FEM 9.521 - Guideline: Classification of Cranes and Lifting Equipment

FEM 9.521-EN

Historically, hoists and lifting equipment were classified according to time-based methods as found e.g. in FEM Guidelines or ISO Standards. In recent years, cycle-based classification has become more and more common as the new EN 13001 series, e.g. EN 13001-1:2015, EN 13001-2:2014, EN 13001-3-1:2012 and ISO 4301-1:2016 was published.

This FEM Guideline aims to help purchasers of hoists and lifting equipment, users and manufacturers understand the relationship between both types of classification by explaining the method for converting time-based into cycle-based classification (and vice versa).