atmosphères explosives dans les mines souterraines.
Les phénomènes dangereux significatifs couverts par le présent document sont identifiés à l’Article 4.
Le présent document ne s’applique pas aux palans/treuils de levage motorisés fabriqués avant la date de publication du présent document par le CEN.

Žerjavi - Motorni vitli in dvižni mehanizmi - 2. del: Motorni dvižni mehanizmi

Ta evropski standard se uporablja za projektiranje, informacije za uporabo, vzdrževanje in preskušanje motornih dvižnih mehanizmov z vozički ali brez njih, katerih glavni pogon je električni, hidravlični ali pnevmatski motor. Zasnovani so za dvigovanje in spuščanje tovora, ki je obešen na kavlje ali druge pritrdilne elemente za dvigovanje tovora. Dvižne mehanizme je mogoče uporabiti v žerjavih, v drugih strojih, npr. regalnih dvigalih in opremi, samohodnih transporterjih ali same.
Ta evropski standard se uporablja za naslednje vrste dvižnih mehanizmov:
a) vrvni dvižni mehanizem;
b) verižni dvižni mehanizem;
c) tračni dvižni mehanizem, razen tračnega dvižnega mehanizma z jeklenimi vložki;
d) dvižni mehanizem odprtega tipa;
e) gradbene dvižne mehanizme NGL, vključno z nosilnimi konstrukcijami.
Ta evropski standard ne zajema naslednjih nevarnosti:
i) ta evropski standard ne zajema nevarnosti, povezanih z gradbenimi dvižnimi mehanizmi za prevoz blaga, kot je opredeljeno v direktivi v zvezi z emisijami hrupa v okolje (OND) 2000/14/ES;
ii) ta evropski standard ne zajema nevarnosti, povezanih z dvigovanjem oseb.
OPOMBA: Za uporabo dvižnih mehanizmov za dviganje oseb lahko veljajo posebni nacionalni predpisi.
Ta evropski standard ne določa dodatnih zahtev za nevarnosti, povezane z uporabo dvižnih mehanizmov v eksplozivnih atmosferah pri delu pod zemljo.
Posebne nevarnosti, ki jih zajema ta evropski standard, so navedene v točki 4.
Ta dokument se ne uporablja za motorne dvižne mehanizme, izdelane pred datumom izdaje tega evropskega standarda s strani CEN.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
11-Jun-2019
Withdrawal Date
30-Dec-2019
Current Stage
9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
Start Date
29-Jul-2025
Completion Date
23-Sep-2025

Relations

Overview

EN 14492-2:2019 is the CEN European standard for power driven hoists (Part 2 of the Cranes - Power driven winches and hoists series). It specifies safety, design, information for use, maintenance and testing requirements for electrically, hydraulically or pneumatically driven hoists used to lift and lower suspended loads. Covered hoist types include rope hoists, chain hoists, belt hoists (except steel-belt types), NGL building hoists and winches used for lifting operations. The standard replaces earlier editions and is not applicable to hoists manufactured before its publication.

Key Topics

  • Scope and exclusions
    • Applies to compact or open hoist constructions, with or without trolleys.
    • Not applicable to builders’ hoists for goods as defined in OND 2000/14/EC and not for lifting persons.
    • Does not add requirements for hoists used in explosive underground mine atmospheres.
  • Safety requirements and protective measures
    • Control devices, emergency stop functions and rated capacity limiters/indicators.
    • Hoisting/lowering limiters, safety-related functions and braking systems.
    • Mechanical elements: couplings, gearboxes, load hooks, rope/chain/belt drives and terminations.
  • Energy systems
    • Requirements for electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, including motors, converters and control units.
  • Verification and testing
    • Procedures for verification of safety requirements for series-manufactured and individually designed hoists.
  • Noise & warnings
    • Measures to reduce noise by design and requirements for warning markings and acoustic signals.
  • Classification and special cases
    • Annexes provide classification, guidance, additional requirements for high-risk applications, holding stationary loads above persons and for potentially explosive atmospheres.

