The standard is the German implementation of the European standard for the safety of non-fixed load lifting attachments used with cranes, hoists, and manually controlled load manipulating devices . The latest major version is DIN EN 13155:2020 , which includes critical updates for vacuum lifters, lifting magnets, and structural calculations. Scope of DIN EN 13155
The standard covers a wide range of common equipment, including: Plate Clamps: For gripping and lifting steel plates. Vacuum Lifters: Both self-priming and pump-operated. Lifting Magnets: Electric, permanent, and electro-permanent models. Lifting Beams & C-Hooks: Critical for balancing and handling large loads. Lifting Forks & Clamps: Common in warehouses and construction sites. Key Updates in the 2020 Edition din en 13155 pdf
: The standard specifies partial safety factors for loads and load effects to account for uncertainties in load predictions and material properties. DIN EN 13155 The standard is the German
Electric (battery or mains-fed), permanent, and electro-permanent magnets. Structural Attachments: Lifting beams and spreaders. Vacuum Lifters: Both self-priming and pump-operated
Each lifting attachment must be durably marked with: