Germany: GL RC Attests CE Conformity of UPDRAFT Winch

GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) has assessed UPDRAFT’s “UPDRAFT winch 800-20-A” according to DIN EN 14492-2:2006. Additionally, GL RC evaluated the CE marking process, the technical design and the manuals for this product according to the EC machinery directive.

CE marking is an essential part of bringing products to the European market. In Europe, it is mandatory for many types of products, including machinery and electrical products.

The UPDRAFT winch has been developed in cooperation with UPDRAFT’s parent company Geo Gleistein & Sohn, PPTechniq and the consultancy company GlobeKon. The winch operates with a chemical fibre rope and is designed for operation up to 30m/min (empty) in offshore wind turbines with hub heights up to 120m.

Support for CE Marking

GL Renewables Certification offers end-to-end support to manufacturers, from analysis of the relevant standards, conformity assessment of products, through to certification. This helps manufacturers to affix the CE mark and to deliver the required conformity statement according to the EC directives.

GL Renewables Certification’s specialist expertise includes: Wind turbine analysis and collation of the applicable standards, assessment of the CE marking process for wind turbines, their components and the assembly process, risk assessment, documentation and site evaluation for CE requirements, as well as training courses and seminars.

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Press release, September 19, 2012; Image: GL