Abstract

Specifies requirements, additional to those in AS 1418.1, for guided storing and retrieving machine and universal stacker crane types, and for appliances intended to carry out similar functions and the interface between the elements of the total system. Application, materials, design, structure, clearances and tolerances, ancillary equipment, cabins, platforms and ladders, mechanisms, stability, controls, inspection and testing, maintenance and marking are covered. Appendices provide guidance on assessing mechanism, classification, tolerances, storing and retrieving machine and system layouts, assessment of appliance performance, test certificates, and maintenance procedures.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee ME-005 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 26 April 2018.
The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-005:
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Australian Institute for Non-Destructive Testing
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Crane Association of New Zealand
Crane Industry Council of Australia
Department of Justice and Attorney General (QLD)
Elevating Work Platform Association of Australia
Engineers Australia
Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand
NSW Department of Industry , Skills and Regional Development
SafeWork NSW
Transport for NSW
WorkSafe Division - Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) WA
Worksafe New Zealand
WorkSafe Victoria

Scope

This Standard sets out requirements for guided storing and retrieving appliances of the storage and retrieval machine and universal stacker crane types as defined in AS 2549, for appliances intended to carry out similar functions, and for the interface between the elements of the total system, e.g., racking and the appliances. It does not apply to narrow aisle storage and retrieval machines of the top support bottom guided type, storage and retrieval trucks and industrial trucks complying with AS 2359, and gravity flow systems.
NOTES:
1 A chart showing types of guided storing and retrieving appliances within the scope of this Standard is given in Appendix A.
2 A guided storing and retrieving appliance may be referred to herein as ‘(an) (the) appliance’.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 18/05/2018. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2018 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 18/05/2018
Pages
ISBN
Committee	ME-005
Supersedes	AS 1418.6-1988