FprEN 13035-1

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2020
Stroji in obrati za proizvodnjo, obdelavo in predelavo ravnega stekla - Varnostne
zahteve - 1. del: Oprema za skladiščenje, ravnanje in transport znotraj tovarne
Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of flat glass - Safety
requirements - Part 1: Storage, handling and transportation equipment inside the factory
Maschinen und Anlagen für die Herstellung, Be- und Verarbeitung von Flachglas -
Sicherheitsanforderungen - Teil 1: Einrichtungen zum Lagern, Handhaben und
Transportieren innerhalb des Werks
Machines et installations pour la production, le façonnage et la transformation du verre
plat - Exigences de sécurité - Partie 1 : Stockage, manutention et transport à l'intérieur
de l'usine
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 13035-1
ICS:
81.100 Oprema za steklarsko in Equipment for the glass and
keramično industrijo ceramics industries
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 13035-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2020
ICS 81.100 Will supersede EN 13035-1:2008
English Version
Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and
processing of flat glass - Safety requirements - Part 1:
Storage, handling and transportation equipment inside the
factory
Machines et installations pour la production, le Maschinen und Anlagen für die Herstellung, Be- und
façonnage et la transformation du verre plat - Verarbeitung von Flachglas - Sicherheitsanforderungen
Exigences de sécurité - Partie 1 : Stockage, - Teil 1: Einrichtungen zum Lagern, Handhaben und
manutention et transport à l'intérieur de l'usine Transportieren innerhalb des Werks
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Safety requirements and/or protective measures . 12
4.1 General . 12
4.2 Mechanical strength . 12
4.3 Angle of lean . 12
4.3.1 Storage equipment and systems . 12
4.3.2 Handling equipment . 12
4.4 Cladding materials . 12
4.4.1 Cladding materials (see Figure E.2) . 12
4.4.2 Back bearers (see Figure E.2) . 12
4.4.3 Base bearers (see Figure E.2) . 13
4.5 Handling equipment . 13
4.5.1 Loading grabs . 13
4.5.2 Vacuum lifting devices . 14
4.5.3 Gripping devices (e.g. glass transport pincers (see Figure E.33)) . 15
4.5.4 Beam-strap sling . 15
4.5.5 Over-the-top grab . 15
4.6 Stationary equipment with mobile frame . 16
4.7 Other hazards . 16
5 Verification of compliance with safety requirements and/or protective measures . 16
6 Information for use . 17
6.1 General . 17
6.2 Signals and warning devices . 17
6.3 Accompanying documents . 17
6.4 Marking . 19
Annex A (normative) Requirements for stationary, movable and mobile storage equipment . 20
A.1 Mechanical strength . 20
A.2 Angle of lean . 20
A.3 Cladding materials . 20
A.3.1 Cladding materials (see Figure E.2) . 20
A.3.2 Back bearers (see Figure E.2) . 20
A.3.3 Base bearers (see Figure E.2) . 20
A.4 Stability of storage equipment . 20
A.4.1 Storage equipment . 20
A.4.2 Movable and mobile equipment . 21
A.5 Verification of compliance with safety requirements and/or protective measures . 25
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A.6 Information for use . 25
Annex B (informative) List of significant hazards . 26
Annex C (informative) Overview over the equipment for the storage, handling and
transportation of glass . 29
Annex D (informative) Minimum clearances for interfacing equipment . 30
D.1 Loading grab and vertical bearers . 30
D.2 Loading grab and horizontal base bearers . 30
D.3 Loading grab and horizontal back bearers . 31
D.4 Interfacing of structural (non-supporting) parts with fingers of lifting device . 33
D.5 Beam strap sling and over the top grab . 34
Annex E (informative) Terminology and figures . 35
E.1 Terms and definitions relating to the glass . 35
E.2 Terms and definitions relating to the storage equipment . 36
E.2.1 Orientation (positioning) of glass in any type of equipment . 36
E.2.2 Type of storage equipment . 38
E.2.2.1 Stationary equipment . 38
E.2.2.2 Stationary equipment with mobile supporting frame . 40
E.2.2.3 Movable equipment . 42
E.2.2.4 Mobile storage equipment . 47
E.2.3 Type of handling equipment . 49
E.2.3.1 Manual devices . 49
E.2.3.2 Mechanical devices . 50
E.2.3.3 Vacuum devices . 58
E.2.4 Type of transportation equipment . 60
E.2.4.1 Equipment by lifting prior to transportation . 60
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC aimed to be covered . 64
Bibliography . 74

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European foreword
This document (prEN 13035-1:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 151
“Construction equipment and building material machines — Safety”, the secretariat of which is held by
DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 13035-1:2008.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of
EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— Clarification of machine according to Directive 2006/42/EC or not;
— Controls, PL;
— Vacuum lifting devices have been added to the scope (also devices not used for crane operation).

