If an accident occurs, courts and insurance investigators will check whether your equipment was designed, used, and maintained according to the official text. Using an incomplete or incorrect version can be considered negligence.
to identify necessary design changes.
Crane Safety Non-fixed load lifting attachments, Published by DANSK, 2020-12-21 Lifting Accessories DIN EN 13155 - zt-grassberger din en 13155 pdf
A revision process is expected around to align with the new Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, which replaces the old Machinery Directive. Key anticipated changes include:
The DIN EN 13155 standard is part of a broader series of European standards (EN) that focus on material handling and lifting equipment. These standards aim to ensure that equipment used in lifting and material handling operations meets strict safety requirements, thereby protecting workers, bystanders, and the environment. If an accident occurs, courts and insurance investigators
The most current version at the time of writing is , available as DIN EN 13155:2025-11 (German edition). This consolidated version integrates all amendments and represents the definitive state of the standard.
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Specific requirements for magnetic flux and safety devices to prevent load drop in case of power failure.
The standard applies to detachable attachments that are not part of the crane itself and can be used on multiple machines. Covered Equipment Lifting beams Vacuum lifters (self-priming and non-self-priming). Lifting magnets (permanent, electric, and electro-permanent). Lifting forks and various types of (including plate clamps). Lifting insert systems for prefabricated concrete. Exclusions
Each attachment must be permanently marked with:
DIN 15400 (for hook blocks) was withdrawn. EN 13155 is broader and more stringent, especially regarding fatigue life and risk assessment.