International Tower Cranes 2011

12th May 2011

EN 14439 Update
Tim Watson
CPA Technical Consultant

Latest Advances in Tower Crane

Standards and Design

Old and New Standards

Old National Standards
DIN

15018
NF E 52-081
FEM 1.001

EN 14439:2006 + A2:2009
One

standard across Europe

Adopted by these
manufacturers amongst
others

What's New in EN14439

Improved Safety in Service

Compulsory anemometer
Anti-collision and zoning devices
Improved cab visibility

Improved Operator Comfort

Requirements for cab heating and control station layout

Improved Safety for Erection and Maintenance

Personnel

Reduction of crushing hazards

Improved access
Specifications for climbing systems

Increased Requirements for Out-of-service Wind

Out-of-service Wind

European Storm Wind Map

CPA TIN 027

Effects of Different
Standards
A typical top slew tower
crane on a rail going chassis
Standard

FEM 1.001

DIN 15018

EN14439
FEM 1.005
C25

EN14439
FEM 1.005
D25

Max. Height
under Hook

50.2 metre

46.9 metre

46.9 metre

41.9 metre

Base Ballast

80.2 tonne

114 tonne

96 tonne

102 tonne

Out-of-service Wind
Accidents

Common Requirements for

Access Walkways EN 13586
Toprail

Minimal
Gaps

Midrail

Minimum
Width

Toe board

Common Requirements for

Access Ladders

Zoning Systems

Anemometer

Requirements for Operators

Cabs

Climbing Frame Design

Benefits of EN 14439

One Standard across Europe

Improved access for the operator
Improved access for maintenance
Improved operator comfort
Improved requirements for climbing
frames
All adds up to improved safety for tower
cranes

Thank You