Lifting equipment certification

Lifting equipment certification ensures that cranes, hoists and other devices meet safety and performance standards. Achieving and maintaining compliance of lifting equipment requires thorough testing and certification across different stages of product development and operation.

Certification verifies that your lifting equipment complies with local and international regulations, improving safety and operational efficiency.

Lifting equipment certification is critical for ensuring that your lifting equipment meets strict safety and performance standards, reducing the risk of failures and minimising maintenance costs. This process is essential for complying with complex and ever-evolving regulations. Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, international directives/standards such as ASME, ASTM, as well as national regulations defines the minimum binding requirements for these machines and systems.

Maintaining certification requires ongoing inspections, detailed documentation, and expertise in both local and global regulations. By adhering to lifting equipment safety standards, lifting equipment certification ensures that your equipment conforms to international standards, enabling seamless market access. TÜV SÜD’s rigorous testing and certification process guarantees compliance, optimises operational reliability, and strengthens market competitiveness, addressing the challenges of multi-country certification.

We offer comprehensive lifting equipment certification services addressing regulatory and safety challenges.

Our services cover:

• Certification and approval of the machinery such as crane, hoist, load handling device or sling, elevating work platform, construction site hoist, and/or other machinery type for the European and/or worldwide market. Conformity assessment, EC-type examination, and CE marking according to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and assessment conforming to other international standards (ASME, ASTM, AS etc.) and national regulations.
• Support from product design to global market access.
• Support with regards to standards applicability and interpretation.
• Evaluation of safety-related controls (e.g. EN ISO 13849-1) and electrical equipment.
• Verification of technical documentation from operating instructions to strength calculations.
• Moderation and support of risk assessments according to EN ISO 12100 and recommendation of security measures.
• Examination of technical design of machines and systems (mechanics, electrics, electronics, software, hydraulics and pneumatics).
• Testing of Driverless Transport Systems (DTS)/ Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV).
• Analysis and calculation of strength, fatigue, stability and vibration.
• Functional, electrical and mechanical safety for Driverless Transport Systems (DTS)/ Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV).
• Review and carry out risk assessment for DTS/AGV with regards to man-machine interfaces, occupational safety, and special hazards.
• By leveraging our expertise and global reach, we streamline the certification process and support ongoing compliance. This approach guarantees that your lifting equipment meets all necessary regulations and safety benchmarks, allowing you to maintain operational efficiency and market readiness.

We deliver rigorous lifting equipment certification services that ensures  cranes, hoists, and other lifting devices meet precise lifting equipment safety and performance criteria. Our services include comprehensive crane load tests, detailed machinery safety testing, and verifying compliance with crane and hoist standards.