ISBN 978-0-626-19488-8 SANS 1505-1:2007 Edition 2.3 SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Ball type couplings and towing brackets for towing caravans and light trailers Part 1: Towing brackets and integrated towing devices i Published by Standards South Africe 1 dr lategan road groenkioof [2 private bag x191 pretoria 0001 ‘ol: 012 428 7911 fax: 012 344 1568 international code +27 12 wesw.stansa.coza © Standards South Africa {@ division of SABS)SANS 1505-1:2007 Edition 2.3 Table of changes Change No.| Date ‘Scope ‘Amdt 4 1098 |Amended to allow only the vehicle manufacturer to decide how! towing brackets and infegrated toning devices should be filed 0 a| vehicle. Amat 2 2005 | Amended to change the designation of SABS standards to SANS| standards, to update referenced standards, and to delete reference | tothe SABS. Aidt 2007 | Amended to change cequremenis on capaclly and anchoragh . (6.1.2) and instructions for instaiation (clause 7). Foreword This South Aftican standaré was approved by National Committee StanSA SC §120.27K, Stesring committee fer construction cf motor vehiicies ~ Towing devices, in accordance with procedures of Standards South Aftica, in compliance with annex 3 of the WTOFTBT agreement This document was published in May 2007. This document supersedes SANS 1505-1:2005 {edition 2.2) A vortical line in the margin shows where the text has been technically modified by amendment No. 3. In this part of SANS 1605, the requirements for materials, clearances and dimensions, and the method of dynamic test are based on EC Directive 94/20. Annexes A and B are for information only.‘SANS 1505-1;2007 Edition 2.3 Contents Page Foreword $ $0078 vernon sev oe 3 2 Normative references .. 3 Defintion: 4 Requirements 55 Inspection and method of test. 6 Packing and marking... 7 Instructions for installation . ‘Annex A (informative) Quatity verification of towing brackets and integrated towing devices. Annex B (informative) Bibliography.SANS 1505-1:2007 Edition 2.3 Ball type couplings and towing brackets for towing caravans and light trailers. Part 1: Towing brackets and integrated towing devices 1 Scope ‘This part of SANS 7505 specifies requirements for towing brackets and integrated towing devices. intended to be fitted to towing vehicles of gross vehicle mass (GVM) not excesding 22 000 ka, and intended for tewing a caravan or a light taller of GVM nat exceeding 3 £00 kg.” NOTE Guidance on the quality verification of towing brackets and integrated towing devices is given in annex A 2 Normative references ‘The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this lexi, constitute provisions of this part of SANS 1505. All standards are subject to revision and, since any reference fo a standard is deemed to be a reference to the latest ecition of that standard, parties 10 agreements based on this part of SANS 1505 are encouraged to Lake stops to ensure the use of the most recent editions of the standards indicated below. Information on currently valid national and interaational standards can be obtained from Standards South Africa. SANS 136/150 1456 (SABS ISO 1456), Metallic coatings ~ Electrodeposited coatings of nickel plus ‘chromilura and of copper plus nickel plus chromiurn. SANS 136/1SO 1458 (GABS 1SO 1458), Metallic coatings ~ Electrodeposited coatings of mick ‘SANS 1905-2 (SABS 1505-2), Bal! type couplings and towing brackets for lowing caravans and light traiters ~ Part 2: Coupling bails and bel! supports. SANS 2081/ISO 2081, Metalic coatings ~ Electroplated coatings of zine on iron or steel. SANS 10064, The preparation of steei surfaces for coating. 4}, These caravans and trailers correspond to vehicles of categories 0; ang Or, as defined in SANS 1207,SANS 1505-1:2007 Edition 2.3 3 Definitions For the purposes of this part of SANS 1505, the following definitions apply. 34 complete towing device an attachment that |s intended to be fitted to a towing vehicle and thal incorporates 2 coupling ball tc receive the comesponding coupling socket of a lowed vehicle (see figures 1(a) and 1(b}) 32 integrated towing device complete towing device that comprises a towing bracket and @ coupling ball manufactured in one piece (see figure Ta)) 33 reference line 2 horizontal line that passes through the centre of the coupling ballin the longivdinel plane of a Coupling device when the vehicie is fly laden (see Figure 3¢a}) 34 towing bracket that part of a complete towing device that attaches the coupling ball (and the ball support, when relevant) io the towing vehicle (see figure 1(c}) 35 towing device assembly 2 comple'e towing device thet comprises ¢ separable towing brackel, @ coupling ball and, when relevant, a ball support (see figure 1(b)) 4 Requirements 44 Design 4.1.1 Materials ‘Coupling devices shall be made of steel, oF forged steel, or cast sieel, NOTE Other materials may be uses, providus that equivalence has