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Safety coefficient

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Safety coefficient

The safety coefficient is determined as follow:

  • Lifting:

Non rotating rope

Standard steel rope

The Machines Directive 2006/42/EC IMPOSES a (minimum) coefficient of 5

The Machines Directive 2006/42/EC RECOMMENDS a coefficient of 5.

  • Pulling/hauling:

Non rotating rope

Standard steel rope

Non applicable

The Machines Directive 2006/42/EC does not issue any specific recommendations. The standard practice is a coefficient of 3.

HUCHEZ winches are engineered to be equipped with ropes corresponding to these safety coefficients.