What is BS EN 13411-5 - U-bolt wire rope grips about?
BS EN 13411-5 specifies the minimum requirements for U-bolt wire rope grips manufactured from ferrous materials and the safe behavior of eye terminations secured by U-bolt wire rope grips for use as intended by the manufacturer.
Suitable uses include suspending static loads and single-use lifting operations which have been assessed by a competent person taking into account appropriate safety factors. U-bolt wire rope grips are not suitable for use with spiral ropes.
BS EN 13411-5 does not cover U-bolt wire rope grips as the primary securing devices on mine hoists, crane hoists, or eye terminations for slings for general lifting service. Examples of grips together with fitting instructions are given in informative annexes A and B.
Who is BS EN 13411-5 - U-bolt wire rope grips for?
BS EN 13411-5 on U-bolt wire rope grips is relevant to:
- Manufacturer of U-bolt wire rope grips
Why should you use BS EN 13411-5 - U-bolt wire rope grips?
Wire rope grips are a fitting that can be used to create an eye or loop termination at the end of a wire rope.
BS EN 13411-5 provides guidance on hazards and associated requirements, safety requirements and/or measures, material, mechanical properties, dimensions, construction, tests.
As a user of BS EN 13411-5, you can be ensured of the safety requirements of U-bolt wire rope grips. With obedience and compliance to BS EN 13411-5, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality U-bolt wire rope grips. BS EN 13411-5 helps the user to increase the safety of the person using the steel wire rope. BS EN 13411-5 provides guidance on testing requirements for U-bolt wire rope grips. Overall BS EN 13411-5 takes into account the safety and protection of the product end-user while also prolonging the service life of U-bolt wire rope grips.