been demostated bythe mansacs et 4.1.2 Capacity and anchorage 4.4.2.1 A towing bracket or an integrated towing device shall be designed taking into account the Gui of the towing vehicle and the GVM of the towed vehicle permitied by tne towing vohicle manufacturer 4.1.2.2 A towing bracket or an integrated towing devico shall be so designed that it can be fitted to the towing vehicle for waich itis intended In the manner specified by 2) the manufacturer of the towing vehicle concemeds or ») the manufacturer of the towing bracket or integrated towing device, if the towing vehicle marutacturer does not specty a particular methoc of afachnent pecily 3b Amdt 1; amdt 3SANS 1505-1:2007 Edition 2.3 4.4.3 Clearances and dimensions 4.3.1 Clearances 4.1.3.1. When a towing bracket or an integrated lowing device Is correctly fitted to the towing vehicle for which itis intended, the clearances around the coupling ball shall be at least equal to those shown in figure 2. 4.4.3.1.2 To ensure normal coupting and uncoupling capability, the minimum angles of rotation shall be a = 10° (vertically) and 8 = 60° (horizontally), an¢ the angle of rotation about the horizontal axis shall be 10° horizoniaty, 4.13.1.3 When a coupling socket is coupled to a coupiing ball that complies with the requirements ‘of SANS 1806-2 and is in the locked position, the coupling socket shall be able to rotate freely Under the following conditions: 8) a minimum angle of rotation of a = £ 20° and f= + 90°: and ) in conjunction with 6 = + 90°, an angle of rotation of 25° in both directions about the horizontal axis, ‘The following combinations of motions must be possible at all angles of horizontal rotation: 8) a= + 15° with axial rotation of 25°; b) a= + 20° with axial rotation of # 10° where @ is the angle of vertical rotation; B is the angle cf horizontal rotation. 44.3.2 Dimensions 4.1.3.2 Integral coupling ball The dimensions of the coupling ball of an integrated towing device shall comply with the requirements for dimensions given in SANS 1505-2. 4.4.3.2.2 Coupling ball mounting surface In the case of a towing bracket with a mounting surface for a coupling ball, the dimensions of the mounting surface shall comply with the requirements for dimensions given in SANS 1505-2 and shall not be convex. 4.4.4 Surface finish 4.1.4.4 Electroplating ‘When ary component of owing bracket or an integrated towing device i electroplated, the plating shall comply with the relevant requirements of one of the folowing standards, as applicable: a} SANS 135: condition 3; or b} SANS 136: condition 3: or c} SANS 2081: code FaiZn 8, 41.4.2 Painting ‘When any component of a towing bracket or an integrated towing device Is painted, the preparation {or painting shall have been done in accordance with the relevant requirements of SANS 10064 5SANS 1505-1:2007 Edition 2.3 Vi A ULLLLLLEYA ko rst Figure 1(a) — Integrated towing device I i Dretsan me oy Figure 1(c] — Towing bracket Figure 1 — Towing devicesSANS 1505-1:2007 Edition 2.3 Dimensions in nitimeties os Figure 2(a)— Profile section view (section A-A) Dimensions in mitimetras 30° max t— | /- Figure 2(b} — Top view {section B-B) Figure 2— Clearances around the coupling bailSANS 1505-1:2007 Edition 2.3 4.2 Resistance to dynamic load hen @ towing bracket or an integrated towing device is tested in accordance with §.2.4, it shall not {ail and there shall be no permanent delormation or visible structural damage. ‘Amdt 4 5 Inspection and method of test 5.1 Inspection ‘aspect and measure each specimen for compliance with the requirements of 4.1 5.2 Dynamic load test 5.2.1 Apparatus 52.1.1 Test bed, that comprises a rigid fixture with anchorage points geometrically icentical with those specified by the manufacturer of the towing vehicle for which the towing bracket isintended, 5.2.4.2 Lead ram, or other means of applying a test load to a coupling ball (that complies with the Fequirements of SANS 1505-2) attached to the towing bracket, or io the integrated towing device. The test load is applied along the fine that lies in the median longitudinal plane of the coupling device and passes through the ball cenire, at an angie a of £ (15 + 1") or # (20° 4 1") # the reference line, as applicable. (See figure 3.) 