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Superwinch Electric winches, hydraulic winches to BS EN14492-1

 

SUPERWINCH SPECIFICATION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH 

BS EN 14492-1 

THE SUPPLY OF MACHINERY (SAFETY) REGULATIONS.

The range compiles wih BS EN14492-1

 

Effective from 29th. December 2009

Superwinch is an internationally recognised market leader in the supply and manufacture of Hydraulic and Electric winches.  It is the aim of Superwinch to provide a superior product that is inherently safe to operate in all conditions by all users.  In order to achieve this we ensure that our industrial products comply with all European Standards and Directives including but not limited to BS EN 14492-1, the latest Machinery Safety regulations and all current Health and Safety regulations, including PUWER & LOLER.

Extracts from the Directive & Superwinch Compliance:

 

BS EN14492-1 Section 5.15.6. WIRE ROPE
Wire Rope minimum break to be twice winch rating, 2.1.
 

 

BS EN14492-1 Section 5.7.2. ROPE DRUM
Rope drum mean diameter to be 10 times the diameter of the Wire Rope, 10:1.
 

 

BS EN14492-1 Section 5.7.6. ROPE FIXING
Rope attachment to withstand 2.5 times the winch rating, must have at least two rope windings before fixing point.
 

 

BS EN14492-1 Section 5.15.5 BRAKE
Winch to hold full rated load.
 

 

BS EN14492-1 Section 5.15.2 RATED CAPACITY LIMITER
Fitted to comply with EN rating.
 

 

BS EN14492-1 Section 5.2.3 EMERGENCY STOP FUNCTION
Depending on your final installation requirement Superwinch can provide an emergency stop.
 

 

BS EN14492-1 Section 5.15.4 FREESPOOL
The freespool must not be capable of being engaged or disengaged at a force corresponding to 3% of the maximum line pull of the Winch.
 

 

SoMR, Section 1.7.2.  WARNING LABELS
Where risks remain despite the inherent safe design, warnings are necessary.
 

 

SoMR, Section 1.3.7 MACHINE GUARDS
Depending on your final installation requirement Superwinch can provide a safety guard.
 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT.

The information provided on this web site is intended as a guide only.

The owners and authors of this web site take no responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided.

When using and installing a winch It is the responsibility of the owner / end user to ensure that all legal requirements are complied with.

We reserve the right to alter specification and prices without prior notice.

To comply with EC Directive an Isolator Switch MUST be fitted to all winches.

Winches are not sold or are intended for the lifting or transportation of people .

Winches are pulling devices.

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