EN 13411-8:2011
(Main)Terminations for steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 8: Swage terminals and swaging
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for swage terminals and the securing of such terminals by a swaging process to carbon steel rope conforming to EN 12385-4 and EN 12385-5, spiral strand rope conforming to EN 12385-10 and stainless steel stranded rope.
This European Standard is not applicable to spiral rope incorporating full lock wires - see EN 12385-10 -, nor ropes with coverings and /or fillings (see 3.6.3 of EN 12385-2:2002+A1:2008).
This European Standard is applicable to swaged terminations that have a terminal efficiency factor, KT, of at least 0,9 and are used as part of a wire rope accessory such as a sling, or wire rope assembly that performs a raising, lowering, hauling or supporting function on lifting machinery.
This European Standard is applicable to terminals of the following types that are made of carbon or stainless steel:
- open swage socket;
- closed swage socket;
- swage terminal with thread;
- swage terminal end stop.
This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to swaged terminations, when used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable (see Clause 4).
This European Standard applies to swaged terminations which are manufactured after the date of its publication.
This European Standard is not applicable to swaged terminations used for anchoring ropes to winch drums.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 27-Sep-2011
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 168 - Chains, ropes, webbing, slings and accessories - safaty
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 21-Nov-2022
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)OJ Ref: C, C 338 OJ Date: 18-Nov-2011
Not Harmonized98/37/EC - Machinery
Overview
EN 13411-8:2011 - Terminations for steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 8: Swage terminals and swaging (CEN) specifies minimum safety, design and testing requirements for swage terminals and the swaging process used to permanently secure steel wire ropes. It covers carbon-steel and stainless-steel stranded ropes (including spiral strand per EN 12385-10) used in lifting, hauling, raising, lowering and supporting applications, and applies to swaged terminations manufactured after publication. The standard is not applicable to spiral rope with full lock wires, ropes with coverings/fillings, winch-drum anchoring, or other excluded rope types.
Key Topics and Requirements
- Scope and applicability
- For swage terminals made of carbon or stainless steel (open swage socket, closed swage socket, swage terminal with thread, swage terminal end stop).
- Terminations must have a terminal efficiency factor KT ≥ 0.9.
- Swaging process
- Defined as a cold radial reduction of the swage shank by pressing, rolling or hammering (rotary swaging).
- Manufacturer must follow the swaging system designer’s written instructions (selection, preparation, positioning, swaging procedure, fin removal if applicable, dimensional tolerances, temperature limits).
- Design and materials
- Swage terminal material and dimensions must match the swaging system designer’s type-tested specification.
- Terminal design strength must be at least equivalent to the rope characteristic breaking force (Fuk = Fmin · KT).
- Testing and verification
- Tensile testing: samples must sustain Fuk (≥ 90% of rope minimum breaking force) without slippage; sampling rules apply and additional tests if slippage occurs.
- Fatigue testing: 75 000 cycles followed by tensile test; termination must sustain ≥ 80% of rope minimum breaking force.
- Manufacturing controls and marking
- Certificates of conformity and marking (size and manufacturer) are required; packaging marking allowed where direct marking is impractical.
- Hazard coverage
- Addresses significant hazards (mechanical failure, slippage, fatigue) and reasonably foreseeable misuse in lifting-machine contexts.
Applications and Users
- Designed for use in: lifting slings, wire rope assemblies, load-bearing end fittings on cranes, hoists, winches (except drum-anchoring), and other lifting machinery.
- Primary users:
- Swaging system designers and test laboratories
- Swage terminal manufacturers and swaged-termination assemblers
- Lifting equipment manufacturers, safety engineers, procurement and inspection personnel
- Maintenance and certification bodies responsible for safe rope termination practices
Related Standards
- EN 12385 series (wire rope safety and classifications) - notably EN 12385-2, EN 12385-4, EN 12385-5, EN 12385-10
- EN ISO 7500-1 (test machine verification)
- EN ISO 12100, EN ISO 14121-1 (machine safety and risk assessment)
Keywords: EN 13411-8:2011, swage terminals, swaging, swaged terminations, steel wire ropes, terminal efficiency KT, tensile test, fatigue test, lifting machinery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13411-8:2011 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Terminations for steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 8: Swage terminals and swaging". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for swage terminals and the securing of such terminals by a swaging process to carbon steel rope conforming to EN 12385-4 and EN 12385-5, spiral strand rope conforming to EN 12385-10 and stainless steel stranded rope. This European Standard is not applicable to spiral rope incorporating full lock wires - see EN 12385-10 -, nor ropes with coverings and /or fillings (see 3.6.3 of EN 12385-2:2002+A1:2008). This European Standard is applicable to swaged terminations that have a terminal efficiency factor, KT, of at least 0,9 and are used as part of a wire rope accessory such as a sling, or wire rope assembly that performs a raising, lowering, hauling or supporting function on lifting machinery. This European Standard is applicable to terminals of the following types that are made of carbon or stainless steel: - open swage socket; - closed swage socket; - swage terminal with thread; - swage terminal end stop. This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to swaged terminations, when used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable (see Clause 4). This European Standard applies to swaged terminations which are manufactured after the date of its publication. This European Standard is not applicable to swaged terminations used for anchoring ropes to winch drums.