Applications

  • Ensures safe design and operation of hoists used in:
    • Overhead and bridge cranes, monorail conveyors, rail-dependent storage/retrieval equipment.
    • Industrial lifting, assembly lines, warehousing and building-site lifting (where applicable).
  • Useful for manufacturers, integrators and safety engineers specifying hoist components, testing regimes and maintenance procedures.

Who should use this standard

  • Hoist and crane manufacturers
  • Machine designers and integrators
  • Occupational health & safety professionals and test/inspection bodies
  • Maintenance planners and operators responsible for compliance and safe operation

Related standards

  • Other parts of EN 14492 series (Part 1: winches) and relevant electrical, hydraulic and machine safety standards referenced within EN 14492-2:2019.

Keywords: EN 14492-2:2019, power driven hoists, crane hoists, rope hoist, chain hoist, belt hoist, hoist safety, hoist testing, CEN standard.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2019
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 14492-2:2007+A1:2010
SIST EN 14492-2:2007+A1:2010/AC:2010
Žerjavi - Motorni vitli in dvižni mehanizmi - 2. del: Motorni dvižni mehanizmi
Cranes - Power driven winches and hoists - Part 2: Power driven hoists
Krane - Kraftgetriebene Winden und Hubwerke - Teil 2: Kraftgetriebene Hubwerke
Appareils de levage à charge suspendue - Treuils et palans motorisés - Partie 2: Palans
motorisés
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 14492-2:2019
ICS:
53.020.20 Dvigala Cranes
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 14492-2
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
June 2019
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 53.020.20 Supersedes EN 14492-2:2006+A1:2009
English Version
Cranes - Power driven winches and hoists - Part 2: Power
driven hoists
Appareils de levage à charge suspendue - Treuils et Krane - Kraftgetriebene Winden und Hubwerke - Teil
palans motorisés - Partie 2 : Palans motorisés 2: Kraftgetriebene Hubwerke
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 April 2019.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
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Turkey and United Kingdom.
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© 2019 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 14492-2:2019 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 7
Introduction . 9
1 Scope . 10
2 Normative references . 10
3 Terms, definitions and symbols . 13
3.1 Terms and definitions . 13
3.2 Symbols and abbreviations . 17
4 List of significant hazards . 19
5 Safety requirements and/or protective measures . 24
5.1 General . 24
5.2 Devices . 25
5.2.1 Control devices . 25
5.2.2 Rated capacity limiters and indicators . 26
5.2.3 Emergency stop function . 31
5.2.4 Hoisting and lowering limiters . 31
5.2.5 Safety-related functions . 32
5.3 Couplings . 33
5.4 Brakes for hoisting and lowering movements. 33
5.5 Gearbox . 34
5.6 Load hooks . 34
5.7 Rope drives . 34
5.7.1 General . 34
5.7.2 Rope drum . 35
5.7.3 Ropes . 35
5.7.4 Rope sheaves . 36
5.7.5 Rope guides/rope runs . 36
5.7.6 Rope fastening onto the rope drum . 37
5.7.7 Rope anchorage . 37
5.7.8 Compensating lever . 37
5.7.9 Rope end terminations . 37
5.7.10 Traction Winches . 38
5.8 Chain drives . 38
5.8.1 General . 38
5.8.2 Chains . 39
5.8.3 Chain guides . 39
5.8.4 Chain anchorage . 39
5.8.5 Securing the chain from running off . 39
5.9 Belt drives . 39
5.9.1 General . 39
5.9.2 Belts. 39
5.9.3 Belt guide/belt pulleys/belt drum . 39
5.9.4 Fastening to the drum . 40
5.9.5 Belt anchorage. 40
5.10 Pneumatic equipment . 40
5.10.1 General . 40
5.10.2 Energy converters . 40
5.10.3 Control devices/controls . 41
5.10.4 Control units/control systems . 41
5.10.5 Protective measures . 41
5.11 Hydraulic equipment . 42
5.11.1 General . 42
5.11.2 Materials and auxiliary materials . 42
5.11.3 Energy converters . 43
5.11.4 Connecting elements and accessories . 43
5.11.5 Control devices/controls . 44
5.11.6 Protective measures . 44
