EN 13135:2018 Crane Safety Standard: Design Requirements Explained
EN 13135:2018, "Cranes — Equipment design requirements," is the European standard that consolidates the equipment design requirements set out across the EN 13001 series. It provides comprehensive design requirements for the hoisting mechanism (wire rope pulley per EN 13001-3-2 and wheel track per EN 13001-3-3), travel mechanism (steel structure per EN 13001-3-1), Brake (per EN ISO 12100), electrical system (per EN 60204-32), safety device (per EN 15011), and access system (per EN 13586).
Technical Requirements for Crane Equipment Design
EN 13135 serves as the umbrella standard for crane equipment design, referencing dedicated standards for each mechanism: hoisting per EN 13001-3-2 and EN 13001-3-3, travel per EN 13001-3-1, braking per EN ISO 12100, electrical systems per EN 60204-32, safety devices per EN 15011, and access systems per EN 13586. Key components such as Brakes, Couplings, and Bearings are designed for replaceability. Kelude designs all mechanisms in full compliance with EN 13135.
Parameters and Inspection Requirements
EN 13135 mandates that equipment be designed for easy Daily Inspection and scheduled maintenance, with critical components replaceable. The technical file must be complete, including the General Arrangement Drawing, component drawings, Electrical Schematic, and Maintenance Manual. Kelude fully adheres to EN 13135 across all design and documentation stages.
| Parameter | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Mechanism | Hoisting / Lifting/Luffing/Slewing |
| Electrical | EN 60204-32 |
| Safety | EN 15011 Cranes — Bridge and gantry cranes |
| Braking | EN ISO 12100 |
| Wire Rope | EN 13001 Crane Safety Standard-3-2 |
| Crane wheel | EN 13001 Crane Safety Standard-3-3 |
| Inspection | Method |
|---|---|
| Factory | unit by unitaccording to the standard |
| type test | New Product/Per2Year |
EN 13135 consolidates the equipment-related design requirements set out across the EN 13001 series. Designers must therefore reference both EN 13135 and the relevant part-specific standards when designing each mechanism. For example, the hoisting mechanism must simultaneously satisfy EN 13001-3-2 (wire rope and pulley systems), EN 13001-3-3 (crane wheels and rail tolerances), and the general requirements for brakes, couplings, and safeguarding specified in EN 13135. The standard also requires that critical components such as brakes, couplings, and bearings be designed as replaceable units to facilitate maintenance and repair. Kelude Heavy Industry applies EN 13135 to the design, selection, and configuration of all crane mechanisms intended for export to Europe, ensuring that every subsystem complies with the EN standard system.
As the umbrella standard for crane equipment design, the core value of EN 13135 lies in bringing together all equipment-related design requirements from the EN 13001 series in one place. When designing each mechanism, engineers must consult EN 13135 alongside the relevant part standards. For instance, hoisting mechanism design must meet EN 13001-3-2 (wire rope pulley systems), EN 13001-3-3 (wheel and rail tolerances), and EN 13135's overall requirements for brakes, couplings, and safeguarding. The standard further mandates that critical components—brakes, couplings, bearings, and similar—be designed as replaceable assemblies to simplify servicing. Kelude Heavy Industry follows EN 13135 for the design, selection, and configuration of all crane mechanisms built for the European market, ensuring each subsystem meets the requirements of the EN standard system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What design scope does EN 13135:2018 cover?
A: It consolidates the design requirements for all crane mechanisms—hoisting, luffing, slewing, and travel—as well as the electrical system. Hoisting mechanism design follows EN 13001-3-2 (wire rope and pulleys) plus EN 13001-3-3 (wheels and rails). Travel mechanisms are verified in accordance with EN 13001-3-1 (steel structure verification). Brakes are designed to EN ISO 12100 (general safety design principles).
Q: Which specific standards apply to each mechanism?
A: The electrical system follows EN 60204-32 (safety of electrical equipment for cranes). Safety devices are governed by EN 15011 (specific safety requirements for bridge and gantry cranes). Access systems are designed to EN 13586 (requirements for access and walkways). EN 13135 serves as the umbrella standard that integrates the design requirements of all these part standards, allowing designers to work from a single consolidated reference.
Q: What does EN 13135 require for equipment maintainability?
A: The standard requires equipment to be designed for convenient daily inspection and scheduled maintenance. Critical components—brakes, couplings, bearings, wire ropes, and hooks—must be designed as replaceable units. Maintenance walkways and safety guardrails are designed to EN 13586. Complete technical documentation must be provided, including general arrangement drawings, component drawings, electrical schematics, and the Maintenance Manual.
Q: How does Kelude Heavy Industry apply EN 13135 in its design process?
A: Kelude Heavy Industry applies EN 13135:2018 to the design, selection, and configuration of all crane mechanisms intended for export to Europe. Hoisting mechanisms are designed to EN 13001-3-2 and EN 13001-3-3; travel mechanisms to EN 13001-3-1; brakes to EN ISO 12100; electrical systems to EN 60204-32; and safety devices to EN 15011. This ensures every subsystem meets the EN standard system, with the complete crane achieving CE Certification.
