Rank: Guest 
|
Posted By Anthony Edwards
I am working at an engineering firm who wish to manufacture axle stands and work platforms to allow work on vehicle cabs.
All equipment is manufactured to an extremely high quality but can anyone advise as to testing regime to ensure they are suitable?
Many thanks in advance
Tony
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By holmezy
Anthony,
they will need to be load tested at least. I dont belive that they need to be CE marked as the have no power pack or moving parts. PUWER will also apply.
Holmezy
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By Robert.
If they're load bearing then should each be given unique number, examined and tested and certified by 3rd party then subject to recorded periodic test regime.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By Mitch
Your insurance company will advise the exact requirements and will also include it on their surveyors scheduled inspections.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By holmezy
Robert,
if this equipment is only axles stands or ramps then there shouldn't be a requirement to individually identify them, nor to annually inspect them by insurance company, unless its their policy to require it. they should be subject to a pre use check by the user or competent person.
Holmezy
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By cathal
Anthony
Whilst fabricating bridges we always had our welding operatives trained to BS 4871/72 and had them complete various welding tests in different positions ie 6G. The weld tests were stamped with a number and on successful completion of these tests that number followed them through thier employment with the company and was stamped on a non load bearing place on every component they manufactured. This ensured trace ability throughout the lifespan of the product. The weld tests that they produced were subject to Tensile test, Sharpy 'V' Notch test and Brinile hardness test. Obviously you do not want to subject your axle stands to these tests during production but a simple way to test the welding is by DYE penetrant testing which can be carried out by the operator and completed by an inspector.The welding process carried out is very important as the risk of cold lapping using MIG welding should be considered and i would carry out the weld process with a rutile rod that has a high penetration effect.
IS Mise
Cathal
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By Ron Hunter
I believe there are BS & EN Standards applicable to the design and manufacture of these type of products. By ensuring that your in-house design, material selection and fabrication comply with these standards you will do much to ensure compliance with PUWER, WAH etc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By Tony Priest
Tony,
My work is based in the Automotive Industry, and as Mitch has suggested my experience is that all lifting equipment (including axle stands, ramps, jacks ect) is subject to statutory inspection by your insurance company or a surveyer on their behalf, every 6 months. Also, when we design and build equipment for our own use, we become suppliers to ourselves, and the equipment must still meet the standards of safety equivalent to those of commercial equipment, therefore PUWER and LOLER apply.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Guest
|
Posted By holmezy
Tony(s)
I agree with bottle jacks, trolley jacks, hoists etc as requiring regular inspections under LOLER, but still disagree that axle stands, ramps etc need inspecting. They are not classed as lifting equipment. It may be that you have them inspected because its easy to do when the insurance inspection is carried out, maybe internal ploicy, maybe you,ve requested it.......?
PUWER would apply to them, as it does also to bottle jacks etc.
Holmezy
|
|
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.