What is BS EN 12385‑3 about?
BS EN 12385‑3 is the third part of the series of documents on steel wire ropes. BS EN 12385‑3 specifies the type of information for use and maintenance of steel wire ropes to be provided by the rope manufacturer or to be included in the manufacturer’s handbook that accompanies a machine, piece of equipment or installation of which the steel wire rope forms a part.
The particular hazards covered by BS EN 12385‑3 are identified in the list of significant hazards. For steel wire ropes conforming to Parts 8 and 9 used on cableway installations designed to carry persons, additional information for use and maintenance is given in EN 12927.
For steel wire rope slings, specific information on use and maintenance is given in EN 13414-2.
BS EN 12385‑3 does not apply to steel wire ropes manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN.
Who is BS EN 12385‑3 for?
BS EN 12385‑3 on steel wire ropes is relevant to:
- Steel rope manufacturers
- Suppliers steel rope
- Maintenance workers
Why should you use BS EN 12385‑3?
BS EN 12385‑3 provides information on safety instructions and information for use and maintenance, use and maintenance, rope selection, material health, and safety information on steel wire rope and its parts.
As a user of BS EN 12385‑3, you can be ensured of the safety of the steel wire rope. Information on maintenance given in BS EN 12385‑3 helps the user to increase the service life of the steel wire rope. Handling and installing information assists the user in safely handling and installation of steel wire rope. Overall BS EN 12385‑3 takes into account the safety and protection of the product end-user while also prolonging the service life of steel wire rope.