EMG works hard to create and deliver products that are as safe and high-quality as possible. Regarding our selection of lifting bags, every model is designed to work in temperatures between -40° and 100° C.
Lifting bags have a maximum shelf life of 96 months (8 years) from the date of production if used according to instructions. This is divided into two parts: the first part, which is 0-36 months of storage before use, and the second part, which is 60 months (5 years) from the first date of use.
We guarantee that every lifting bag is constructed with strong materials and premium lifting slings that can easily support the specified WLL. Before going into mass production, every sling, fabric, stitching, and finished sample was subjected to force testing to ensure they met or exceeded the relevant requirements set by both ISO 21898 and EN 1492-1.
SLING PULL TEST
CYCLIC TOP LIFT TEST
COMPRESSION TEST
EN 1492-1
The EN 1492-1 standard is contained in the Council Directive of 17 May 2006 (2006/42/EF). The production of lifting bags at EMG is guided by standard focus on flat woven webbing slings with regard to load factor, marking, inspection interval, and instruction manual.All of our lifting bag models are manufactured and tested to withstand a vertical safety factor of 7:1, in compliance with EN 1492-1, even though our internal objectives are to meet or exceed requirements of at least 10:1.
ISO 21898
At EMG, the ISO 21898 standard, which addresses flexible intermediate bulk containers, is utilized as a guide for lifting bag production in terms of load factor, pressure testing, and labeling.All of our lifting bag models are manufactured and tested in compliance with ISO 21898 to withstand a cycle of 70 load tests with a safety factor of 4:1 or 6:1, depending on the bag's working load limit. Plastic granulate or real content will be used in this cyclic top lift test. Additionally, a six-hour compression/stacking test will be conducted.
ASME B30.9 & EN 10204
Provisions for the manufacture, attachment, use, testing, inspection, and upkeep of slings intended for load handling are included in ASME B30.9. Since this is an American national safety standard, it applies to these bags produced for our American customers.The strength and quality of the steel elements are certified and guaranteed by EN 10204. This standard only applies to the limited number of lifting bags that we have mounted with steel fittings.
By following these guidelines, we can guarantee that the slings, fabric, stitching, buckles, zippers, and finished products have all been put through testing to meet the WLL specifications of the individual bags.
A certificate of conformance with a distinct serial number, an instruction manual, and a label with pertinent information attached to the bag are included with each unit of the finished product.
*NOT ALL LIFTING PRODUCTS HAVE ISO 21898-REQUIRED TESTING. HARNESSES, HOLSTER BAGS, AND SIMILAR OPEN PRODUCTS ARE NOT APPLICABLE FOR ISO 21898 FOR INSTANCE.