1 Scope
This part of ISO 10972 establishes requirements which apply generally to mechanisms and related components of cranes and lifting appliances as described in ISO 4306-1, ISO 4306-2 and ISO 4306-3.
Requirements concern:
-
a) general layout and design of mechanisms;
-
b) selection and/or design requirements of components;
-
c) instructions for manufacture, mounting, installation and testing.
Rules for proof of competence calculation regarding different limit states (yield strength, fatigue, wear) are excluded from this part of ISO 10972.