What is BS EN 13414-2 – Steel wire rope slings about?
BS EN 13414-2 is a European standard and a part of the BS EN 13414 series that discusses the safety specification for steel wire rope slings. Wire rope slings are an important piece of rigging hardware used in lifting and hoisting operations and are commonly used across different industries.
BS EN 13414-2 specifies the information n use and maintenance to be provided by the manufacturer of wire rope slings.
Who is BS EN 13414-2 – Steel wire rope slings for?
BS EN 13414-2 on safety specifications for steel wire rope slings applies to:
- Manufacturer of steel wire rope slings
- Quality testing personnel
- Suppliers and distributors of slings
- Wire rope constructions
Why should you use BS EN 13414-2 – Steel wire rope slings?
A steel wire rope sling for general lifting service is an assembly of components that includes one or more single part legs or an endless sling that is intended for a variety of lifting operations and not designed for one specific lifting application.
BS EN 13414-2 provides you with the guidance in which the components that are cracked, visibly distorted or twisted, severely corroded or have deposits that cannot be removed should be discarded and replaced. Minor damage such as nicks and gouges to terminal fittings is been removed by careful grinding or filing.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 13414-2, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality steel wire rope slings for general lifting service.