5.12 Trolleys. 46
5.12.1 General . 46
5.12.2 Braking . 46
5.12.3 Operating chains (hand chain) . 46
5.12.4 Derailment safety device . 47
5.13 Electrical equipment of hoists and their trolleys . 47
5.13.1 General . 47
5.13.2 Electrical supply . 47
5.13.3 Ambient and operating conditions . 47
5.13.4 Supply disconnecting (isolating) and switching devices . 47
5.13.5 Overload protection of motors . 48
5.13.6 Control circuits and control functions . 48
5.13.7 Emergency stop function . 48
5.13.8 Electric motors . 48
5.13.9 Electric motion limiters . 49
5.14 Reduction of noise by design . 50
5.14.1 General . 50
5.14.2 Main noise sources on hoist units . 50
5.14.3 Measures for noise reduction at source . 50
5.14.4 Protective measures . 50
5.14.5 Information on noise . 50
5.15 Hoists for use in potentially explosive atmosphere . 51
5.16 Equipment for warning . 51
5.16.1 General . 51
5.16.2 Warning markings . 51
5.16.3 Warning means for cableless control . 51
5.16.4 Acoustic warning means . 51
6 Verification of the safety requirements and/or protective measures . 51
6.1 Hoists manufactured in series . 51
6.2 Hoists designed individually . 51
7 User information . 59
7.1 General . 59
7.2 Special requirements . 59
7.3 Marking . 61
Annex A (informative) Examples of power driven hoists. 63
A.1 Rope hoist . 63
A.2 Chain hoist . 66
A.3 Belt hoist . 67
A.4 Open type hoist . 69
A.5 NGL building hoists — Treuil potence de chantier — Bauaufzüge für nicht geführte
Lasten . 70
Annex B (normative) Classification . 72
B.1 General hoist class . 72
B.2 Class for average hoisting displacement . 74
B.3 Class for average traversing displacement . 75
Annex C (informative) Guidance on hoist classification . 77
Annex D (normative) Additional requirements for high risk applications . 81
Annex E (normative) Additional requirements for Power driven hoists designed for holding
stationary loads above persons . 82
Annex F (normative) Additional requirements for hoists intended to be used in potentially
explosive atmospheres . 83
F.1 General . 83
F.2 Avoidance or reduction of ignition sources. 83
F.2.1 General . 83
F.2.2 Electrical equipment . 83
F.2.3 Non-electrical equipment . 84
F.2.4 Electrostatic discharge . 84
F.2.5 Hazards caused by external influences . 84
F.2.6 Measures to reduce hazards in potentially explosive atmospheres . 84
F.3 Marking . 84
F.4 User information . 84
Annex G (informative) Additional requirements for operation in aggressive environments
and outdoors . 85
G.1 General . 85
G.2 Ropes and chains . 85
Annex H (informative) Additional requirements for operation at low temperatures . 87
Annex I (normative) Supporting structures for NGL building hoists . 88
I.1 General . 88
I.2 Terms and definitions . 88
I.3 Classification . 89
I.4 Construction characteristics . 92
I.4.1 General requirements . 92
I.4.2 Interchangeability of parts and modularity . 93
I.5 Calculations . 98
I.5.1 General . 98
I.5.2 Forces and load combinations to be considered . 98
I.5.3 Overturning stability . 99
I.5.4 Structural verification . 99
I.5.5 Loads transmitted calculations . 100
I.6 Instructions . 100
I.6.1 Transmitted forces/moments information. 100
I.6.2 Markings . 103
I.6.3 User information . 104
I.7 Verifications . 105
Annex J (normative) Power driven series hoist mechanisms – Test procedure for
verification of the classification . 106
J.1 Introduction. 106
J.2 Application . 106
J.3 Implementation of the test . 106
J.3.1 Framework conditions . 106
J.3.2 Configurations . 107
J.3.3 Test programme . 108
J.4 Acceptance criteria . 111
J.5 Determination of load variation factor according to reeving . 111
J.6 Conversion of Classification of hoists which are classified according to previous
standards . 113
Annex K (informative) Values of ϕ , ϕ for different types of rated capacity limiters . 116
IAL DAL
Annex L (informative) Number of starts and cyclic duration factor of motors . 118
Annex M (normative) Noise test code . 119
M.1 Scope . 119
M.2 General . 119
M.3 Determination of the emission sound pressure level at the operator’s position by
measurement . 119

