Are you looking for CE Marking Certification for Construction Cranes?
If you are looking for CE Marking certification for construction cranes, then you are at the right place. UpCert can provide you with CE Marking certification for construction cranes because we have our own notifying body and an IEC/ISO/EN 17025-approved testing lab.
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CE (Conformité Européenne) certification for crane construction is a mandatory requirement for cranes being sold and used within the European Union. It is a system of product certification that ensures that the crane meets certain safety and health standards set by the EU. The CE mark on a crane indicates that it has been independently tested and certified to meet these standards. The manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that their cranes meet the relevant CE requirements and for affixing the CE mark to the crane before it is sold or put into use.
The process of CE certification for crane construction involves several steps, including:
- Identification of the relevant European Directives and Standards: The manufacturer must determine which EU Directives and Standards apply to the specific type of crane they are producing. For example, the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and EN 12077–2 for mobile cranes.
- Technical File Preparation: The manufacturer must prepare a technical file that contains all the information necessary to demonstrate compliance with the relevant EU Directives and Standards. This includes technical drawings, calculations, test reports, and instructions for use.
- Inspection and Testing: The manufacturer must have their cranes inspected and tested by an independent third-party testing organization, such as a notified body. This is to ensure that the cranes meet the required safety standards.
- CE Marking: After the cranes have been inspected and tested and found to be in compliance with the relevant EU Directives and Standards, the manufacturer can affix the CE mark to the cranes.
- Declaration of Conformity: The manufacturer must also prepare a Declaration of Conformity, which is a document that states that the cranes comply with the relevant EU Directives and Standards.
- Ongoing Compliance: The manufacturer must also have an ongoing compliance program in place to ensure that their cranes continue to meet the safety requirements over time. This includes regular inspections and testing, as well as updating the technical file and declaration of conformity as necessary.
It’s worth noting that the process of CE certification is not a one-time event, but rather a continuous process to ensure the safety of the crane over time.
Here you can see the two most common, very specific, and relevant standards:
- EN 16851:2017 Cranes — Light crane systems
- EN 12077–2 for Cranes’ Safety: Requirements for Health and Safety, Part 2: Limiting and Indicating Devices
What is EN 16851:2017?
EN 16851:2017 Cranes — Light crane systems:
EN 16851:2017 is a European standard for light crane systems. The standard outlines the safety requirements and test methods for the design, construction, installation, use, and maintenance of light crane systems. This includes manual and powered cranes, gantries, and monorails that are used for the handling of loads in industrial and commercial environments. The standard applies to cranes with a maximum capacity of 10 tones or less and a maximum working radius of 6 meters or less.
The standard covers the following main aspects:
- General safety requirements for light crane systems
- Safety requirements for design and construction
- Safety requirements for installation, use, and maintenance
- Safety requirements for load handling and load suspension devices
- Safety requirements for control and power supply
- Safety requirements for protection against falling loads
- Safety requirements for protection against collision and crushing
- Safety requirements for protection against electrical hazards
The purpose of this standard is to ensure the safety and health of workers who operate and maintain light crane systems by providing a consistent set of safety requirements that manufacturers must meet in order to sell their products in the European Union.
What is EN 12077–2?
EN 12077–2 for Cranes’ Safety: Requirements for Health and Safety, Part 2: Limiting and Indicating Devices
EN 12077–2 is a European standard that pertains to the safety of cranes used in construction sites. It is part of a series of standards (EN 12077) that covers the design, manufacture, installation, testing, inspection, maintenance, and use of cranes. Specifically, EN 12077–2 deals with the safety requirements and test methods for the design, construction, installation, use, and maintenance of mobile cranes.
The standard covers the following main aspects:
- General safety requirements for mobile cranes
- Safety requirements for design and construction
- Safety requirements for installation, use, and maintenance
- Safety requirements for load handling and load suspension devices
- Safety requirements for control and power supply
- Safety requirements for protection against falling loads
- Safety requirements for protection against collision and crushing
- Safety requirements for protection against electrical hazards
The purpose of this standard is to ensure the safety and health of workers who operate and maintain mobile cranes by providing a consistent set of safety requirements that manufacturers must meet in order to sell their products in the European Union.
It is important to note that EN 12077–2 is a harmonized standard, which means that it is recognized as a reference standard to show compliance with the relevant EU machinery directive. Complying with it means that the product is compliant with the directive.
Is there a specific requirement for marking, labeling, and instructions for use before I apply CE marking to my cranes?
Yes, there is a specific requirement for labeling to be provided on cranes. Be sure to only use approved types of material in your cranes.
Where shall I get my product tested before I place the CE marking on my cranes?
On an ongoing basis, we at UpCert are working with and training our ISO 17025-accredited labs on CE marking requirements. Our approved labs are doing high-quality testing and issuing reports within a short turnaround time, which is less than a couple of weeks.
What do I include in my technical file? Who can help me build a technical file?
UpCert has a strong base of technically qualified specialists who work with you to guide you on important components of the technical file and also review your machine-specific risk analysis as per EN 12100.
If you want to export your product to a European market, then you will need CE certification, which we can provide for you. If you want to get your product’s CE certification from us, then for that you will have to send us the details below.
- A product brochure, catalog, photographs, or instruction manual
- Product GA Drawing
- A product safety test report from an IEC/ISO/EN 17025-approved testing lab
- Company details like full address, email ID, website, etc.
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