Hoists and cranes
Directive 98/37/EC
Whether for mobile work platforms, storage and retrieval machines or derricks ... the machine directive 98/37/EC stipulates that a declaration of conformity is required for all hoists and cranes prior to commissioning
Conformity is confirmed by affixing the CE marking. Responsibility for this process rests with the manufacturer or his/her authorized representative established within the EU. In special cases, responsibility may, however, also rest with the operator, for example, if machines are assembled.
As an accredited and a Notified Body, TÜV SÜD supports you in all issues associated with the conformity assessment procedures outlined in the machine directive or any other technical problems as a competent and experienced partner.
If you manufacture or install the above equipment, you require:
- consulting throughout the planning stage
- review of technical documentation and strength analyses
- EC type examination
- assessment of electric equipment
- assistance in the preparation of operating instructions, declarations of conformity, risk analyses.
Do you use or operate the above equipment? If so, we provide the following services on your behalf:
- purchasing advice in the form of information regarding technical differences between the individual makes
- document review for completeness
- commissioning test
- support in risk-analysis preparation
- conduct of all periodic tests and inspections.
