BS EN 12385‑5 is the fifth in a 10-part series of European safety standards that specifies the particular materials, manufacturing and testing requirements for stranded ropes for suspension, compensating and governor duties for traction drive and hydraulic lifts moving between guides and similar applications.
BS EN 12385‑5 does not establish requirements for information for use other than those given in Clause 7 of Part 1. Neither does it cover the requirements for ropes fitted with terminations.
BS EN 12385‑5 on safety of stranded ropes for lifts is beneficial to:
Steel wire rope is a type of rope that consists of several strands of steel wire twisted into a helix. The very high strength of the rope wires enables support to large tensile forces.
Through BS EN 12385‑5, you can ensure the required rope grades of dual strength are met to ensure safety of the product, avoid any accidents and give long service life.
BS EN 12385-5 identifies the hazards that are specific to steel wire ropes for lifts, and that require action to reduce risk. Adhereing to requirements under BS EN 12385-5 will help avoid:
BS EN 12385-5:2021 also provides a means of complying with the essential safety requirements of the Lifts Directive and the Machinery Directive.
Organizations that manufacture or maintain passenger lifts are encouraged to conform to the requirements stated within the standard to be confident of satisfying essential health and safety requirements (the EHSR) as required by European law.
BS EN 12385-5 contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 9 on industry, innovation and infrastructure and Goal 11 on making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe and resilient. Specifically the standard supports lift safety
EN 12385-5:2021/AC:2021