EVS-EN 13135:2026

EN 13135 specifies requirements for the design and selection of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment used in all types of cranes and their associated fixed load-lifting attachments. Its objective is to protect personnel from hazards that could affect their health and safety.

The standard covers the electrical equipment of a crane from the point where the power supply is connected (the crane supply switch). This includes power supply and control systems located outside the crane, such as flexible cables, conductor wires or bars, electric motors, and wireless controls. The principles to be applied for cranes transporting hazardous loads are given in EN 13135. Particular requirements are given for cranes transporting hot molten metal.

EN 13135 does not cover:

— the detail design of individual items of equipment except with regard to their selection for specific aspects of use,
— the proof of competence calculations and related strength requirements or safety margins of equipment and components,
— hazards due to noise as they are addressed in safety standards specific to each type of crane,
— the specific hazards due to potentially explosive atmospheres, ionizing radiation and operation in electromagnetic fields

The significant hazards covered by this standard are identified in Annex A. EN 13135 does not apply to cranes manufactured before the date of its publication.