NEN EN ISO 6218 : 2015

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
   4.1 General
   4.2 Strength requirements
5 Models
   5.1 Left-hand model (L)
   5.2 Right-hand model (R)
   5.3 With or without foundation
       5.3.1 Type A
       5.3.2 Type B
6 Design
   6.1 Rope drum
       6.1.1 Drum capacity
       6.1.2 Drum diameter
       6.1.3 Rope fastening
   6.2 Handwheel
       6.2.1 Clearance
       6.2.2 Construction
       6.2.3 Handhold
   6.3 Arresting device
   6.4 Pawls and ratchets
   6.5 Protective device
   6.6 Foot brakes
   6.7 Gears
7 Dimensions
   7.1 General
   7.2 Main dimensions of the coupling device
   7.3 Dimensions of the foundation
8 Material
   8.1 Material of the flat bars of the foundation
   8.2 Material of fastening bolts
9 Manufacturer's certification and operating instructions
   9.1 Manufacturer's certification
   9.2 Operating instructions
10 Designation
11 Marking
Annex A (normative) Type testing

Defines dimensions and safety requirements for manually operated and power-driven coupling devices used for assembling inland navigation vessels as a push tow or vessels coupled alongside by means of wire rope connections.