SIST EN 12278:2007
(Main)Montaineering equipment - Pulleys - Safety requirements and test methods
Montaineering equipment - Pulleys - Safety requirements and test methods
This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for pulleys for use in mountaineering including climbing.
Bergsteigerausrüstung - Seilrollen - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Diese Norm legt sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Seilrollen fest, die beim Bergsteigen
einschließlich Klettern verwendet werden.
Equipement d'alpinisme et d'escalade - Poulies - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
La présente norme spécifie les exigences de sécurité et les méthodes d'essai relatives aux harnais utilisés en alpinisme, y compris en escalade. Elle s'applique aux harnais complets, aux harnais de petite taille, aux harnais cuissard et aux harnais torse.
Gorniška oprema - Škripci - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 10-Sep-2007
- Technical Committee
- SPO - Sports
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 23-Aug-2007
- Due Date
- 28-Oct-2007
- Completion Date
- 11-Sep-2007
Relations
- Replaces
SIST EN 12278:2000 - Mountaineering equipment - Pulleys - Safety requirements and test methods - Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2007
Overview
EN 12278:2007 - Montaineering equipment - Pulleys - Safety requirements and test methods (CEN) defines mandatory safety requirements and test methods for pulleys used in mountaineering and climbing. The standard covers design, strength, marking and the information manufacturers must supply so pulleys can be used safely with ropes and accessory cords in load-reduction systems, zip wires, Tyrolean traverses and top‑rope belays.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope: Applies to pulleys (one or more sheaves in a block/body) used with ropes (EN 892, EN 1891) and accessory cords (EN 564) linked to connectors (EN 12275).
- Design requirements:
- Attachment point must accept a pin of 12 mm diameter for connector compatibility.
- Sheaves must accommodate the maximum rope/accessory cord diameter marked on the pulley.
- All finger-contact edges must be free from burrs and sharp finishes.
- Sheave axles secured by nuts/screws must be locked by positive means (not just friction).
- Strength and function:
- Each sheave must rotate ten times in each direction under a force of 2 kN during endurance testing.
- The pulley must show no functional damage or deformation after endurance testing.
- Each sheave must withstand a static load of at least 15 kN without completely releasing the rope or steel U‑bar.
- Test methods:
- Sampling based on sheave number, size and material to ensure representative testing.
- Test apparatus uses a steel U‑bar and a rope of the marked maximum diameter; tests carried out at (23 ± 5) °C and loading rate (100 ± 50) mm/min.
- Visual and mechanical checks per clauses 5.2 and 5.3.
- Marking: Must include manufacturer name/representative, maximum rope diameter (mm), pictorial representation of guaranteed loads (kN), and year of manufacture.
- Manufacturer information: Product leaflet must include model ID, EN 12278 reference, intended rope use, guaranteed strength, maintenance, chemical and environmental effects, lifespan guidance and other safety advice.
Applications and users
EN 12278 is used by:
- Manufacturers designing and certifying pulleys for climbing and mountaineering.
- Test laboratories performing type and batch testing for conformity.
- Notified bodies and certification schemes evaluating compliance with PPE directives (relationship to EU Directive 89/686/EEC is provided).
- Rescue teams, rope access technicians, climbers and equipment retailers seeking confidence in product safety and compatibility.
Keywords: EN 12278, pulleys, mountaineering equipment, safety requirements, test methods, climbing pulleys, sheave strength, pulley marking.
Related standards
- EN 12275 - Connectors (carabiners)
- EN 892 / EN 1891 - Mountaineering ropes
- EN 564 - Accessory cord
- EN 12277 - Harnesses
(See Annex A of EN 12278 for a fuller list of mountaineering equipment standards.)
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12278:2007 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Montaineering equipment - Pulleys - Safety requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for pulleys for use in mountaineering including climbing.
This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for pulleys for use in mountaineering including climbing.
SIST EN 12278:2007 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.220.40 - Outdoor and water sports equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12278:2007 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12278:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 12278:2007 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC, EUR-PUB. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Montaineering equipment - Pulleys - Safety requirements and test methodsGorniška oprema - Škripci - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metodeEquipement d'alpinisme et d'escalade - Poulies - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essaiBergsteigerausrüstung - Seilrollen - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12278:2007SIST EN 12278:2007en97.220.40Oprema za športe na prostem in vodne športeOutdoor and water sports equipmentICS:SIST EN 12278:20001DGRPHãþDSLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 12278:200701-oktober-2007
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12278May 2007ICS 97.220.40Supersedes EN 12278:1998
English VersionMontaineering equipment - Pulleys - Safety requirements andtest methodsEquipement d'alpinisme et d'escalade - Poulies - Exigencesde sécurité et méthodes d'essaiBergsteigerausrüstung - Seilrollen - SicherheitstechnischeAnforderungen und PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 April 2007.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2007 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12278:2007: E
Standards on mountaineering equipment.8 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements
of EU Directive 89/686/EEC.9 Bibliography.10
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