BS 466:1984

Committees responsible
Foreword
Section 1 - General
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Information to be provided
4 Classification
5 Service conditions
Section 2 - Structural
6 Permissible stresses in structures
7 Vertical deflection
8 Vibration of crane structure
9 Structural sections
10 Joints
11 Bridge girder
12 End carriages
13 Buffers
14 End stops
15 Drop stops
16 Access platforms, walkways, ladders and stairs
17 Emergency escape provision
18 Driver's cabin
Section 3 - Mechanical
19 Permissible stresses in mechanisms
20 Brakes
21 Motion limiting devices
22 Load indication and limiting devices
23 Gearboxes
24 Lubrication of bearings
25 Keys, keyways, splines and serrations
26 Guarding
Section 4 - Electrical
27 General
28 Power supply
29 Earthing
30 Power distribution
31 Control equipment
32 Resistor rating
33 Motors for crane motion drives
34 Enclosures
35 Brakes
36 Power supplies for auxiliary equipment
37 Heaters
38 Radio interference
39 Cables and conductors
Section 5 - Protection and painting
40 Protection and painting of metalwork
41 Surface condition of structural members
42 Protection of machinery
Section 6 - Testing, marking and certification
43 Testing at manufacturer's works
44 Testing after final assembly and before putting
   into service
45 Marking
46 Technical information
47 Test certificates
Appendix A - Information to be supplied with
             enquiry or order
Appendix B - Crane performance
Appendix C - Information to be supplied by
             manufacturer
Appendix D - Classification of cranes and crane
             mechanisms
Appendix E - Noise
Appendix F - Crane gantries
Appendix G - United Kingdom and EEC legislation
             relating to power driven overhead
             travelling cranes
Appendix H - Headroom clearances, platform and
             walkway widths
Appendix J - List of British Standards for materials
             and equipment suitable for use in the
             manufacture of cranes
Publications referred to

Cranes power driven in all motions for working indoors or exposed. Covers classification and design requirements for structure and mechanisms, brakes, controls, motors, electrical protective gear, lighting and heating. Stipulates compliance with BS 2573:Parts 1 and 2 and includes testing requirements.