ASME_B30.18-2021.pdf

AN AM E R IC AN NAT IO NAL STANDARDASME B30.18-2021(Revision of ASME B30.18-2016)Stacker Cranes(Top or Under Running Bridge,Multiple Girder With Top or Under Running Trolley Hoist)Safety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsASME B30.18-2021(Revision of ASME B30.18-2016)Stacker Cranesx(Top or Under Running Bridge,Multiple Girder With Top orUnder Running Trolley Hoist)Safety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDTwo Park Avenue New York,NY 10016 USAxDate of Issuance:September 30,2021ThenexteditionofthisStandardisscheduledforpublicationin2026.ThisStandardwillbecomeeffective1yearaftertheDateofIssuance.ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of this Standard.Interpretations arepublished on the ASME website under the Committee Pages at http:/cstools.asme.org/as they are issued.Errata to codes and standards may be posted on the ASME website under the Committee Pages to provide corrections toincorrectlypublisheditems,ortocorrecttypographicalorgrammaticalerrorsincodesandstandards.Sucherratashallbeusedon the date posted.TheCommitteePagescanbefoundathttp:/cstools.asme.org/.Thereisanoptionavailabletoautomaticallyreceiveane-mailnotification when errata are posted to a particular code or standard.This option can be found on the appropriate CommitteePage after selecting“Errata”in the“Publication Information”section.ASME is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.ThiscodeorstandardwasdevelopedunderproceduresaccreditedasmeetingthecriteriaforAmericanNationalStandards.TheStandardsCommitteethatapprovedthecodeorstandardwasbalancedtoassurethatindividualsfromcompetentandconcernedinterestshavehadanopportunityto participate.The proposed codeorstandardwasmadeavailable forpublic reviewandcommentthatprovidesanopportunityfor additional public input from industry,academia,regulatory agencies,and the public-at-large.ASME does not“approve,”“rate,”or“endorse”any item,construction,proprietary device,or activity.ASME does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any items mentioned in thisdocument,anddoesnotundertaketoinsureanyoneutilizingastandardagainstliabilityforinfringementofanyapplicableletterspatent,norassumeanysuchliability.Usersofacodeorstandardareexpresslyadvisedthatdeterminationofthevalidityofanysuchpatentrights,andtherisk of infringement of such rights,is entirely their own responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted as government or industryendorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for only those interpretations of this document issued in accordance with the established ASME proceduresand policies,which precludes the issuance of interpretations by individuals.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form,in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise,without the prior written permission of the publisher.The American Society of Mechanical EngineersTwo Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990Copyright 2021 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll rights reservedPrinted in U.S.A.CONTENTSForeword.vCommittee Roster.viiB30 Standard Introduction.ixSummary of Changes.xiiChapter 18-0Scope,Definitions,Personnel Competence,and References.1Section 18-0.1Scope of B30.18.1Section 18-0.2Definitions.1Section 18-0.3Personnel Competence.6Section 18-0.4References to Other Codes and Standards.6Chapter 18-1General Construction and Installation.8Section 18-1.1Marking.8Section 18-1.2Clearances.8Section 18-1.3General Construction Runways and Supporting Structures.9Section 18-1.4Stacker Crane Construction.9Section 18-1.5Cabs.9Section 18-1.6Footwalks and Ladders.10Section 18-1.7Stops,Bumpers,Rail Sweeps,and Guards.10Section 18-1.8Brakes.11Section 18-1.9Electrical Equipment.13Section 18-1.10Hoisting Equipment.16Section 18-1.11Warning Devices.17Section 18-1.12Lubrication.17Chapter 18-2Inspection,Testing,and Maintenance.18Section 18.2.1Inspection.18Section 18-2.2Testing.19Section 18-2.3Maintenance.19Section 18-2.4Rope Inspection,Replacement,and Maintenance.20Chapter 18-3Operation.22Section 18-3.1Qualifications and Responsibilities.22Section 18-3.2Translation of Technical and Safety-Related Information and Manual(s).23Section 18-3.3Conduct of Operators.23Section 18-3.4Handling the Load.23Section 18-3.5Miscellaneous.24Figures18-0.2.1-1Cab-Operated Stacker Crane.218-0.2.1-2Floor-Operated Stacker Crane.318-0.2.1-3Underhung Stacker Crane Movement.4iii18-1.9.3-1Recommended Arrangement of Controllers or Master Switches(Three-Motor Crane).1418-1.9.3-2Recommended Arrangement of Controllers or Master Switches(Four-Motor Crane).1418-1.9.3-3Recommended Arrangement of Controllers(Pendant Push-Button Station Arrangement)1518-1.9.3-4Recommended Arrangement of Controllers(Radio Crane Control Transmitter LeverArrangement).15ivFOREWO