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Applications
- Fixed and slewing tower cranes
- Mobile and truck-mounted cranes
- Overhead and gantry cranes
- Electric, manual, and chain hoists
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Technical inspection record
UNI ISO 9927-1 Inspections
Structured inspections on lifting appliances under UNI ISO 9927-1. Three levels of inspection: daily, annual by expert technician, and five-year by expert engineer.
01Overhead and gantry cranes02EN 13001
Technical scope
Where it applies and what is checked
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Technical capabilities
- Technical assessment of equipment condition
- Safety systems and limit switch verification
- Inspection of ropes, chains, hooks, and connected accessories
- Photo documentation of significant findings
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Industries served
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Logistics and warehousing
- Shipbuilding
Verification method
Technical evidence
Inspection sequence
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Collection of available equipment and use information
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Visual and functional checks on accessible components
- 03
Review of hoists, hooks, chains, limit switches, and safety devices
When it is needed
When use, condition, or applicable rules call for a targeted inspection.
What is checked
Components, markings, condition, and function are checked with the applicable method.
What remains documented
Results, evidence, and follow-up stay connected to the equipment in Cruscotto™.
Technical appendix
Operational reference checklists
The complete tables remain available to prepare the work and share inspection criteria.
Chain hoists
UNI EN 13157 - Cranes, hand-powered lifting equipment · ISO 7592 - Chains for hand-operated chain hoists · Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC · D.Lgs. 81/2008 - Annex VI · INAIL guidelines - Lifting equipment inspections
| Check | Method | Acceptance criterion | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| CE marking | Visual | Present, readable, conforming | Directive 2006/42/EC |
| Capacity, serial number, manufacturer | Visual | Readable, complete data consistent with manual | EN 13157 §7.2 |
| Hoist body integrity | Visual | No deformation or structural damage | EN 13157 §5.2 |
| Surface condition | Visual | No deep corrosion or covering paint | INAIL |
| Upper/lower hooks | Visual | Intact, latches working, no deformation | EN 13157 §5.3 |
| Safety and anti-derailing devices | Visual | Present, correctly mounted, intact | EN 13157 §5.3 |
| Brake, lock, end-stop function | Manual test | Smooth operation and secure engagement | EN 13157 §5.3 |
| Load chain integrity | Visual | No visible defect, crushing, or cut | EN 13157 Annex C |
| Chain elongation | Measure / comparison | <=2% versus nominal length | EN 13157 Annex C |
| Link diameter reduction | Caliper | <=5% versus nominal value | ISO 7592 |
| Pins, bolts, rings wear | Visual + caliper | No excessive play or visible wear | INAIL |
| Lubrication | Manual check | Chain lubricated, moving components greased | EN 13157 / Manufacturer manual |
Inspection outcome
Results, evidence, and record continuity
Evidence and deliverables
- Collection of available equipment and use information
- Visual and functional checks on accessible components
- Review of hoists, hooks, chains, limit switches, and safety devices
- Technical report with findings, attachments, and notes for the responsible person
Cruscotto™
The record stays connected to the equipment
The result, documents, useful images, and follow-up form a searchable history for each piece of equipment.
- Inspection result and date
- Evidence and reports
- Non-conformities and follow-up actions
Applicable references
Standards and codes
Complete references remain available without interrupting the operational reading of the record.
Open references and regulatory context
- 01UNI ISO 9927-1
- 02UNI ISO 4306-1
- 03D.Lgs 81/08
- 04EN 13001
Scope boundaries
When the inspection needs to be extended
The scope depends on the appliance, operating history, accessibility, and available records. Structural conditions or unresolved findings may require additional tests, examinations, or specialist assessment.
Services connected in the same inspection path
01D.Lgs 81/08 Art. 71 checks on lifting accessoriesPeriodic and extraordinary checks under Art. 71 of Italian D.Lgs. 81/08 for ropes, chains, slings, accessories, and below-the-hook equipment. Written results and history are organised in Cruscotto™; these checks should not be confused with Annex VII / D.M. 11 April 2011 statutory periodic verifications for listed equipment.View detail 02Visual Examination (VT)Direct and instrument-assisted visual inspection to review identification, condition, and wear of lifting accessories, slings, hoists, magnets, clamps, and spreader beams.View detail 03Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)Magnetic particle examination for detecting surface and near-surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic components. Essential method for hooks, chain links, and lifting accessories subject to cyclic loading.View detail
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