DIN EN 13796-2 2022-08 PDF

Full title and description

STB DIN EN 13796-2:2022-08 — Safety requirements for cableway installations designed to transport persons — Carriers — Part 2: Slipping resistance tests for grips (includes Amendment A1:2022). The document specifies test methods and pass/fail criteria to assess the slipping resistance of grips used on haulage, carrying or towing ropes for passenger cableway carriers (aerial ropeways and ski-tows).

Abstract

This standard (DIN-adopted EN 13796-2, edition 2022-08) defines the scope, test setup, specimen preparation, test procedure and criteria for slipping-resistance (grip pull-off) tests of grips used on carriers for cableway installations designed to carry persons. It applies to grips on monocable and bicable aerial ropeways (fixed or detachable grips) and to fixed-grip ski-tows; it excludes installations for goods and inclined lifts. The edition incorporates Amendment A1:2022.

General information

• Status: Current / active national adoption of the EN standard (DIN adoption indicated by the DIN prefix).
• Publication date: 2022-08-01 (edition listed as 2022-08).
• Publisher: Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN) — adoption of the European Standard EN 13796-2.
• ICS / categories: 45.100 — Cableway equipment / related cableway safety categories.
• Edition / version: DIN EN 13796-2:2022-08 (includes Amendment A1:2022).
• Number of pages: Typically reported as 8–11 pages in distributor listings (catalog entries commonly list 8–10 pages).

Scope

EN 13796-2:2022 specifies requirements for conducting slipping-resistance (grip pull-off) tests on grips clamped on the haulage or carrying rope of carriers of monocable or bicable aerial ropeways (fixed or detachable grips) and on the towing rope of ski-tows with fixed grips. It is intended to verify grip performance under defined test conditions and does not apply to goods-transport installations or inclined lifts. The part supports the broader EN 13796 series on carriers for passenger cableway systems.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and normative references specific to carrier grips and test apparatus.
• Requirements for information to be provided by the manufacturer prior to testing (e.g., grip type, rope data, clamping procedure).
• Pre-test examination and specimen preparation procedures to ensure representative test conditions.
• Test methods and instrumentation for measuring slipping resistance / pull-off force of grips.
• Pass/fail criteria and reporting requirements, including how results are to be recorded and interpreted.
• Reference to harmonization with applicable EU cableway regulation and relationship to other parts of EN 13796 (e.g., Part 1).

Typical use and users

Primary users are manufacturers of grips and carriers for passenger cableway installations, test laboratories performing type or acceptance tests, certifying bodies, maintenance organizations for ropeway systems, and design/engineering teams responsible for installation safety. Regulators and authority inspectors may use the standard to verify compliance with safety requirements for passenger cableways.

Related standards

EN 13796-2 is part of the EN 13796 series on carriers for cableway installations. Relevant related documents include EN 13796-1 (Part 1: grips, carrier trucks, on-board brakes, cabins/chairs/carriages, etc.), EN 1907 (terminology for cableway installations), and other cableway safety standards such as EN 13223 (drive systems and mechanical equipment). Historical editions and amendments (e.g., EN 13796-2:2017 and earlier) are superseded or merged into the 2022 edition with A1.

Keywords

cableway; cable car; aerial ropeway; ski-tow; carriers; grips; slipping resistance; grip pull-off test; safety requirements; DIN EN 13796-2; Amendment A1:2022; 45.100.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: DIN EN 13796-2:2022-08 (as listed in the STB/DIN catalog entry) is the national (DIN) publication of EN 13796‑2, Part 2, which specifies slipping-resistance test methods and requirements for grips used on carriers for passenger cableway installations.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers test setup, specimen handling, measurement of pull-off/slipping resistance forces for grips clamped on haulage, carrying or towing ropes, and the criteria for assessing whether grips meet required resistance levels. It applies to monocable/bicable aerial ropeway grips and fixed-grip ski-tows but excludes goods-only installations and inclined lifts.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of grips and ropeway carriers, independent testing laboratories, conformity assessment bodies, maintenance and inspection teams for ropeway operators, and regulatory authorities supervising cableway safety.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2022-08 edition (with Amendment A1:2022) is listed as the current DIN-adopted version that supersedes earlier editions (for example, the 2017 edition and prior variants). Always check with the national standards body or publisher for the absolute current status before relying on the document for compliance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 2 of the EN 13796 series (carriers). Part 1 addresses grips, carrier trucks, on-board brakes, cabins, chairs, carriages and related items; other parts of EN 13796 and related EN standards cover additional cableway components and systems.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Cableway installations, carriers, grips, slipping resistance, grip pull-off test, aerial ropeways, ski-tows, safety requirements, DIN EN 13796-2, Amendment A1:2022, ICS 45.100.