M.3.1 General . 119
M.3.2 Measurement for hoists in general not subject to directive 2000/14/EC . 119
M.3.3 Hoists subject to Directive 2000/14/EC . 120
M.4 Determination of the sound power level . 120
M.4.1 General . 120
M.4.2 Hoists in general, not subject to Directive 2000/14/EC . 120
M.4.3 Hoists subject to Directive 2000/14/EC . 120
M.5 Mounting and operation conditions . 121
M.5.1 General . 121
M.5.2 Hoists in general, not subject to Directive 2000/14/EC . 121
M.5.3 Hoist subject to Directive 2000/14/EC . 121
M.6 Uncertainties . 122
M.7 Information to be recorded . 122
M.8 Information to be reported . 122
M.9 Declaration and verification of noise emission values . 122
Annex N (normative) Design calculation parameters for chains . 123
N.1 General . 123
N.2 Chain mean stresses . 123
N.3 Design factor c . 124
N.4 Working and dynamic coefficients . 124
Annex O (informative) Selection of a suitable set of crane standards for a given application. 125
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC aimed to be covered . 127
Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2014/34/EU aimed to be covered. 131
Bibliography . 134

European foreword
This document (EN 14492-2:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 147 “Cranes -
Safety”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2019, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by December 2019.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 14492-2:2006+A1:2009.
CEN/TC 147 WG 17 has reviewed EN 14492-2:2006+A1:2009 to adapt the standard to the technical
progress, new requirements and changes in standards referenced; the main topics are:
— the design and calculation references to EN 13001-1, EN 13001-2 and EN 13001-3-1 are adopeted in
the document FEM-documents FEM 1.001, FEM 9.901 are no longer referenced;
— the design and calculation to EN 13001-3-2, Limit states and proof of competence of wire ropes in
reeving systems is adopted in the document. The standard ISO 4308-1:2003, in the Chapter 5.7 Rope
drives is no longer referenced.
— the design and calculation to EN 13001-3-5, Limit states and proof of competence of forged hooks is
adopted in the document. The standards DIN 15400, UNI 9465 in the Annex H (informative) are no
longer referenced;
— a guidance of relationships between the FEM and ISO-Classification (Hoist Classification) and the
new Classification according to the EN 13001 series is added; see Annex C;
— the EN 14492-2 references to EN 13135;
— this document will supersede EN 14492-2:2006+A1:2009 and the relevant clauses of
EN 14492-1:2006+A1:2009 winches dealing with lifting applications.
This is the second part of the standard “Cranes — Power driven winches and hoists”. The parts of the
standard are:
— Part 1: Power driven winches
— Part 2: Power driven hoists [the present document]
For the relationship with other European Standards for cranes, see Annex O.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of
EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
the United Kingdom.
Introduction
This European standard is a harmonized standard to provide one means for power driven hoists to
conform to the essential health and safety requirements of the EU Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery)
and essential safety requirements of EU Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX).
The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered
are indicated in the scope of this European Standard.
This European Standard is a type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100.
When provisions of this type C standard are different from those stated in type A or B standards, the
provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provision of the other standards, for
machines that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C standard.
1 Scope
This document is applicable to the design, information for use, maintenance and testing of power driven
hoists, compact or open construction, with or without trolleys for which the prime mover is an electric,
hydraulic or pneumatic motor. They are designed for the lifting and lowering of loads that are suspended
on hooks or other load lifting attachments. Hoists can be used either in cranes, in other machines, e.g. rail
dependent storage and retrieval equipment, monorail conveyors or by itself.
This document is applicable to the following types of hoist:
a) rope hoist;
b) chain hoist;
c) belt hoist, except belt hoist with steel belts as hoisting media;
d) NGL building hoists including supporting structures;
e) Winches used for lifting operation.
This document is not applicable of the following hazards:
f) this document does not cover hazards related to builders hoists for the transport of goods as defined
in Noise Outdoor Directive (OND) 2000/14/EC;
g) this document does not cover hazards related to the lifting of persons.
This document does not specify additional requirements for hazards related to the use of hoists in
explosive atmospheres in underground mines.
The significant hazards covered by this document are identified in Clause 4.
This document is not applicable to power driven hoists that are manufactured before the date of
publication of this document by CEN.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 81-50:2014, Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Examinations and tests — Part
50: Design rules, calculations, examinations and tests of lift components
EN 818-1:1996+A1:2008, Short link chain for lifting purposes — Safety — Part 1: General conditions of
acceptance
EN 818-7:2002+A1:2008, Short link chain for lifting purposes — Safety — Part 7: Fine tolerance hoist
chain, Grade T (Types T, DAT and DT)
EN 1127-1, Explosive atmospheres — Explosion prevention and protection — Part 1: Basic concepts and
methodology
EN 12077-2:1998+A1:2008, Cranes safety — Requirements for health and safety — Part 2: Limiting and
indicating devices
EN 12644-2, Cranes — Information for use and testing — Part 2: Marking
EN 13001-1, Cranes — General design — Part 1: General principles and requirements
EN 13001-2, Crane safety — General design — Part 2: Load actions
EN 13001-3-1, Cranes — General Design — Part 3-1: Limit States and proof competence of steel structure
EN 13001-3-2, Cranes — General design — Part 3-2: Limit states and proof of competence of wire ropes in
reeving systems
EN 13001-3-3, Cranes — General design — Part 3-3: Limit states and proof of competence of wheel/rail
contacts
EN 13001-3-5, Cranes — General design — Part 3-5: Limit states and proof of competence of forged hooks
EN 13135, Cranes — Safety — Design — Requirements for equipment
EN 13411-3, Terminations for steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 3: Ferrules and ferrule-securing
EN 13411-4, Terminations for steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 4: Metal and resin socketing
EN 13411-6, Terminations for steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 6: Asymmetric wedge socket
EN 13411-7, Terminations for steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 7: Symmetric wedge socket
EN 13557:2003+A2:2008, Cranes — Controls and control stations
EN 60034-5, Rotating electrical machines — Part 5: Degrees of protection provided by the integral design
of rotating electrical machines (IP code) — Classification (IEC 60034-5)
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1)
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ISO 4301:1986 is “time based” approached and changed in the updated versions.
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 12100, ISO 4306-1 and the
following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1.1
belt drive
system of belts as hoisting medium including related belt pulleys, belt drums and belt anchorages
Note 1 to entry: Belts in transmissions of drive forces are excluded.
3.1.2
chain drive
system of fine tolerance steel link chains, roller chains, driven and non-driven chain wheels and chain
anchorages
3.1.3
chain anchorage
arrangement comprising the parts which connect the loaded chain end termination to the major load
bearing structure, e.g. pins, bolts, tension rods
3.1.4
belt anchorage
arrangement comprising the parts which connect the belt end termination to the major load bearing
structure, e.g. pins, bolts, tension rods, the belt fastening on the drum are not included
3.1.5
working coefficient for ropes, chains and belts
ratio between the minimum breaking force and the maximum static tensile force of the ropes, chains and
belts under rated capacity m
RC
3.1.6
direct control
main power circuit is directly controlled by the hand controlled actuator without additional means
between the actuator and the main power circuit
3.1.7
fleet angle
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EN 14492-2:2019 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Cranes - Power driven winches and hoists - Part 2: Power driven hoists". This standard covers: This document is applicable to the design, information for use, maintenance and testing of power driven hoists, compact or open construction, with or without trolleys for which the prime mover is an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic motor. They are designed for the lifting and lowering of loads that are suspended on hooks or other load lifting attachments. Hoists can be used either in cranes, in other machines, e.g. rail dependent storage and retrieval equipment, monorail conveyors or by itself. This document is applicable to the following types of hoist: a) rope hoist; b) chain hoist; c) belt hoist, except belt hoist with steel belts as hoisting media; d) NGL building hoists including supporting structures; e) Winches used for lifting operation. This document is not applicable of the following hazards: f) this document does not cover hazards related to builders hoists for the transport of goods as defined in Noise Outdoor Directive (OND) 2000/14/EC; g) this document does not cover hazards related to the lifting of persons. This document does not specify additional requirements for hazards related to the use of hoists in explosive atmospheres in underground mines. The significant hazards covered by this document are identified in Clause 4. This document is not applicable to power driven hoists that are manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN.

This document is applicable to the design, information for use, maintenance and testing of power driven hoists, compact or open construction, with or without trolleys for which the prime mover is an electric, hydraulic or pneumatic motor. They are designed for the lifting and lowering of loads that are suspended on hooks or other load lifting attachments. Hoists can be used either in cranes, in other machines, e.g. rail dependent storage and retrieval equipment, monorail conveyors or by itself. This document is applicable to the following types of hoist: a) rope hoist; b) chain hoist; c) belt hoist, except belt hoist with steel belts as hoisting media; d) NGL building hoists including supporting structures; e) Winches used for lifting operation. This document is not applicable of the following hazards: f) this document does not cover hazards related to builders hoists for the transport of goods as defined in Noise Outdoor Directive (OND) 2000/14/EC; g) this document does not cover hazards related to the lifting of persons. This document does not specify additional requirements for hazards related to the use of hoists in explosive atmospheres in underground mines. The significant hazards covered by this document are identified in Clause 4. This document is not applicable to power driven hoists that are manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN.

EN 14492-2:2019 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 53.020.20 - Cranes. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 14492-2:2019 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14492-2:2006+A1:2009, EN 14492-2:2006+A1:2009/AC:2010, EN 14492-2:2019/prA1. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 14492-2:2019 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 2014/34/EU, 94/9/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/396, M/BC/CEN/91/1, M/BC/CEN/92/46. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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EN 14492-2:2019は、電動ワイヤーロープ、チェーン、ベルト(ただし、スチールベルトを使用するタイプは除く)を使用したパワードホイストの設計、使用情報、メンテナンスおよびテストに関する標準化文書です。この文書は、電気、油圧、または空気圧モーターをプライムムーバーとし、フックや他の荷物吊り下げ装置で吊り下げられた荷物を上下させることを目的としたパワードホイストに適用されます。 この標準の強みは、包括的な範囲によって多様なホイストタイプ(ロープホイスト、チェーンホイスト、ベルトホイスト、建設用NGLホイスト、ウインチなど)をカバーしている点です。さらに、ホイストの利用範囲はクレーンやその他の機械に広がり、特にレール依存の保管および取り出し装置、モノレールコンベアなど、様々な用途に対応しています。 また、この文書は、明確に特定された重大な危険をClause 4で示しており、利用者が風やその他の環境要因によって引き起こされるリスクを理解し、適切な対策を講じる助けとなります。加えて、2000/14/ECノイズ屋外指令に基づく商品輸送用のビルダーホイストや、人の持ち上げに関連する危険については適用されないことが明示されています。これにより、適切な保護措置が確保されるべき範囲が明確になります。 この標準化文書は、パワードホイストに関わる設計・運用者・保守担当者に対し、必要な安全基準を提供し、効率的かつ安全な操作を実現するための重要なガイドラインを形成します。従って、EN 14492-2:2019は、業界において非常に重要で関連性のある基準として位置付けられています。

Die Norm EN 14492-2:2019 behandelt umfassend die Konstruktion, Nutzung, Wartung und Prüfung von elektrisch, hydraulisch oder pneumatisch betriebenen Hebezeugen, mit dem Fokus auf deren Effizienz und Sicherheit. Der Anwendungsbereich dieser Norm erstreckt sich über verschiedene Arten von Hebezeugen, wie Seil-, Ketten- und Bandhubeinrichtungen, und schließt auch NGL-Bau-Hebezeuge sowie Winden, die in Hebeoperationen verwendet werden, mit ein. Ein wesentliches Starkpunkt der Norm ist die klare Definition der Einsatzmöglichkeiten und der sicherheitsrelevanten Anforderungen für diese Geräte. Bei der Entwicklung und Anwendung von Hebezeugen steht nicht nur die Funktionalität zur Verfügung, sondern auch eine innovative Betrachtung der Wartungs- und Testprozeduren, die entscheidend für die langfristige Sicherheit und Effizienz der Geräte sind. Besonders hervorzuheben ist, dass die Norm nicht nur auf den Einsatz in Kränen beschränkt ist, sondern auch in anderen Maschinen wie schienengebundenen Lager- und Retrievalsystemen sowie Monorail-Transportanlagen Anwendung findet. Ein weiterer wichtiger Aspekt der EN 14492-2:2019 ist, dass sie spezifische Gefahren, die in Klausel 4 aufgeführt sind, thematisiert, jedoch auch klar definiert, dass bestimmte Gefahren, wie die von Bauhebezeugen, die dem EU-Geräuschrichtlinie OND 2000/14/EG unterliegen, nicht Teil dieses Dokuments sind. Auch Risiken, die im Zusammenhang mit der Personenbeförderung und dem Einsatz in explosiven Atmosphären in Untertage-Containern stehen, werden ausgeschlossen. Diese gezielte Fokussierung trägt dazu bei, dass die Norm eindeutig und präzise bleibt, und damit die Relevanz für die Nutzer erhöht. Die Norm stellt sicher, dass nur Hebezeuge, die nach dem Veröffentlichungsdatum von CEN hergestellt wurden, einbezogen sind, was die Anwendung auf moderne Technologien und Praktiken vereinfacht und die Sicherheitsstandards auf dem neuesten Stand der Technik hält. Letztendlich bietet die EN 14492-2:2019 eine klare, strukturierte und umfassende Richtlinie für die Entwicklung und den Einsatz von elektrisch, hydraulisch oder pneumatisch betriebenen Hebezeugen und ist aufgrund ihrer Präzision und umfassenden Sichtweise in der Branche von großer Bedeutung.

La norme SIST EN 14492-2:2019 est un document essentiel qui régit la conception, l'utilisation, l'entretien et les essais des treuils et palans motorisés. Son champ d'application est à la fois vaste et précis, se concentrant sur les dispositifs à motorisation électrique, hydraulique ou pneumatique destinés au levage et à l'abaissement des charges suspendues. Parmi les types de palans couverts, on trouve des palans à câble, à chaîne, à bande, ainsi que des treuils utilisés pour des opérations de levage. Cette spécificité permet à la norme de se positionner comme un guide incontournable pour les professionnels du secteur. Les points forts de cette norme résident dans sa capacité à s'adapter aux diverses configurations de construction, qu'elles soient compactes ou ouvertes, et son application dans des systèmes de levage variés, tels que les grues et d'autres machines comme les équipements de stockage et de récupération. L'inclusion d'éléments comme les treuils de bâtiment et les structures de support montre également une réflexion approfondie sur les besoins des utilisateurs. La norme ne se limite cependant pas à tout type de risque. Elle spécifie clairement les types de dangers non couverts, tels que ceux liés aux élévateurs de chantier pour le transport de biens conformément à la directive Noise Outdoor 2000/14/EC et les levées de personnes. Cela permet de clarifier son champ d'application et d'éviter des confusions lors de l'implémentation des standards en milieu industriel. De plus, l'absence de spécifications pour les atmosphères explosives dans les mines souterraines est une information cruciale pour les utilisateurs dans ces environnements spécifiques. En conclusion, la norme SIST EN 14492-2:2019 s'avère d'une grande pertinence pour les acteurs du secteur du levage. Elle établit des lignes directrices claires pour garantir la sécurité et l'efficacité des équipements de levage motorisés, tout en excluant des enjeux spécifiques pour ne pas compliquer la mise en œuvre. La prise en compte des dangers significatifs, identifiés en Clause 4, renforce son rôle préventif et normatif dans la fabrication et l'utilisation des palans motorisés.

SIST EN 14492-2:2019 표준은 전동 호이스트의 설계, 사용 정보, 유지보수 및 시험에 대한 포괄적인 지침을 제공합니다. 이 문서는 전기, 유압, 공압 모터를 동력원으로 사용하는 전동 호이스트의 표준화를 목적으로 하며, 후크 또는 다른 하중 리프팅 장치에 매달린 하중을 들어 올리고 내리는 데 사용됩니다. 특수한 기계나 크레인과 같은 다양한 응용 분야에서 활용될 수 있는 점이 이 표준의 큰 장점 중 하나입니다. 표준의 범위에는 로프 호이스트, 체인 호이스트, 벨트 호이스트, NGL 건축 호이스트 및 인양 작업에 사용되는 윈치 등이 포함됩니다. 이러한 다양한 호이스트 유형의 포괄적인 정의는 다양한 산업 현장에서의 적용 가능성을 높이며, 사용자가 필요로 하는 정확한 정보를 제공합니다. 또한, SIST EN 14492-2:2019 문서는 특정 위험 요소에 대해서는 적용되지 않음을 명시하고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 이 표준은 농업, 건설 분야에서의 물자 운반을 위한 건축 호이스트와 관련된 위험, 사람을 들어 올리는 것과 관련된 위험, 폭발성 환경에서의 사용에 대한 추가 요구 사항을 포함하지 않습니다. 이러한 명확한 범위 설정은 사용자가 해당 표준이 어떤 상황에서 적용되는지에 대해 보다 쉽게 이해할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 표준에서 다루어지는 주요 위험 요소는 제4조에서 명확히 규정되어 있으며, 이로 인해 전동 호이스트의 안전성을 높이는 데 기여합니다. 마지막으로, CEN 발행일 이전에 제작된 전동 호이스트에는 적용되지 않으므로, 새로운 표준이 시장에 반영된 최신 기술과 안전 기준을 충족하는 장비에 집중할 수 있는 기회를 제공합니다. SIST EN 14492-2:2019은 전동 호이스트 분야에서 필수적인 안전 기준을 마련하여 다양한 산업 영역에서 안전한 작업 환경을 구현하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다.

The standard EN 14492-2:2019 provides a comprehensive framework for the design, use, maintenance, and testing of power driven hoists, enhancing safety and efficiency in lifting operations. This document encompasses a broad scope that includes various types of hoists such as rope hoists, chain hoists, and belt hoists (excluding those with steel belts), as well as NGL building hoists and winches intended for lifting operations. One of the key strengths of this standard is its attention to safety and operational efficiency. By outlining significant hazards and the requirements for mitigating them, the standard ensures that manufacturers and operators are equipped with the necessary information to reduce risks associated with the use of power driven hoists. The clarification regarding the exclusion of certain hazards, such as those related to builders hoists and the lifting of persons, further refines the applicability of the standard, allowing users to focus on the specific types of hoists addressed. The standard's relevance is underscored by the increasing reliance on automated lifting solutions across various industries. As organizations seek to enhance productivity while maintaining high safety standards, EN 14492-2:2019 serves as an essential guideline for compliance and best practices in the design and operation of power driven hoists. Overall, the standard stands as a vital resource, supporting the ongoing improvement of safety measures and operational protocols in environments where power driven hoists are utilized. Its clarity and specificity make it an indispensable document for manufacturers, operators, and safety professionals in the field.