BS ISO 10972-1:1998

This standard BS ISO 10972-1:1998 Cranes. Requirements for mechanisms is classified in these ICS categories:

• 53.020.20 Cranes

This part of ISO 10972 establishes requirements which apply generally to mechanisms and related components of cranes and lifting appliances as described in ISO 4306-1, ISO 4306-2 and ISO 4306-3.

Requirements concern:

1. general layout and design of mechanisms;

2. selection and/or design requirements of components;

3. instructions for manufacture, mounting, installation and testing.

Rules for proof of competence calculation regarding different limit states (yield strength, fatigue, wear) are excluded from this part of ISO 10972.