GOST 33712-2015 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 33712-2015 — Cranes. Rated capacity limiters. General requirements. The standard (Russian title: ГОСТ 33712-2015 «Краны грузоподъемные. Ограничители грузоподъемности. Общие требования») establishes general requirements for rated-capacity/load-capacity limiters used on load‑lifting cranes, covering classification, design, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance in relation to limit loads and load moment.

Abstract

This document sets out the fundamental requirements for devices that limit the rated lifting capacity of cranes (load-capacity limiters or OGP). It defines which types of limiters are covered, their functional and safety-related behaviour under limiting loads (including those due to load magnitude and/or load moment), requirements for mechanical and electrical interfaces, testing and verification, and references to complementary standards for specific crane types.

General information

• Status: Active — introduced for the first time (effective/implemented).
• Publication date: Designation year 2015; approved mid‑2016; introduced / entry into force 1 April 2017.
• Publisher: Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart) / national standards authority (Russian GOST system).
• ICS / categories: 53.020 (Lifting equipment) — specifically 53.020.20 Cranes.
• Edition / version: First issue: GOST 33712-2015 (adopted 2015, implemented 2017).
• Number of pages: 12 pages (typical published PDF).

Scope

Applies to rated-capacity (load-capacity) limiters for load‑lifting cranes as classified for various crane types (mobile, tower, jib, bridge/overhead, etc.). The standard addresses limiter functional requirements with respect to loads and load moments, constructive features, requirements for mounting, adjustment, commissioning, operation, maintenance and testing, and refers to related parts of the GOST series that specify device requirements for particular crane types.

Key topics and requirements

• Classification of limiters in line with crane types and load/moment conditions (reference to ISO/other classification principles where applicable).
• Functional safety: automatic intervention logic for limiting lifting operations when rated capacity or safe load moment is exceeded.
• Design and construction requirements: mechanical, electrical and electromagnetic compatibility considerations, enclosure protection and conformity to nominal voltages.
• Installation, adjustment and commissioning procedures to ensure correct initiation thresholds (including corrections for boom/jib outreach where required).
• Verification, testing and calibration requirements, including periodic checks during operation and maintenance records.
• Reference interoperability with related limiting/indicating devices and parameters recorders used on cranes.

Typical use and users

Used by crane designers, equipment manufacturers of limiting devices, system integrators, installers, commissioning engineers, maintenance teams, safety engineers, certification bodies and regulatory authorities. The standard supports selection, design integration and verification of rated-capacity limiters on mobile cranes, tower cranes, jib cranes and bridge/overhead cranes where protection against overload and excessive load moment is required.

Related standards

Main related documents include the GOST series on limiting and indicating devices and crane safety (for example GOST 32575.1 and parts 2–5 addressing specific crane types), GOST 33713-2015 (recorders of operating parameters), and international/industry standards on crane classification and safety (ISO and EN crane standards such as ISO 4301 series and EN/ISO design and safety series). Implementers should consult the referenced parts for device‑type specific requirements.

Keywords

cranes; rated-capacity limiter; load-capacity limiter; overload protection; load moment limiter; crane safety; limiting devices; crane installation; calibration; testing; GOST; Rosstandart.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 33712-2015 is the Russian national standard that specifies general requirements for rated-capacity (load-capacity) limiters fitted to load‑lifting cranes. It defines functional, installation, commissioning, operational and maintenance requirements for such devices.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the scope, classification, basic design and functional behaviour of load‑capacity limiters, requirements for mounting, adjustment and commissioning, testing and verification, and interaction with other limiting/indicating systems used on cranes. It also points to device‑type specific GOST documents for detailed requirements.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Crane manufacturers and designers, limiter/device manufacturers, installers and commissioning engineers, maintenance and safety personnel, test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies that certify crane safety equipment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published it is a current (active) standard introduced for the first time (designation year 2015) and was brought into force on 1 April 2017. Users should check the national standards catalogue for any amendments or newer revisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it belongs to the set of crane safety and device standards and is intended to be used together with the GOST/GOST R series addressing limiting and indicating devices for specific crane types (for example GOST 32575.1 and related parts) and with companion documents such as GOST 33713-2015 (recorders of operating parameters).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Load-capacity limiter, rated capacity limiter, crane overload protection, load moment limiter, limiting devices, crane safety, calibration, testing, installation, maintenance, GOST.