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Introduction
This document is a type-C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100.
This document is of relevance, in particular, for the following stakeholder groups representing the market
players with regard to machinery safety:
a) machine manufacturers (small, medium and large enterprises);
b) health and safety bodies (regulators, accident prevention organizations, market surveillance, etc.).
Others can be affected by the level of machinery safety achieved with the means of the document by the
above-mentioned stakeholder groups:
a) machine users/employers (small, medium and large enterprises);
b) machine users/employees (e.g. trade unions, organizations for people with special needs);
c) service providers, e.g. for maintenance (small, medium and large enterprises);
d) consumers (in case of machinery intended for use by consumers).
The above-mentioned stakeholder groups have been given the possibility to participate at the drafting
process of this document.
The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and hazardous events
are covered are indicated in the Scope of this document.
When requirements of this type-C standard are different from those which are stated in type-A or type-B
standards, the requirements of this type-C standard take precedence over the requirements of the other
standards for machines that have been designed and built according to the requirements of this type-C
standard.
In this document it is assumed that:
— negotiation occurs between the manufacturer and the user/purchaser concerning particular
conditions of use not dealt with in this standard and specific interfaces consideration (e.g. Annex D -
Minimum clearances for interfacing equipment);
— the floors inside the factory, which are used for glass storage and withdrawal processes, are virtually
horizontal and free of significant irregularities.
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1 Scope
1.1 This document includes safety requirements for the design and installation of equipment that is
intended for storage, handling and transportation of flat glass inside the factory. It also applies to
equipment within the scope of EU Directives as well as to equipment that is covered by non-harmonized
documents. Annex E gives an overview of the differentiation.
1.2 This document specifies safety requirements for the following equipment:
— equipment for storage provided with elements that are propelled by a drive system other than
directly applied human or animal power (engine power) in order to store or retrieve glass in or from
storage shelves or frames (see 3.2.2);
— equipment for picking up single glass plates, firmly-attached glass plates or glass packs for
transportation between different locations where the retention force or lifting force is generated by
engine power (see 3.3.2, 3.3.3);
— equipment for transportation by special vehicles that are propelled by engine power.
1.3 This document specifies additional requirements for the following equipment that is not covered
by EU Directives:
— stationary, movable and mobile storage equipment (see 3.2.1, 3.2.3, 3.2.4, for requirements see
Annex A);
— storage equipment that is provided with manually propelled shelves or frames (see 3.2.2, for
requirements see Annex B);
— equipment for transportation by special vehicles that are not self-propelled (see 3.4.3, for
requirements see Annex C).
NOTE Additional requirements covering specific hazards that are resulting from the use outside the factory
are dealt with in EN 13035-2.
1.4 This document only deals with equipment which is in direct contact with the glass, with the
exception of wooden packaging. Tractors, cranes, hoists and forklift trucks as well as elements of self-
propelled vehicles, which are not in contact with the glass (see 3.4.1), are out of the scope. This document
does not apply to equipment for picking up single plates, such as manual vacuum lifting devices, lifting
straps or other manual devices. This document does not cover automatic loading or unloading of storage
and transportation equipment. This is covered in EN 13035-5.
