VDI/BV-BS 6205 Blatt 3:2012-04

This guideline is valid for the production, placing on the market, design and application of lifting inserts and lifting systems for the lifting and handling of precast concrete elements. Lifting systems consist of a lifting insert permanently anchored in the precast concrete component and the corresponding lifting accessory and sling gear which are temporarily attached to the insert.It is directed in particular to designers and users in the precast concrete plant. It contains recommendations and explanations for the planning and application of lifting inserts and lifting systems.The technical provisions of this guideline do not exclude other national or European regulations and specifications which ensure an at least equal safety level.This guideline is valid for lifting inserts and lifting systems, independently of whether they were developed and produced for a specific application or produced and placed on the market in series.The repeated use of lifting inserts in the event of different application as for example during the lifting and handling of crane weights as well as for permanent use are not covered by this guideline.

21.060.99, 91.100.30

This document has been replaced by: VDI/BV-BS 6205:2021-09 .