5.2.2 Loading angle ‘When the vertical static load does not exceed the value calculated from formula 1, use c= +15" ¢ 1° if the ball centre fies be'ow the horizontal line that passes through the highest of the rearest fixing points and parallel tothe reference ine, and a = ~15" = 1° the ball ceive les above ‘that horizontal line. (See figures 3(b) and 3(c)) When the vertical sialic load exceeds the value calculated from formula 1, use a = +20" + 1" # the ball Centre lies below the horizontal ine that passes through the highest ofthe nearest fxing points end parallel to the reference line, and use a = ~20° £ 1° # the ball centre fies above tha! horizontas line. s mae a Fe= ME * @ Gy +m) 1 000 whore SIs the vertical static load, in kilograms; ‘mM és the GVM of the towing vehicle, specified by its manufacturer, in kilograms; ‘mis the GVM of the towed vehicle, specified by the manufacturer of the coupting device, in kilograms; is the gravity acceleration, in metres per second squared; Fe is the value, in kilonewions, determined from formula 2, thal corresponds to the longitudinal force between the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle. NOTE The angle ais usec to simulate the etiect ofthe vertical static laed,SANS 1505-1:2007 Edition 2.3 __——Highest fixing point lle! fo reference line Reference line — Ball centre Figure 3(a) — Reference line Reference tine jas +05 Fe Oegasee Figure 3{b) — Reference line above the horizontal line Reference line -0,6F; beg ue Figure 3(c) — Reference line above the horizontal line Figure 3— Test anglesSANS 1505-1;:2007 Edition 2.3 5.2.3 Test load and loading cycle 52.3.4 Test load Arrange for the amplitude of the test load to be 0.6 * F;, where F, is calculated from formula 2 (see 5.2.2). 5.2.32 Loading cycle Ensure that the test load varies sinusoidally between -0,6 « F. and +0,6 Fe, at a frequency not exceeding 35 Hz. 5.2.4 Procedure 5.2.4.1 Subject ail lowing brackets or integrated towing devices to the following procedure: |) Mount the specimen on the test bed in accordance with the method of attachment specified by the manufacturer of the towing vehicle, and couple the coupling bailto the load ram. Amdt 1 'b) Apply the test load (see 5.2.3.1), for 2 x 10° cycies. ©) Inspect the towing bracket and check for compliance with 4.2, matt 5.2.4.2 Deleted by amendment No. 1 5.2.4.3 The tests described in $2.4.1 shall, where applicable, be carried out at the two positions GIVEN BY fam has ANG Iriny in, COSpectively (see figure 4). ‘Amdt 10SANS 1505-1:2007 Edition 2.3 Line parallel to reference line end passing through the highest of the / nearest fixing points of ball ft Ball below tine parattel to reference tine Ball above line parallel lo reference line Line porattel to reference tine and \{- passing through the highest of the hearest fixing points af ball rgmsuen SRS alt atove tine poratte Ball above tine poraltel to reference line Line parallel to reference tine and passing through the highest of the naarest fixing points of ball eg 40. —Test positions 1SANS 1505-1:2007 Edition 2.3 6 Packing and marking 6.1 Packing ‘When necessary, each towing bracket or integrated towing device shall be so packed or Protected 35 lo prevent damage io the coupling bal, she mourting surfaces end any serew Iireats Curing ‘normal transportation ang handling 6.2 Marking Each towing bracket or integrated towing device shall be provided with a permanently fixed data plate that is legibiy and indelibly marked with the following: @) the manufacturer's name, trade name or trade mark; by the maximum permissible GVM of a towed vehicle, in kilograms, specified by the towing vehicle ‘manufacturer, but not exceeding 3 500 kg; 6) the maximum permissible vertical static load on the coupling, in kilograms; 9) the number “50”, fo indicate that the towing bracket is intended to be used only with 2 coupling ball of nominal diameter $0 mm. In the case of an integrated towing device, “S0" indicates that the device is to be used only with a coupling socket of nominal diameter 50 mm; and 2) in the case of coupling bells that can be dismentod, 1) the dimensions hand , where these dimensions are fixed, and 2} the VaIUES Of Pass, Ime ANC Pain, in Where h and are variable, 7 Instructions for installation [ 7.1 Each towing orackt or integrated towing devico shall be supplied with detailed insructons for installation. All points of anchorage relative fo the reference line shall be as ‘specified by the towing vehicle manufacturer. Amdt 1; amdt 3 7.2 It the ‘owing vehicle manufacturer does not specify all points of anchorage relative to he reference line, they shail be supplied by the manufacturer of the towing bracket cr integrated towing device. (See 4.1.2.2.) ‘Arnot 3 12‘SANS 1505-12007 Edition 2.3 Annex A (informative) Quality verification of towing brackets and integrated towing devices When @ purchaser requires ongoing veriication of the quality of towing brackets or integrated towing devices (or both), itis suggested that, instead of concentrating solely on evaluation of the finat product, he also direct his attention to the manufacturer's quality system. in this connection it should be noted that SANS 9901 covers the provision of an integrated quality system. Amdt 2 Annex B informative) Bibliography Directive 94/20/EC of the European Perliament and of the Council of 20 May 1994. The mechanical ‘coupling devices of motor vehicles and their railers and thelr attachment to those vehicles, ‘SANS 1207 (SABS 1207), Braking. 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