EMG strives to produce and deliver products of the highest and safest quality. When it comes to our assortment of lifting bags, all of our models are meant to function in weather conditions ranging from -40° to 100° C.
For lifting bags, if the product is used as intended, the product will last for a maximum of 96 months (8 years) from the production date, this is split into 0-36 months of storage life before taken to use, followed by 60 months (5 years) from the first day of use.
We assure that all lifting bags have been made from sturdy materials and high-quality lifting slings that will easily withstand the marked WLL. Every sling, fabric, stitching and final product has been force tested and surpassed the relevant requirements set by EN 1492-1 as well as ISO 21898 before mass production.
PULL TEST OF SLINGS
CYCLIC TOP LIFT TEST
COMPRESSION TEST
EN 1492-1
The EN 1492-1 standard is found in the Council Directive of 17 May 2006 (2006/42/EF). The standard focus on flat woven webbing slings and is at EMG used as guidance for the production of the lifting bags with respect to load factor, marking, inspection interval and instruction manual.In accordance with EN 1492-1 all of our lifting bags are produced and tested to withstand a vertical safety factor of 7:1 although our internal goals are to pass requirements of at least 10:1.
ISO 21898
The ISO 21898 standard focus on flexible intermediate bulk containers and is at EMG used as guidance for the production of lifting bags with respect to load factor, pressure testing and marking.In accordance with ISO 21898 all of our lifting bag models are produced and tested to withstand a cycle of 70 load tests of safety factor 4:1 or 6:1, depending on the WLL of the bag. This cyclic top lift test will be performed using plastic granulate or actual content. Furthermore, a compression/stacking test will be performed for 6 hours.
ASME B30.9 & EN 10204
ASME B30.9 includes provisions that apply to the fabrication, attachment, use, inspection, testing, and maintenance of slings used for load handling purposes. This standard is only relevant for our customers located in USA as it is an American national safety standard.EN 10204 is a standard used to certify and ensure the quality and strength of the steel elements. This standard is only relevant on our small selection of lifting bags mounted with steel fittings.
With these standards we ensure that our slings, fabric, stitching, buckles, zippers and final products have been tested to withstand the WLL requirements of each specific bag.
With every unit of a final product comes a certificate of conformity with a unique serial number, an instruction manual and a label placed on the bag showing the relevant data.
*NOT ALL LIFTING PRODUCTS ARE TESTED ACCORDING TO ISO 21898. ISO 21898 IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR OPEN PRODUCTS SUCH AS HARNESSES, HOLSTER BAGS AND SIMILAR.
