GOST 27913-88 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 27913-88 — "Краны грузоподъемные. Органы управления. Расположение и характеристики. Часть 1. Общие принципы" (English: Lifting appliances. Controls. Layout and characteristics. Part 1. General principles). The standard sets general principles for design, arrangement and performance characteristics of control devices used on lifting cranes for positioning loads.

Abstract

This standard establishes ergonomic, safety and functional requirements for the layout and characteristics of operator controls (levers, pedals, panels, etc.) on lifting cranes. It serves as a foundational, part‑1 document intended to support development of more specific parts for different crane types. The standard was later superseded by a more recent edition harmonized with ISO requirements.

General information

• Status: Replaced / superseded (replaced by GOST 34465.1‑2018).
• Publication date: Approved 28 November 1988; introduced (effective) 1 January 1990.
• Publisher: State Committee for Standards of the USSR (Gosstandart); published by Izdatel'stvo Standartov (Standards Publishing House).
• ICS / categories: Lifting and handling equipment — cranes; typical classification related to 53.020.20 (cranes and lifting equipment).
• Edition / version: Original designation ГОСТ 27913‑88 (1988).
• Number of pages: Short technical leaflet — cited records show about 3–4 pages (varies by print/electronic edition).

Scope

Applies to control devices of lifting cranes used for moving and accurately positioning loads. It defines general principles for location, ergonomic arrangement, actuation characteristics and safety of controls and is intended as the basis for subsequent parts that specify requirements for particular crane types. The provisions were used for conformity assessment and as guidance during the transition to newer, ISO‑aligned standards.

Key topics and requirements

• Ergonomic layout of controls: directions of motion should match natural operator limb movement and minimize awkward actions.
• Actuation forces and operability: example limits given for typical controls — e.g., switching forces cited (approx. up to 160 N for levers and up to 300 N for pedals) depending on frequency and ergonomic criteria for the crane type.
• Safety of placement: locations must prevent accidental actuation and reduce risk of injury or property damage.
• Operator working conditions: visibility, reach, posture and control grouping to support safe, accurate positioning of loads.
• Requirements for levers, pedals and other human‑machine interfaces: mounting, travel, return characteristics and labeling/marking for clear identification during operation.

Typical use and users

Used by crane designers and manufacturers to define control layout and characteristics; by safety engineers and testing laboratories for conformity checks; by technical regulators and certifiers during type approval; and as a reference for maintenance and operator training programs. It also served as a normative reference during updates to EAEU/ISO‑aligned crane control standards.

Related standards

Directly superseded by GOST 34465.1‑2018 (which aligns with ISO requirements for crane controls). The original document referenced/corresponded with ISO 7752 series in earlier formulations. Other crane‑related GOSTs (terminology, parameters, safety) are typically used together with this standard.

Keywords

crane controls; lifting appliances; operator controls; ergonomics; control layout; levers; pedals; safety requirements; GOST 27913‑88; crane standards.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: A USSR national standard (ГОСТ 27913‑88) specifying general principles for the layout and characteristics of controls used on lifting cranes — part 1: general principles.

Q: What does it cover?

A: Ergonomic and functional requirements for operator controls (levers, pedals, panels), safety placement, actuation characteristics and operator working conditions; it provides a baseline for more specific parts for different crane types.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Designers, manufacturers, safety engineers, conformity assessment bodies, regulatory authorities and training/maintenance personnel involved with lifting cranes.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Superseded — the standard was replaced by GOST 34465.1‑2018 (the newer, ISO‑aligned standard came into effect in June 2020). For current requirements refer to GOST 34465.1‑2018 and applicable national/EAEU regulations.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 1 (general principles) and was intended to be the normative base for additional parts that specify control requirements for particular crane types; later consolidated/updated in the GOST 34465 series aligned with ISO.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Crane controls, ergonomics, levers, pedals, control layout, safety, lifting appliances, GOST 27913‑88.