Certification for enclosed track workstation cranes and monorials

Check out the latest update on HMI and MMA certification for enclosed track systems so they meet the ANSI standards. This allows buyers and extra level of confidence when buying these systems. Gorbel has always met or exceeded the below requirments but it is nice to have standards in place.

New Monorail and Hoist Certification

Programs

The Monorail Manufacturers Association (MMA) and the Hoist Manufacturer's Institute (HMI) recently introduced the MMA-Certified Program for enclosed track workstation cranes, monorails and patented track systems and the HMI-Certified Program for manual hoists, manual and powered trolleys, powered chain hoists, and powered wire rope hoists.

The MMA-Certified Program was developed by the MMA to instill confidence in product specifiers and end users through evidence that the MMA-Certified products meet the American National Standards (ANSI) MH27.1 or MH27.2 Specifications, and that the products are properly supported in the market.

The HMI-Certified Program was developed by the HMI to instill confidence in product specifiers and end users through evidence that the HMI-Certified products meet one or more recognized standards, and that the products are properly supported in the market.

The certification consists of two sections. The first section consists of a review by a registered professional engineer to determine that the product design meets or exceeds the design requirements of one or more recognized standards by completing the Declaration of Conformity – Technical. Upon affirmation of this, the Declaration of Conformity - Technical is stamped by the registered professional engineer. The second section addresses service and support. A Declaration of Conformity – Service and Support is signed by the company’s CEO. This Declaration of Conformity – Service and Support affirms that the company provides:

1. Literature and manuals that address safety, installation, maintenance, warranty, and replacement parts.
2. Product training and technical support.
3. Availability of spare parts for the “life cycle” of the product.
4. Qualified service and repair capability.
5. Proof of adequate liability insurance.

The Monorail Manufacturers Association administers MMA-Certified and only those products that have met the technical, support and service requirements can display the MMA-Certified logo. Companies having earned the MMA-Certified status for their products will display the MMA-Certified logo on their products, literature and brochures.

The Hoist Manufacturer's Institute HMI-Certified allows that only those products that have met the technical, support and service requirements can display the HMI-Certified logo. Companies having earned the HMI-Certified status for their products will display the HMI-Certified logo on their products, literature and brochures.

For more information on these certification programs, visit www.MMAcertified.org and www.HMIcertified.org.

If you would like more information about the standards or on workstation enclosed track systems please contact us at  sales@ergonomicpartners.com