BS 7333:1990

Committees responsible
Foreword
Section 1. General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Definitions
1.3 Information to be provided
1.4 Classification
1.5 Protection and painting of crane structure
Section 2. Structural
2.1 Permissible stresses
2.2 Allowable deflection
2.3 Joints
Section 3. Mechanical
3.1 Guarding
3.2 Rotating and fixed shafts and axles
3.3 Bearings
3.4 End stops
Section 4. Electrical
4.1 Power supply
4.2 Isolation
4.3 Control equipment
4.4 Electric current pick-up
4.5 Enclosures
4.6 Cables and conductors
Section 5. Technical information, inspection, testing,
certification and marking
5.1 Technical information
5.2 Testing at manufacturer's works
5.3 Inspection and testing after installation and
     before putting crane into service
5.4 Test certificates
5.5 Marking of the crane
Appendices
A. Information to be supplied by the purchaser with
     enquiry and/or order
B. Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
C. List of British Standards for materials and
     equipment suitable for use in the manufacture of
     cranes
Tables
1. Group classification of the crane
2. State of loading for the crane
3. Typical classifications for jib cranes
4. Allowable deflection
5. Recommended maximum lifting speeds
6. Uprating of cables to hoist unit
7. British Standards for materials and equipment
     suitable for use in the manufacture of cranes
Figures
1. Typical slewing jib cranes
2. Typical information to be provided by the
     manufacturer

Describes the design, construction and testing of slewing, but not derricking jib cranes used with either hand, electric or pneumatic hoists. Cranes used on offshore installations to unload vessels are not covered. Includes definitions, information to be provided, classification, protection and painting of crane structure, permissible stresses and electrical needs.