1.5 This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and hazardous events, which
are relevant to equipment for storage, handling and transportation of flat glass, when they are used as
intended and under the conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer (see
Annex D). This document specifies the appropriate technical measures to eliminate or reduce risks
arising from the significant hazards during commissioning, operation and maintenance. Noise hazards
have not been considered significant for any type of equipment within the scope of this document.
1.6 This document is not applicable to equipment for storage, handling and transportation of flat glass
inside the factory, which is manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN.
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2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1757-3:2002, Safety of industrial trucks — Pedestrian controlled manual and semi-manual trucks —
Part 3: Platform trucks
1)
EN 1993-1-1:2005, Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures — Part 1-1: General rules and rules for
buildings
EN 13035-5:2006+A1:2009, Machines and plants for the manufacture, treatment and processing of flat
glass — Safety requirements — Part 5: Machines and installations for stacking and de-stacking
EN 13155:2020, Crane — Safety — Non-fixed load lifting attachments
EN 13557:2003+A2:2008, Cranes — Controls and control stations
EN 60204-1:2018, Safety of machinery — Electrical equipment of machines — Part 1: General
requirements (IEC 60204-1:2016, modified)
EN ISO 4414:2010, Pneumatic fluid power — General rules and safety requirements for systems and their
components (ISO 4414:2010)
EN ISO 11201:2010, Acoustics — Noise emitted by machinery and equipment — Determination of emission
sound pressure levels at a workstation and at other specified positions in an essentially free field over a
reflecting plane with negligible environmental corrections (ISO 11201:2010)
EN ISO 11202:2010, Acoustics — Noise emitted by machinery and equipment — Determination of emission
sound pressure levels at a workstation and at other specified positions applying approximate environmental
corrections (ISO 11202:2010)
EN ISO 12100:2010, Safety of machinery — General principles for design — Risk assessment and risk
reduction (ISO 12100:2010)
EN ISO 13849-1:2015, Safety of machinery — Safety-related parts of control systems — Part 1: General
principles for design (ISO 13849-1:2015)
EN ISO 13850:2015, Safety of machinery — Emergency stop function — Principles for design
(ISO 13850:2015)
EN ISO 13854:2019, Safety of machinery — Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body
(ISO 13854:2017)
EN ISO 13855:2010, Safety of machinery — Positioning of safeguards with respect to the approach speeds
of parts of the human body (ISO 13855:2010)
EN ISO 13857:2019, Safety of machinery — Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by
upper and lower limbs (ISO 13857:2019)

1)
As impacted by EN 1993-1-1:2005/A1:2014.
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EN ISO 14118:2018, Safety of machinery — Prevention of unexpected start-up (ISO 14118:2017)
EN ISO 14119:2013, Safety of machinery — Interlocking devices associated with guards — Principles for
design and selection (ISO 14119:2013)
EN ISO 14120:2015, Safety of machinery — Guards — General requirements for the design and
construction of fixed and movable guards (ISO 14120:2015)
EN ISO 14122-1:2016, Safety of machinery — Permanent means of access to machinery — Part 1: Choice
of fixed means and general requirements of access (ISO 14122-1:2016)
ISO 3864-1:2011, Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Part 1: Design principles for
safety signs and safety markings
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 12100 and the following
apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
General terms and definitions
3.1.1
inside the factory
all areas inside of enclosed buildings and company premises for the manufacture, treatment and
processing of glass, where the glass is stored and transported, including storage facilities, with the
exception of building sites
3.1.2
floor structure
structure including the technical definition of the floor regarding:
— surface tolerance;
— inclination of the floor;
— strength, i.e. load capacity and flexural resistance
3.1.3
angle of lean
difference between the plane of the glass plate and the vertical axis (e.g. Figure E.2)
3.1.4
glass pack
assembly of two or more glass plates of usually the same size (e.g. Figures E.1 and E.16)
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3.1.5
bearer
structural member of a stillage that supports the load of the glass; there are two main types:
3.1.5.1
back bearer
fixed vertical construction against which the glass plate or glass pack is leant (e.g. Figure E.2)
3.1.5.2
base bearer
fixed horizontal construction on which the glass plate or glass pack stands (e.g. Figure E.2)
3.1.6
cladding
material used to prevent the glass plate or glass pack being damaged by the bearers (e.g. Figure E.2)
3.1.7
retention device
facility to secure the glass on movable or mobile stillages against falling over
3.1.8
clamp (top or side)
movable means on load lifting attachments, such as side-loading grabs, which retains the glass pack near
the outer edges (e.g. Figure E.25)
3.1.9
supporting foot (shoe for beam-strap sling)
device carrying the weight of the glass pack; it can be fixed, adjustable or removable depending on the
type of device used (e.g. Figures E.25, E.31 and E.45)
3.2
storage equipment
integral, movable or mobile equipment for storing glass packs, firmly-attached glass plates or single
plates. Certain equipment is also used for transportation
The different types are:
3.2.1
stationary equipment
racks, either fixed to the floor or stably freestanding, intended for single glass plates or glass packs; this
type of stillage shall not be moved in loaded condition (e.g. Figures E.1 to E.7)
3.2.2
stationary equipment with mobile frame
equipment designed to save space without loss of accessibility. The main types are:
3.2.2.1
drawer-type storage
equipment where all movable frames are placed directly side by side without any gaps in between; each
frame is pulled out longitudinally, either by hand or by engine power, to load or unload the glass (e.g.
Figure E.8)
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3.2.2.2
compact-type storage
equipment where all movable frames are placed directly side by side without any gaps in between; the
frames are moved transversely, either by hand or by engine power, to load or unload the glass (e.g.
Figures E.9 a) and E.9 b)
3.2.2.3
shuttle system
equipment for transportation of storage equipment carrying one or more single glass plates from line
transport into a parallel transport route by lateral movement (Figure E.10)
3.2.3
movable equipment
stable equipment that is usually used for temporary storage and for transportation, intended to be moved
when loaded with glass
The different types are:
3.2.3.1
pallet
device used both inside the factory and for transportation to the customer, characterised by its ability to
be stacked vertically, one upon the other, to form a stable free-standing unit, within the factory usually
transported by a mechanical device that lifts it off the ground prior to transportation (e.g. Figures E.11 to
E.13)
3.2.3.2
movable stillage
device normally used for storage and transportation of glass to the customer, within the factory, usually
transported by a mechanical device that lifts it off the ground prior to movement. Typically, it cannot be
stacked like a pallet without using special ancillary equipment (e.g. Figures E.14 and E.15)
3.2.3.3
thin-glass frame
device for storage and transportation of glass packs having a sheet thickness of less than 2,5 mm (e.g.
Figure E.24)
3.2.3.4
collier
metallic packaging used for storage and for transportation of the glass to the customer, which is
positioned vertically inside the colliers intended to be opened only in an inclined position, e.g. on a stillage
(e.g. Figure E.45)
3.2.4
mobile equipment
device usually used for temporary storage and for transportation normally only inside the factory, similar
to movable stillages, but characterised by having integral wheels and the ability to be propelled either
manually or powered (e.g. Figures E.17 to E.21)
3.3
handling equipment (load lifting attachment)
specifically, designed device to support and retain a single glass plate, firmly-attached glass plates or a
glass pack during transportation between different locations
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3.3.1
manual load lifting attachment
directly hand-held device for holding and directing the glass plate during transportation between
different locations, such as hand carrying straps, manual vacuum lifting devices, etc. (e.g. Figures E.22
and E.23)
3.3.2
mechanical equipment
device to retain and support the glass during transportation between different locations either manually
or powered, the equipment can include special devices that are required for handling single plates or (a)
pack(s) of thin glass and can also be part of the storage equipment
Note 1 to entry: Different types of (transportation) devices used are shown in Figures E.24 to E.32.
3.3.2.1
loading grab
mechanical device intended for transportation of glass packs, where the glass is resting on supporting
feet and is secured by top clamps and, if applicable, side clamps (see Figures E.25 to E.27)
3.3.3
vacuum lifting device
device for holding, retaining and transporting single glass plates or firmly-attached glass plates by means
of one or more suction cups operating under a vacuum that is established and maintained by an external
energy source (e.g. Figures E.34 to E.38)
3.3.4
ancillary equipment
handling equipment that is attached to but not an integral part of vehicles or cranes. The (lifting)
accessories can be fixed or rotating grabs, pincers, vacuum lifting device or slings (see Figures E.31 to
E.36 and Figure E.38)
3.4
transportation equipment
equipment for the movement of storage or handling equipment that is loaded with glass as different types
like:
3.4.1
by lifting prior to transportation
transportation equipment that picks up the load by lifting it off the ground. It can be manually-operated
(bogie) or motor-driven, with or without integrated load-securing systems (e.g. Figure E.39 and
Figures E.41 to E.43)
3.4.2
by traction only
equipment, manually-operated or motor-driven, for the movement of mobile storage equipment (e.g.
Figure E.44)
3.4.3
by trailers or trolleys
mobile equipment used to carry movable equipment that is loaded with glass, moved forward either
manually or by vehicles (e.g. Figure E.40)
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4 Safety requirements and/or protective measures
4.1 General
Machinery shall comply with the safety requirements and/or protective measures of this clause.
In addition, the machine shall be designed according to the principles of EN ISO 12100:2010 for relevant
but not significant hazards which are not dealt with by this document (e.g. sharp edges).
For the application of a type-B standard, such as EN ISO 13854:2019, EN 60204-1:2018,
EN ISO 4414:2010, EN ISO 13849-1:2015, EN ISO 13850:2015, EN ISO 13855:2010, EN ISO 13857:2019,
EN ISO 14118:2018, EN ISO 14119:2013, EN ISO 14120:2015, the manufacturer shall carry out an
adequate risk assessment in relation to the requirements contained in these standards that need to be
selected (as far as the choice is not made by the requirements of this clause).
4.2 Mechanical strength
The mechanical strength of load-bearing parts shall comply with the following:
a) stationary equipment, including equipment with mobile frames, shall be capable of resisting a load
1)
corresponding to EN 1993-1-1:2005 (Eurocode3);
b) for all handling equipment intended to be lifted by crane or other mechanical devices or vehicles, the
requirements of EN 13155:2020, 5.1.2 apply.
4.3 Angle of lean
4.3.1 Storage equipment and systems
The angle of lean (see 3.1.3) shall be at least 3° for stationary equipment with mobile frame.
4.3.2 Handling equipment
Loading grabs shall lean in direction to the glass between 0° and 3° in empty conditions (see Figure E.26
c). In glass-loaded condition, the inclination of back structure shall be between 0 to 3° to the real vertical
for glass height up to 2,55 m. For glass height bigger than 2,55 m the angle shall be 2. The angle between
the glass support (supporting feet) and the back structure can vary from 85° to 90° and depends on the
specific application. The objective is to minimize or avoid slipping from the feet.
NOTE 1 State of the art is the use of counterbalances to comply with the specified angle of lean.
NOTE 2 For loading grabs with completely retractable feet, the angle between the back structure and the real
vertical can be bigger than 3° in empty conditions.
4.4 Cladding materials
4.4.1 Cladding materials (see Figure E.2)
Cladding materials shall be used in order to prevent contact with any substance harder than the glass. It
shall be softer than the glass. All fixing materials shall be sufficiently countersunk below any surface likely
to come in contact with the glass in order to avoid such contact even at maximum load.
4.4.2 Back bearers (see Figure E.2)
Cladding materials for back bearers shall be sufficiently resilient to cushion the glass.
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4.4.3 Base bearers (see Figure E.2)
Cladding materials for base bearers shall be able to resist the weight of the glass. Wear due to the cutting
effect of glass shall be taken into account.
4.5 Handling equipment
4.5.1 Loading grabs
4.5.1.1 For all types of glass, except laminated glass, suitable means shall be provided, such as fixed
guards on the rear of the side-loading grab positioned in the area between the supporting feet over their
maximum distance to each other, in order to prevent glass falling towards the operator. The guard shall
extend from the maximum height of the glass during transport up to 0,5 m above the upper edge of the
supporting feet. For example, this can be achieved by a protective grid with a maximum grid size of
0,05 m × 0,05 m. Openings that are necessary for operation are not taken into account (see Figures E.26,
E.27 and E.28 toe).
4.5.1.2 For all types of glass, except laminated glass, suitable means shall be provided, such as a guard
at the lateral side of the side-loading grab, in order to prevent glass falling towards the operator. The
guard shall extend from the maximum height of the glass during transport up to 1,5 m above the upper
edge of the supporting feet. The guard width shall correspond to at least half the maximum thickness of
the glass pack to be transported. For example, this can be achieved by a protective grid with a maximum
grid size of 0,05 m × 0,05 m. Openings that are necessary for operation are not taken into account.
If this is not possible for technical reasons (e.g. limited space in existing operation areas), other safety
means shall be taken into account like clearly marked safe zone, using with a special motor-driven crane
hook, using a remote control. Technical measures like remote control shall be given priority. A checklist
is given in Annex F (informative). The measures taken into account from the checklist should be a part of
the instruction manual. To ensure that everybody is out of the danger zone it is strongly recommended
to use a remote control.
4.5.1.3 Top clamps shall be in a positive position on top of the pack to secure the glass. The top clamps
of an unloaded loading grab shall be mechanically fixed in an upper position. An acceptable solution is
provided e.g. by a key at the fingers, resting by gravity in a groove of the finger support. For rotating grabs
(landscape to portrait), a fixed locking system for all clamps shall be installed.
4.5.1.4 For glass height of more than 2,6 m, side clamps shall be provided if glass thicknesses are less
than 4 mm to prevent deflection of the glass plates (see Figure E.26).
4.5.1.5 A means shall be provided to enable the operator to identify the position of the clamps at all
times from the normal operator positions (e.g. by direct view or by means of an indicator).
4.5.1.6 The (supporting) feet shall protrude at least 10 mm beyond the maximum thickness of the
glass pack to be handled.
4.5.1.7 Handle bars on both sides outside the dangerous area (see Figure E.26b) to guide during
transport are necessary. These elements shall be adjustable to the glass size. By mechanical means has to
be ensured that the handle bars are in a correct position.
4.5.1.8 Additional requirements for side-loading grabs with motor-driven elements
Movements are operated by a hold-to-run control. The safety-related part of the control system shall
comply with EN ISO 13849-1:2015, performance level b. The drive system shall not exert any stress onto
the glass which could damage or move the glass.
4.5.1.9 Requirements for indicators and safety-related crane control interconnections.
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The indicators shall give unambiguous information about the requested condition. The control part shall
comply with EN ISO 13849-1:2015, performance level c. For side-loading grabs, where the indicators are
interconnected with the hoist control, performance level d is required. If the control system of motor-
driven motions is interconnected with the hoist system, a common emergency stop control device is also
required.
4.5.2 Vacuum lifting devices
4.5.2.1 Regardless of the type of hoisting mechanism, vacuum lifting devices shall comply with
EN 13155:2020 and with the additional requirements stated below.
NOTE The following parameters are important for designing vacuum lifting devices:
a) the maximum mass of the glass plate;
b) the range of sizes and thicknesses of the glass plate;
c) the maximum glass plate dimension in relation to the layout of the suction cups;
d) the intended use e.g. vertical, horizontal (maximum of ± 10°) or tilting;
e) the nature of the glass surface (e.g. smooth or textured, coated or powdered);
f) the temperature range of glass, devices and environment.
4.5.2.2 A device to compensate for vacuum losses shall be provided.
The following requirements shall be met:
a) in the case of vacuum lifting device with a vacuum pump, the vacuum tank shall have a volume of at
least twice the total evacuated volume of the system;
b) where a vacuum reservoir or a pressure reservoir cannot be applied, e.g. in case of vacuum lifting
devices with venturi nozzles, each injector shall be equipped with its own non-return valve;
c) for each circuit, a warning device, return valve and a vacuum control meter is necessary. If single
suction cups can be switched off, for each cup then an individual vacuum control meter is necessary.
NOTE Vacuum losses can occur e.g. due to leaks or due to power failure.
4.5.2.3 For raw glass, the operator shall be protected against cullet of breaking glass plates. This can
be done by e.g.:
a) use of a protective guard, e.g. a grid;
b) provide sufficient distance between glass plate and handling bars to make sure that the distance
between the suction cup and upper glass edge is smaller or equal than the distance between the glass
sheet and the handlebar;
c) remove the operators from the danger zone, e.g. by using remote control.
NOTE In general, a guard with the height corresponding to the height of the glass plate and a width of 1,5 m
(or equivalent U-shaped guard) will be sufficient.
4.5.2.4 Guide handles shall be provided. These handles can be combined with guards in accordance
with 4.5.2.3.
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It shall be possible to guide vacuum lifting devices using both hands, even if the operator has to operate
a hoist at the same time. The vacuum lifting device should have a support to put the hoist control, to
enable using both hands to guide the device and control the crane at the same time.
a) provide sufficient distance between glass plate and handling bars to make sure that the distance
between the suction cup and upper glass edge is smaller or equal than the distance between the glass
sheet and the handlebar;
b) remove the operators from the danger zone, e.g. by using remote control.
NOTE 1 A coordination between manufacturer and consumer is necessary like described in the introduction of
the document.
NOTE 2 In case of larger glass lengths, there can be more than one operator and several operator positions.
4.5.2.5 If vacuum lifting devices are intended to be used in an area where it is difficult to leave the
danger zone or to warn persons within the danger zone, the requirements of EN 13155:2020, 5.2.2.8, only
apply to the extent that one single fault (e.g. failure of the largest sub-circuit) shall not lead to the
condition that the remaining circuits are not being able to hold twice the rated capacity at the end of the
work range. The geometry of suction cups shall be considered especially for horizontal use. The test
according to EN 13155:2020, Annex C, shall be carried out for all single faults.
4.5.2.6 The safety-related part of the control system shall at least comply with EN ISO 13849-1:2015,
performance level b.
All movements shall be controlled using a hold-to-run control device. Those devices shall be secured
against inadvertent actuation. If radio remote controls are used, they shall comply with
EN 13557:2003+A2:2008 for crane controls.
4.5.3 Gripping devices (e.g. glass transport pincers (see Figure E.33))
Gripping devices shall only be used for the handling and transportation of one sheet of laminated glass.
The requirements of EN 13155:2020, 5.2.1 and 5.2.7, shall be complied with.
If the handling of other glass types intended by the manufacturer of the device, he has to describe the
scope and limitations of the manual.
4.5.4 Beam-strap sling
4.5.4.1 For a device lifting from the bottom corners of a pack of glass, the strap sling shall be
protected against cutting by the glass e.g. one solution might be a shoe.
4.5.4.2 A suitable means to retain the glass and prevent it falling sideways shall be provided (see
Figure E.34).
4.5.4.3 A suitable means should be provided to put sufficient pressure on the top of the glass pack to
ensure stability during manipulation.
4.5.5 Over-the-top grab
4.5.5.1 The base bearer shall be positive locking and secured against unintentional unlocking.
4.5.5.2 A suitable means to retain the glass and prevent it falling sideways shall be provided (see
Figure E.33).
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4.6 Stationary equipment with mobile frame
4.6.1 Means or measures shall be provided, which prevent the glass plate or the glass pack from tilting,
e.g. by limiting the acceleration and braking acceleration to a value that is below the inertia value of the
glass, or by using automatic glass retention devices. The inertia values shall also be taken into account in
the context of emergency stop functions. The relevant part of the control system shall at least comply
with EN ISO 13849-1:2015, performance level b.
4.6.2 The range of manually controlled equipment shall be designed such that crushing and shearing
points in the near vicinity are avoided. The manual control shall be designed such that it corresponds to
the “hold-to-run” operating mode. The design shall comply with EN ISO 13849-1:2015, performance
level c. The operator position shall be selected such that monitoring the range of dangerous movements
is ensured. If this is not possible, a suitable way of preventing inadvertent actuation by third parties shall
be provided, e.g. by means of a key transfer system or by locking the control device.
4.6.3 The range of automatically operating stati
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