Lifting & Hoisting Equipment
The Subgroup Electric Overhead Traveling Cranes is responsible for all matters concerning lifting equipment (EOT) and hoisting equipment, including: Overhead traveling cranes all types, under-hung traveling cranes, jib cranes, revolving column cranes, wall cranes, goliath cranes of all types, cranes equipped with series lifting equipment, electric hoists and winches, belt hoists, electric chain hoists, pneumatic hoists, manually controlled load manipulating devices.
The Subgroup consists of members from Germany, Finland, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and Turkey.
- Promoting and encouraging free communication between members and users of lifting (EOT – electrical overhead cranes) and hoisting equipment on all matters relating to the design, manufacture, supply and service of lifting (EOT) and hoisting equipment.
- Encouraging technical progress and safety in the field of lifting (EOT) and hoisting equipment.
- Harmonisation of legislation, standardisation and testing procedures at International and European levels to facilitate free trade.
- Assisting and advising relevant authorities, at national and European level, on all matters concerning lifting (EOT) and hoisting equipment.
Regulatory activities
The current work items include:
- Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
- WEEE & RoHS
Technical work
- CEN/TC 147 and 168
- ISO/TC 96
- Relevant IEC standards
- OPC UA for Cranes and Hoists
Technical documents
See section Publications – Technical Guidance, subsection Cranes & Lifting.
Position Papers and guidance
Active companies
