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Comparision of FEM, HMI and CMAA Classifications

Corresponding crane
Hoist Classification Typical application
class
DIN 15018
FEM HMI ISO CMAA Example
and sim.
1Cm H1 M2 Class A H1/B2 Maintenance crane in machine house. Used only occasionally.
Light duty work shop crane, single shift operation, low average
1Bm H2 M3 Class B H1/B2
loads. Maximal load lifted occasionally.
Light/Medium duty work shop crane, single shift operation,
1Am H3 M4 Class C H2/B3
medium average loads. Occasional lifting of max load.
Medium/heavy duty work shop crane, 1 or 2 shift operation.
2m H4 M5 Class D H2/B3
Reular medium and heavy loads.
H2/B3
Heavy duty crane, 2 shift operation. Nominal load regularly
3m H4 M6 Class D or
lifted Traverse or other dead loads below the hook.
H3/B4
H4 Class D H3/B4
Very heavy duty crane, 2-3 shift operation, grab or magnet
4m or M7 or or
below the hook. Regular heavy loads.
H5 Class E H4/H6

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