26.9.1 Marking

In addition to the information required by the applicable legislation and standard manufactured to, the following information should be permanently and legibly marked on a suitable part of the magnetic lifter unless the magnetic lifter is a permanently installed component of a larger lifting appliance in which case the appliance itself may be so marked:

  1. Identification mark. (If the manufacturer has not provided a unique serial number then it is the responsibility of the user to add the identification mark to identify the equipment with the inspection and examination reports).

  2. Working load limit.

  3. Name of manufacturer.

  4. Year of manufacture.

  5. Load rating information relating to thickness of load, air gaps, etc.

  6. Self weight of the magnet if it exceeds 5% of its WLL or 50 kg whichever is the less.