NEN EN 1908 : 2015

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements
   4.1 Application of this standard
   4.2 Safety principles
       4.2.1 General
       4.2.2 Hazard scenarios
       4.2.3 Safety measures
5 General requirements for tensioning devices
   5.1 Purpose of tensioning devices
   5.2 Travel (of tensioning devices)
       5.2.1 Dimensioning
       5.2.2 Free movement
       5.2.3 Limits
       5.2.4 Marking
   5.3 End fixings
       5.3.1 General
       5.3.2 Socket end fixings
       5.3.3 Anchor drum
       5.3.4 Dimensioning
       5.3.5 Other rope end fixings
   5.4 Guides
       5.4.1 Counterweights
       5.4.2 Tension carriages
   5.5 Unloading devices for tensioning devices
6 Requirements for counterweight tensioning devices
   6.1 Tension force deflection systems
       6.1.1 Tension sheaves
       6.1.2 Roller chains and deflection sheaves for track ropes
       6.1.3 Other deflection devices
   6.2 Counterweight travel areas
   6.3 Counterweights
   6.4 Damping devices
7 General requirements for hydraulic installations
8 Requirements for hydraulic tensioning systems
   8.1 Constructional devices
   8.2 Maintaining and monitoring limiting values of
       nominal tension
9 Requirements for fixed anchorage tensioning devices
   9.1 Testing the rope tension
   9.2 Adjustment of rope tension
   9.3 Design of end connections and fixings
10 Requirements for other tensioning devices
11 Requirements for ski-tow tensioning devices
   11.1 General
   11.2 Specific requirements
12 Materials and permitted stresses
13 Accident prevention and protection of workers
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European
                       Standard and the Essential Requirements
                       of EU Directive 2000/9/EC relative to
                       cableway installations designed to
                       carry persons

Defines the safety requirements applicable on the tensioning devices for cableway installations designed to carry persons.