This Part of this European Standard specifies the particular materials, manufacturing and testing requirements for
ropes for general lifting applications.
The particular hazards covered by this Part are identified in Clause 4.
This Part of this European Standard does not establish requirements for information for use other than those given
in clause 7 of Part 1. Neither does it cover the requirements for ropes fitted with terminations.
Minimum breaking force values for the more common classes, sizes and grades of rope are provided in tables 5 to
17.
EN 12385-4:2002 Referenced Document
EN 10264-2 Steel wire and wire products - Steel wire for ropes - Part 2: Cold drawn non alloy steel wire for ropes for general applications
EN 12385-1:2002 Steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 1: General requirements (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2008)
EN 12385-2:2002 Steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 2: Definitions, designation and classification Incorporates Amendment A1: 2008
ISO 4346 Steel wire ropes for general purposes; Lubricants; Basic requirements
EN 12385-4:2002 history
2008EN 12385-4:2002+A1:2008 Steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 4: Stranded ropes for general lifting applications
2002EN 12385-4:2002 Steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 4: Stranded ropes for general lifting applications Incorporates Amendment A1: 2008