EN13374 Testing for Industry Leading Edge Protection

A key aspect of HAKI's commitment to excellence is its ability to provide in-house EN 13374 compliance testing for Class A, B and C Edge Protection systems. This process not only ensures that products meet safety standards but also accelerates New Product Development (NPD).

The Benefits of In-House Product Testing

Protecting our customers and maintaining HAKI's reputation

Speed to Market

By conducting testing internally, HAKI can significantly shorten product development cycles and accelerate time to market, helping customers get the products they need faster.

Customisation and Flexibility

HAKI can quickly respond to custom requests and adapt designs to meet specific customer requirements, ensuring that the final product is tailored to each projects unique needs.

Compliance with Evolving Standards

With rigorous testing for safety and reliability, HAKI ensures that every product that leaves its facility is fully compliant with the latest EN 13374 revision. Offering customers peace of mind knowing their Edge Protection systems meet the highest standards.

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Enhanced Product Safety

Regular product testing ensures that the systems remain of the highest quality, providing confidence to customers and setting the benchmark for reliability and performance.

Compliance Testing

Class A - Low Slope Use

Testing focuses on wind loadings to the system and static loads to simulate falls onto the barrier or accidents. HAKI conducts a series of pull tests to assess post strength and permissible barrier/wind loadings. This allows for the identification of potential system configurations that will perform optimally under real-world conditions.

All HAKI products are tested to Class A as a minimum.

Compliance Testing

Class B - Medium Slope Use

For Class B and C Edge Protection systems, HAKI uses a separate dynamic testing rig, adjustable between the two classes. Class B tests involve swinging a 50kg bag at specified locations along a built Barrier System and measuring the relative deflection.

This may be used if the angle is less than 30° without limitation of the falling height or 60° and the falling height is less than 2m.

Compliance Testing

Class C - High Slope

Using ramp impact tests to assess high-energy impacts in high-slope environments. Conducted through the "cylinder test" in which a 1m 75.5kg cylinder is rolled down a 5m ramp inclined to 60°.

This may be used if the angle is between 30° and 45° without limitation of the falling height or 40° to 60° if the falling height is less than 5m.

More information about EN 13374

Measuring & Reporting

HAKI uses advanced load cells and measuring equipment to precisely monitor the forces exerted in each Class A test. Whereas Class B and C tests are measured using bespoke equipment with high speed videography. The measurements are analysed to identify failure points, ensuring that all systems meet or exceed safety thresholds. For Class A testing, we also utilise screen recordings to capture load applications, providing further transparency and documentation for compliance.

The Never Compromise on Safety philosophy is embedded in every step of the design and testing process. To ensure the highest level of expertise, HAKI assigns two experienced engineers to oversee the design and testing phases separately. This division of roles aligns with EN 13374 guidelines and allows for independent, thorough evaluation.

The Role of Testing in New Product Development (NPD)

HAKI's in-house testing facility plays a crucial role in the company's two new product development (NPD) streams, cutting lead times and allowing us to bring more solutions to market more efficiently.

Organic Projects: The Research and Development (R&D) team holds monthly meetings to track industry trends and identify new opportunities for product innovation.
Customer Request Projects: Bespoke product solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of individual customers, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness.