SIST EN 12533:2000
(Main)Castors and wheels - Castors and wheels for applications over 1,1 m/s (4 km/h) and up to 4,4 m/s (16 km/h)
Castors and wheels - Castors and wheels for applications over 1,1 m/s (4 km/h) and up to 4,4 m/s (16 km/h)
This European standard specifies the technical requirements, the appropriate dimensions and the requirements for testing. This European standard applies to castors and wheels (which may include accessories) specifically for manually propelled or power towed industrial applications at speeds over 1,1 m/s (4 km/h) and up to 4,4 m/s (16 km/h). Pneumatic wheels and drive wheels are excluded from this standard.
Räder und Rollen - Räder und Rollen für eine Geschwindigkeit über 1,1 m/s (4 km/h) und bis zu 4,4 m/s (16 km/h)
Diese Europäische Norm legt die technischen Anforderungen, die geeigneten Abmessungen und die Anforderungen für die Prüfungen fest. Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Rollen und Räder, einschließlich des Zubehörs, für mechanische oder kraftangetriebene Anwendungen mit einer Geschwindigkeit von 1,1 m/s (4 km/h) bis zu einer Geschwindigkeit von 4,4 m/s (16 km/h). Luftbereifte Räder und Antriebsräder sind in dieser Norm ausgeschlossen.
Roues et roulettes - Roues et roulettes pour des applications a plus de 1,1 m/s (4 km/h) et jusqu'a 4,4 m/s (16 km/h)
La présente norme européenne spécifie les prescriptions techniques, les dimensions appropriées et les prescriptions pour la réalisation des essais. La présente norme européenne s'applique aux roues et roulettes (pouvant comporter des accessoires) destinées spécifiquement à des applications industrielles à plus de 1,1 m/s (4 km/h) et jusqu'à 4,4 m/s (16 km/h). Les roues à bandage pneumatique et les roues motrices sont exclues de la présente norme.
Castors and wheels - Castors and wheels for applications over 1,1 m/s (4 km/h) and up to 4,4 m/s (16 km/h)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Nov-2000
- Technical Committee
- SS SPL - Technical Board for the general field
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Dec-2000
- Due Date
- 01-Dec-2000
- Completion Date
- 01-Dec-2000
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2010
- Replaces
SIST ISO 3102:1999 - Wheels and castors for non-powered equipment -- Off-set for swivel castors - Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2010
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2010
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2010
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 23-May-2011
Overview
SIST EN 12533:2000 is a European standard that defines technical specifications and testing requirements for castors and wheels used in industrial applications. Specifically, this standard applies to castors and wheels designed for operating speeds over 1.1 m/s (4 km/h) and up to 4.4 m/s (16 km/h), covering both manually propelled and power towed equipment. It is essential for manufacturers, engineers, and quality assurance professionals working with industrial trucks, material handling devices, and similar equipment. Notably, this standard excludes pneumatic and drive wheels from its scope.
Key Topics
- Technical Requirements: The standard details the necessary mechanical and physical properties for castors and wheels functioning in industrial environments at higher operating speeds.
- Testing Procedures: It describes the essential tests to verify compliance, emphasizing durability, safety, and reliability in dynamic use.
- Dimensional Specifications: SIST EN 12533:2000 establishes the appropriate dimensions and tolerances for the components, ensuring compatibility and performance consistency.
- Accessory Integration: Guidance on accessories that may be included with the castors and wheels is also provided, supporting flawless integration in various assemblies.
- Scope Limitations: While comprehensive, the standard clearly excludes pneumatic wheels and drive wheels, focusing instead on solid polyurethane or metal-based alternatives typical for material handling applications.
Applications
Organizations benefit from adhering to SIST EN 12533:2000 in multiple industrial settings, particularly where increased speed and precise handling are critical. Typical applications include:
- Industrial trucks: Ensuring safe and efficient transport of materials in warehouses or manufacturing lines equipped with fast-moving carts and tow tractors.
- Material handling equipment: Regulatory compliance for trolleys and transport systems operating above typical pedestrian speeds.
- Machine components: Standardized requirements for housing and enclosures integrating high-speed castors and wheels.
- Power-towed assemblies: Specifying wheels and castors in automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) and similar equipment subject to moderate speeds.
By following this standard, equipment manufacturers and facility planners can ensure improved safety, equipment longevity, and compliance with relevant European regulations.
Related Standards
For comprehensive implementation and to ensure broader compliance, organizations may refer to the following related standards:
- EN 12532: Castors and wheels - Test methods and equipment.
- EN 12528: Castors and wheels for furniture - Requirements.
- EN 12529: Castors and wheels for non-industrial applications - Requirements.
- ISO 22883: Solid tires and rims - Industrial trucks.
- ISO 22884: Pneumatic tires - Specification and testing, noting that pneumatic wheels are specifically excluded from SIST EN 12533:2000.
Adhering to SIST EN 12533:2000 ensures that castors and wheels used in higher-speed industrial applications are reliable, durable, and safe, aligning with modern best practices in equipment design and material movement technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12533:2000 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Castors and wheels - Castors and wheels for applications over 1,1 m/s (4 km/h) and up to 4,4 m/s (16 km/h)". This standard covers: This European standard specifies the technical requirements, the appropriate dimensions and the requirements for testing. This European standard applies to castors and wheels (which may include accessories) specifically for manually propelled or power towed industrial applications at speeds over 1,1 m/s (4 km/h) and up to 4,4 m/s (16 km/h). Pneumatic wheels and drive wheels are excluded from this standard.
This European standard specifies the technical requirements, the appropriate dimensions and the requirements for testing. This European standard applies to castors and wheels (which may include accessories) specifically for manually propelled or power towed industrial applications at speeds over 1,1 m/s (4 km/h) and up to 4,4 m/s (16 km/h). Pneumatic wheels and drive wheels are excluded from this standard.
SIST EN 12533:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 21.180 - Housings, enclosures, other machine parts; 53.060 - Industrial trucks. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12533:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST ISO 3101:1999, SIST ISO 3102:1999, SIST ISO 2184:1999, SIST ISO 2175:1999, SIST EN 12526:2000, SIST EN ISO 6149-2:2007, SIST EN 12527:2000; is excused to SIST ISO 3101:1999. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Castors and wheels - Castors and wheels for applications over 1,1 m/s (4 km/h) and up to 4,4 m/s (16 km/h)Räder und Rollen - Räder und Rollen für eine Geschwindigkeit über 1,1 m/s (4 km/h) und bis zu 4,4 m/s (16 km/h)Roues et roulettes - Roues et roulettes pour des applications a plus de 1,1 m/s (4 km/h) et jusqu'a 4,4 m/s (16 km/h)Castors and wheels - Castors and wheels for applications over 1,1 m/s (4 km/h) and up to 4,4 m/s (16 km/h)53.060
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