BS EN 13001-3-6:2018+A1:2021 - Page 2

Cranes. General design. Limit states and proof of competence of machinery. Hydraulic cylinders | Status: Current

What is BS EN 13001‑3‑6 about?  

BS EN 13001‑3‑6 is to be used together with the other generic parts of the EN 13001 series of standards, as such they specify general conditions, requirements, and methods to, by design and theoretical verification, prevent mechanical hazards of hydraulic cylinders that are part of the load-carrying structures of cranes. BS EN 13001‑3‑6 also establishes interfaces between the user (purchaser) and the designer, as well as between the designer and the component manufacturer, in order to form a basis for selecting cranes and components. Note 1: BS EN 13001–3–6 deals only with the limit state method in accordance with EN 13001–1. Note 2: Hydraulic piping, hoses and connectors used with the cylinders are not within the scope of BS EN 13001‑3‑6, as well as cylinders made from other material than carbon steel.

Who is BS EN 13001‑3‑6? 

 BS EN 13001‑3‑6 on proof of competence of hydraulic cylinders on cranes is applicable to: 

• Crane designers 
• Crane manufacturers 
• Hydraulic cylinders manufacturers
• Crane operators  
• Safety regulatory bodies   
• Maintenance workers of crane   

Why should you use BS EN 13001‑3‑6?   Hydraulic cylinder plays a major role in cranes. The best cylinder gives out a good outcome in a hydraulic clong sustain. Hence crucial safety guidelines need to be followed which are compliant with regulatory authorities.     BS EN 13001‑3‑6 has been prepared to be a harmonized standard to provide one means for the mechanical design and theoretical verification of cranes to conform with the essential health and safety requirements of the Machinery Directive, as amended.  The significant hazardous situations and hazardous events that could result in risks to persons during intended use need to be reduced. BS EN 13001‑3‑6 provides requirements and methods to reduce or eliminate these risks.

• Exceeding the limits of strength (yield, ultimate, fatigue)
• Elastic instability (column buckling)