Standard

AS 1418 — Cranes, Hoists & Winches (Design)

AS 1418 specifies the design requirements for cranes, hoists, winches and elevated work platforms in Australia.

Overview

AS 1418 is the design counterpart to AS 2550, specifying how cranes, hoists, winches and EWPs must be designed and manufactured. It underpins the assessment of structural adequacy during inspection and major inspection.

Our engineers reference AS 1418 when assessing fatigue, structural integrity and design compliance of lifting equipment.

What AS 1418 Covers

  • Structural design and load requirements
  • Fatigue and duty classification
  • EWP design (AS 1418.10)
  • Vehicle-loading cranes (AS 1418.11)

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Services

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