British Standards Institution

Source:: CEN
Committee:: MCE/20 - Aerial ropeways
Categories:: Information management | Standardization. General rules | Engineering | Cableway equipment

Scope

This document specifies the requirements for drive systems and other mechanical equipment. The formulation of 9.10.1 will berevised and the proposals of CEN/TC242/WG15 on worker safety eill be integrated in the EN.

Purpose

CEN/TC242 decides (Decision 2022/09) to amend EN 13223:2015 to complete EN13223 A 1 as follows: "9.10.1 The safety brake shall act on the drive sheave or on another sheave on which the rope has sufficient adhesion, as close as possible to the carrying-hauling rope or the haul rope, or on the drive drum or on a braking ring attached directly to the sheave or drum." On this occasion, the proposals of CEN/TC242/WG 15 on worker safety will be integrated into the same amendment.

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1. Proposal

Proposal start date:

23/02/2023

Proposal end date:

02/04/2023

2. Draft

3. Public Comments

4. Comment Resolution

5. Approval

6. Publication

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NWIP EN 13223 Safety requirements for cableway installations designed to carry persons - Drive systems and other mechanical equipment

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