This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for swage terminals and the securing of such terminals by a swaging process to carbon steel rope conforming to EN 12385-4 and EN 12385-5, spiral strand rope conforming to EN 12385-10 and stainless steel stranded rope. This European Standard is not applicable to spiral rope incorporating full lock wires - see EN 12385-10 -, nor ropes with coverings and /or fillings (see 3.6.3 of EN 12385-2:2002+A1:2008). This European Standard is applicable to swaged terminations that have a terminal efficiency factor, KT, of at least 0,9 and are used as part of a wire rope accessory such as a sling, or wire rope assembly that performs a raising, lowering, hauling or supporting function on lifting machinery. This European Standard is applicable to terminals of the following types that are made of carbon or stainless steel: - open swage socket; - closed swage socket; - swage terminal with thread; - swage terminal end stop. This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to swaged terminations, when used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable (see Clause 4). This European Standard applies to swaged terminations which are manufactured after the date of its publication. This European Standard is not applicable to swaged terminations used for anchoring ropes to winch drums.
EN 13411-8:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 53.020.30 - Accessories for lifting equipment; 77.140.99 - Other iron and steel products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13411-8:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 12100:2010, EN ISO 7500-1:2004, EN ISO 12100-1:2003, EN 12385-1:2002+A1:2008, EN 12385-2:2002+A1:2008, EN ISO 8100-1:2026, EN ISO 8986-2:2009, EN ISO 8256:2004, EN 81-42:2025, EN ISO 8257-2:2006, EN ISO 10350-1:2008, EN 81-41:2024, EN ISO 2580-2:2003, EN ISO 11403-1:2003, EN ISO 15103-2:2007. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13411-8:2011 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/079, M/396. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Endverbindungen für Drahtseile aus Stahldraht - Sicherheit - Teil 8: Stahlfittinge und VerpressungenTerminaisons pour câbles en acier - Sécurité - Partie 8: Bornes à estamper et estampageTerminations for steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 8: Swage terminals and swaging77.140.99Drugi železni in jekleni izdelkiOther iron and steel products53.020.30Pribor za dvigalno opremoAccessories for lifting equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13411-8:2011SIST EN 13411-8:2012en,fr,de01-januar-2012SIST EN 13411-8:2012SLOVENSKI
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EN 13411-8
September 2011 ICS 53.020.30; 77.140.99 English Version
Terminations for steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 8: Swage terminals and swaging
Terminaisons pour câbles en acier - Sécurité - Partie 8: Terminaisons à sertir et sertissage
Endverbindungen für Drahtseile aus Stahldraht - Sicherheit - Teil 8: Stahlfittinge und Verpressungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 13 August 2011.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Relationship between this European Standard And the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC . 14Bibliography . 15 SIST EN 13411-8:2012
3.1.1 open swage socket swage terminal comprising swage shank (1) into which wire rope is inserted and then permanently attached by swaging and a fork coupling section (2) that enables the swaged termination to be connected to the load
Figure 1 NOTE The open swage socket is normally supplied complete with pin. 3.1.2 closed swage socket swage terminal comprising swage shank (1) into which wire rope is inserted and then permanently attached by swaging and a eye coupling section (3) that enables the swaged termination to be connected to the load
Figure 2 3.1.3 swage terminal with thread swage terminal comprising swage shank (1) into which wire rope is inserted and then permanently attached by swaging and a male thread coupling section (4) that enables the swaged termination to be connected to the load
Figure 3 NOTE
May be supplied with nut and locknut (5). SIST EN 13411-8:2012
Figure 4 3.2 swaging cold process by which the shank of a swage terminal is radially reduced with a die by pressing, rolling or hammering NOTE Swaging by hammering is also referred to as ‘rotary swaging’. 3.3 swaged termination completed assembly of swage terminal and rope by swaging
3.4 swaging system design pa
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