GOST R 56904-2016 PDF

Full title and description

GOST R 56904-2016 — "Steelcord conveyor belts for mining industry. General specifications". The standard establishes general technical requirements, classification and test methods for steel‑cord (steelcord) conveyor belts intended for use in the mining industry.

Abstract

This national standard (ГОСТ Р 56904-2016) defines scope, classification, main parameters and dimensions, technical and safety requirements, environmental requirements, acceptance rules, test methods, storage and transport conditions, basic rules for operation, and manufacturer guarantees for steel‑cord conveyor belts used in mining (including belts used to transport people on troughed conveyors with side‑roller inclination up to 36°). The document includes normative and informative annexes covering methods for category determination, splice rules and specific test procedures.

General information

• Status: In force — introduced for the first time (document introduced/entered into effect 01 July 2017).
• Publication date: Approved 25 March 2016; effective (date of introduction) 01 July 2017.
• Publisher: Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart); printed/electronic editions issued via standard publishers (Standartinform and commercial distributors).
• ICS / categories: ICS 53.040.20 — Components for conveyors (continuous handling equipment). (Russian classification: 53 — lifting and conveying equipment / components for conveyors).
• Edition / version: First edition — GOST R 56904-2016 (2016).
• Number of pages: Approximately 34 pages (commercial copies and registries list 34 pages; some vendor listings show variant page counts 34–36 depending on format).

Scope

The standard applies to steelcord conveyor belts intended for the mining industry for transporting coal, rock, ore, salts and other mined materials, and also for the carriage of people on troughed‑idler conveyors with side‑roller inclination up to 36° inclusive. It addresses classification, principal dimensions and parameters, mechanical and electrical properties, safety and environmental requirements, acceptance and test methods, packaging, transport and storage, splice rules and operational recommendations.

Key topics and requirements

• Classification of steelcord conveyor belts by construction, nominal strength and intended service conditions.
• Principal dimensions, allowable tolerances and marking requirements for belts for mining use.
• Mechanical requirements: tensile/rupture properties of carcass and splices, adhesion between rubber and cord, fatigue characteristics.
• Electrical/surface resistance and flammability/safety provisions relevant for underground use (methods to measure surface electrical resistance and fire‑related tests appear in annexes).
• Environmental and occupational safety requirements for production, installation and operation in mining environments.
• Rules of acceptance, sampling and detailed test methods (including splice strength tests and model‑gallery burn/length tests where applicable).
• Requirements for transportation, storage, installation, maintenance and manufacturer guarantees; recommended procedures for splice preparation and joining.

Typical use and users

Primary users are mining companies, conveyor and belt manufacturers, OEMs of continuous handling equipment, testing laboratories, inspection and certification bodies, safety engineers, and regulatory or procurement departments specifying conveyors and safety measures in underground and surface mining operations. The standard is used to specify belt procurement, acceptance testing, installation and in‑service inspection criteria.

Related standards

GOST R 56904-2016 is related to international and regional conveyor‑belt standards and test methods (for example ISO/CEN documents on conveyor belts and safety requirements, ISO standards covering belt test methods and electrical/flammability characteristics). National GOST/R technical references cited within the standard include earlier GOSTs for steel strips, rubber test methods and measurement instruments; the document is typically used together with ISO/CEN conveyor‑belt series and safety standards for underground installations.

Keywords

GOST R 56904-2016; steelcord conveyor belts; steel‑cord; mining conveyor belts; conveyor belt splices; belt test methods; troughed conveyor; mining safety; belt classification; Rosstandart.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST R 56904-2016 is a Russian national standard (ГОСТ Р) that sets general technical specifications, classification, test methods and operational requirements for steel‑cord conveyor belts used in the mining industry.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers belt construction and dimensions, mechanical and electrical properties, safety and environmental requirements, acceptance rules, methods of testing (including splice tests and certain fire/electrical checks), transport, storage and operation guidelines, plus annexes with recommended procedures (splice rules, methods for establishing operating category, and measurement methods).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Mining operators, conveyor and belt manufacturers, design engineers, testing laboratories, certification and inspection bodies, procurement and safety teams specifying belts for underground and surface mining applications.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published, GOST R 56904-2016 was approved on 25 March 2016 and introduced (came into force) on 1 July 2017. Registry and commercial databases list the document as active/in force (introduced for the first time); users should check the national registry or Rosstandart for any later amendments or replacements before use.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: The standard belongs to the family of conveyor‑belt and continuous handling equipment standards (ICS group 53.040). It is typically referenced alongside other national GOSTs for rubber and steel materials and international ISO/CEN conveyor‑belt standards and test methods when specifying belts for mining applications.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Steelcord, steel‑cord conveyor belt, mining conveyor belts, splicing, belt testing, acceptance rules, troughed conveyors, belt classification, Rosstandart.