What is BS EN 12385-1 - Steel wire ropes about?
BS EN 12385-1 is a series of the European standard on steel wire ropes that discusses the safety requirements of steel wire rope.
BS EN 12385-1 specifies the general requirements for the manufacture and testing of steel wire rope, whose particular requirements are specified in the other Parts.
NOTE 1: Annex A gives the type testing regimes for rope produced in series
NOTE 2: Annex B gives the testing requirements for wires taken from the rope when specified in other parts of this standard
Who is BS EN 12385-1 - Steel wire ropes for?
BS EN 12385-1 on steel wire ropes is relevant to:
- Steel rope manufacturers
Why should you use BS EN 12385-1 - Steel wire ropes?
Steel wire rope is several strands of metal wire twisted into a helix forming a composite rope, in a pattern known as laid rope. Larger diameter wire rope consists of multiple strands of such laid rope in a pattern known as cable laid. BS EN 12385-1 provides information on a list of hazards, safety requirements and/or measures, verification of safety requirements and/or measures.
As a user of BS EN 12385-1, you can be ensured of the safety requirements of the steel wire rope. BS EN 12385-1 helps the user to increase the safety of the person using the steel wire rope. BS EN 12385-1 provides guidance on testing requirements for steel wire ropes. Overall BS EN 12385-1 takes into account the safety and protection of the product end-user while also prolonging the service life of steel wire rope.