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  • BS 466:1984

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    Specification for power driven overhead travelling cranes, semi-goliath and goliath cranes for general use

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  13-09-2015

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  29-06-1984

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Table of Contents - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    Section 1 - General
    1 Scope
    2 Definitions
    3 Information to be provided
    4 Classification
    5 Service conditions
    Section 2 - Structural
    6 Permissible stresses in structures
    7 Vertical deflection
    8 Vibration of crane structure
    9 Structural sections
    10 Joints
    11 Bridge girder
    12 End carriages
    13 Buffers
    14 End stops
    15 Drop stops
    16 Access platforms, walkways, ladders and stairs
    17 Emergency escape provision
    18 Driver's cabin
    Section 3 - Mechanical
    19 Permissible stresses in mechanisms
    20 Brakes
    21 Motion limiting devices
    22 Load indication and limiting devices
    23 Gearboxes
    24 Lubrication of bearings
    25 Keys, keyways, splines and serrations
    26 Guarding
    Section 4 - Electrical
    27 General
    28 Power supply
    29 Earthing
    30 Power distribution
    31 Control equipment
    32 Resistor rating
    33 Motors for crane motion drives
    34 Enclosures
    35 Brakes
    36 Power supplies for auxiliary equipment
    37 Heaters
    38 Radio interference
    39 Cables and conductors
    Section 5 - Protection and painting
    40 Protection and painting of metalwork
    41 Surface condition of structural members
    42 Protection of machinery
    Section 6 - Testing, marking and certification
    43 Testing at manufacturer's works
    44 Testing after final assembly and before putting
       into service
    45 Marking
    46 Technical information
    47 Test certificates
    Appendix A - Information to be supplied with
                 enquiry or order
    Appendix B - Crane performance
    Appendix C - Information to be supplied by
                 manufacturer
    Appendix D - Classification of cranes and crane
                 mechanisms
    Appendix E - Noise
    Appendix F - Crane gantries
    Appendix G - United Kingdom and EEC legislation
                 relating to power driven overhead
                 travelling cranes
    Appendix H - Headroom clearances, platform and
                 walkway widths
    Appendix J - List of British Standards for materials
                 and equipment suitable for use in the
                 manufacture of cranes
    Publications referred to

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Cranes power driven in all motions for working indoors or exposed. Covers classification and design requirements for structure and mechanisms, brakes, controls, motors, electrical protective gear, lighting and heating. Stipulates compliance with BS 2573:Parts 1 and 2 and includes testing requirements.

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    Committee MHE/3/3
    Development Note Supersedes BS 3579(1963) and 80/78528 DC. (07/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2012. (11/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn
    Supersedes

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