In the industrial world, safety is non-negotiable. When lifting heavy, complex loads, the weakest link is often not the crane itself, but the attachment used to hold the load. is the foundational European standard ensuring that non-fixed load lifting attachments are designed, manufactured, and tested to the highest safety standards.
To fulfill the requirements of the Machinery Directive and DIN EN 13155, each attachment must be accompanied by explicit technical documentation and indelible markings. Required Physical Markings
It does not cover lifting persons, slings, or specialized environments (explosive, food/pharma). din en 13155 pdf exclusive
Understanding DIN EN 13155: The Standard for Non-Fixed Load Lifting Attachments
: This post discusses the practical implications of the standard for designers. It highlights that DIN EN 13155 often requires larger structural sections than other standards due to a conservative "enhancement factor of 2.0" on applied loading. EN 13155:2020+A1:2025 Overview In the industrial world, safety is non-negotiable
The standard demands stringent safety, including static strength (2 x WLL) and, for certain types, fatigue strength calculations. Compliance can be verified through, among other methods, a "test-only" method requiring capacity for 3 x WLL. Purchasing the Document
This public link is valid for 7 days and shares a thread, including any personal information you added. This link or copies made by others cannot be deleted. If you share with third parties, their policies apply. Can’t copy the link right now. Try again later. To fulfill the requirements of the Machinery Directive
It does not cover slings, lifting chains, or lifting points that are part of the load itself. Essential Safety Requirements and Testing
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| | Status / Key Changes | |---|---| | DIN EN 13155:2025-11 | Newest consolidated version including Amendment A1:2025, published November 2025 | | DIN EN 13155/A1:2025 | Amendment (April 2025) containing technical corrections | | DIN EN 13155:2022-03 | German version of EN 13155:2020 (March 2022) | | EN 13155:2020 | Base European standard published December 2020 | | DIN EN 13155:2009-08 | Superseded version with Amendment A2:2009 | | DIN EN 13155:2004 | First major German adoption of EN 13155 |