SIST EN 12385-5:2021/oprA1:2024

Steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 5: Stranded ropes for lifts

This document specifies the particular materials, manufacturing and testing requirements for stranded ropes for suspension, compensating and governor duties for traction drive and hydraulic lifts moving between guides and similar applications.
The particular hazards covered by this Part are identified in Clause 4.
This document does not establish requirements for information for use other than those given in Clause 7 of Part 1. Neither does it cover the requirements for ropes fitted with terminations.
Minimum breaking force values for the more common classes, sizes and grades of rope are provided in Tables 6 to 10.

Drahtseile aus Stahldraht - Sicherheit - Teil 5: Litzenseile für Aufzüge

Câbles en acier - Sécurité - Partie 5 : Câbles à torons pour ascenseurs

Jeklene žične vrvi - Varnost - 5. del: Pramenaste vrvi za dvižno tehniko

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 14-Jul-2024
• ICS: 53.020.30 - Accessories for lifting equipment
• ICS: 77.140.65 - Steel wire, wire ropes and link chains
• Technical Committee: DTN - Lift and transport appliances
• Current Stage: 4020 - Public enquire (PE) (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 08-May-2024
• Due Date: 25-Sep-2024
• Completion Date: 31-Jul-2024
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: EN 12385-5:2021/FprA1 - Steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 5: Stranded ropes for lifts

Relations

• Merged Into: SIST EN 12385-5:2021+A1:2025 - Steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 5: Stranded ropes for lifts
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-2025
• Amends: SIST EN 12385-5:2021 - Steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 5: Stranded ropes for lifts
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023

Overview

SIST EN 12385-5:2021/oprA1:2024 is a European standard developed by CEN (European Committee for Standardization) that specifies safety and performance requirements for stranded steel wire ropes used in lifts. This part of the EN 12385 series focuses on ropes for suspension, compensating, and governor duties in traction drive and hydraulic lifts operating between guides, as well as for similar lifting applications. The standard ensures consistent demands on materials, manufacturing, and testing processes, supporting reliability and safety in vertical transportation systems.

This standard is crucial for manufacturers, installers, and maintenance providers of lift systems, helping to reduce mechanical hazards and ensure ropes meet required minimum breaking forces and construction specifications.

Key Topics

• Scope and Application: Defines requirements for stranded ropes used specifically in lifts, including suspension, compensating, and governor ropes, as well as lists the hazards covered.
• Materials and Construction: Specifies regulations concerning raw materials and structural make-up for different rope applications, including performance classes and grades.
• Testing and Compliance: Outlines required manufacturing and testing processes to confirm rope suitability and minimum breaking force for each size and grade, ensuring operational safety.
• Rope Classes and Grades: Provides reference tables (Tables 6 to 10) listing typical rope classes, sizes, nominal masses, and minimum breaking forces for commonly used ropes.
• Information for Use: Though not comprehensive, includes basic requirements for marking, documentation, and instructions based on EN 12385-1, Clause 7.
• Amendments and Deletions: Reflects updates and clarifications including modifications to sections on suspension and governor ropes, as well as deletions of harmonization annexes relating to EU directives.

Applications

SIST EN 12385-5:2021/oprA1:2024 is widely adopted across Europe and internationally wherever safety and quality for lift steel wire ropes are critical. Its main applications include:

• Traction Lifts: Used for ropes suspending the lift car and counterweight, including compensation and governor functions that contribute to safe operation and emergency stopping.
• Hydraulic Lifts: Covers roped hydraulic lift systems where ropes transmit motion or stabilize movement within guide rails.
• Modernization Projects: Essential reference for upgrades or replacements of existing lift systems to comply with current safety standards.
• Similar Lifting Equipment: Can be applied to other vertical transport and hoisting machinery utilizing stranded steel wire ropes under similar operating conditions.

Following EN 12385-5 ensures that steel wire ropes for lifts deliver reliable performance and meet rigorous safety requirements, minimizing risk for building owners, operators, and end-users.

Related Standards

The SIST EN 12385-5:2021/oprA1:2024 standard is part of the broader EN 12385 series addressing steel wire rope safety for various applications:

• EN 12385-1: General requirements for steel wire ropes
• EN 12385-2: Wire ropes for general lifting
• EN 12385-3/4: Ropes for specific industries and non-lifting applications
• EN 81 series: Lift installation and safety rules
• ISO 4309: Guidance on the examination and discard of steel wire ropes

Together, these standards provide comprehensive coverage for the safe design, installation, operation, and maintenance of steel wire ropes in lifts and other lifting equipment, ensuring compliance with industry best practices. For the latest developments and specific technical details, always consult the most recent version of the relevant standard.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2024
Jeklene žične vrvi - Varnost - 5. del: Pramenaste vrvi za dvigala (lifte)
Steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 5: Stranded ropes for lifts
Drahtseile aus Stahldraht - Sicherheit - Teil 5: Litzenseile für Aufzüge
Câbles en acier - Sécurité - Partie 5 : Câbles à torons pour ascenseurs
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12385-5:2021/prA1
ICS:
53.020.30 Pribor za dvigalno opremo Accessories for lifting
equipment
77.140.65 Jeklene žice, jeklene vrvi in Steel wire, wire ropes and
verige link chains
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 12385-5:2021
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
May 2024
ICS 77.140.65
English Version
Steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 5: Stranded ropes for lifts
Câbles en acier - Sécurité - Partie 5 : Câbles à torons Drahtseile aus Stahldraht - Sicherheit - Teil 5:
pour ascenseurs Litzenseile für Aufzüge
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 168.

This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 12385-5:2021. If this draft becomes an
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EN 12385-5:2021/prA1:2024 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to the European forward . 4
2 Modification to the Introduction . 4
3 Modification to 5.3.3.2 “Suspension ropes” . 4
4 Modification to 5.3.3.3 “Governor ropes” . 4
5 Modification to Clause 7 “Information for use” . 4
6 Deletion of Annex ZA .
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