Recently, the National Technical Committee for Standardization of Lifting Machinery convened its first working meeting in 2026 at Henan Mine Crane Co., Ltd. to discuss the revision of GB/T3811-2008 "Design Specification for Cranes". The revision data will reference the comprehensive performance (lifespan) laboratory data of cranes from Henan Mine Crane Co., Ltd., and will be used to revise relevant specifications and standards. This revision of the national standard is not only a concrete measure to implement the "National Standardization Development Outline" but also a key practice to promote the intelligent, green, and high-end transformation of the lifting machinery industry, which will undoubtedly lay a solid foundation for improving and upgrading industry standards.

Shang Hong, former second-level inspector of the Special Equipment Safety Supervision Bureau of the State Administration for Market Regulation; Tang Chao, chairman of the National Technical Committee on Standardization of Lifting Machinery; Huang Yuefeng, general manager of Beijing Lifting and Transport Machinery Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd.; Wang Shunting, secretary-general of the National Lifting Machinery Standardization Committee; Lu Jianhu, secretary-general of the Bridge and Gantry Crane Branch of the National Lifting Machinery Standardization Committee; Tao Tianhua, professor-level senior engineer of the National Lifting and Transport Machinery Quality Inspection and Testing Center; Lin Fukui, chairman of ISO/TC96 and director of the Standards Department of Beijing Lifting and Transport Machinery Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd.; Xu Gening, former vice president and professor of Taiyuan University of Science and Technology; Lu Nianli, professor of Harbin Institute of Technology and technical expert of Henan Mine Crane; Cheng Wenming, director and professor of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering of Southwest Jiaotong University and senior consultant of Henan Mine Crane and other authoritative experts and enterprise representatives in the industry gathered together to discuss the major plan for standard revision. Cui Peijun, secretary of the Party Committee of Henan Mine Crane, attended the meeting and delivered a speech.

Cui Peijun stated that GB/T3811, as a fundamental and guiding national standard in the field of crane design, is directly related to improving the quality of crane products, ensuring user safety, and, more importantly, the standardization and sustainable development of the entire crane machinery industry. He suggested that industry experts conduct more in-depth technical guidance and standard dissemination training in enterprises to share their expertise and empower the high-quality development of China's crane industry.

During the meeting, participating experts conducted in-depth discussions on key issues such as establishing a framework for standard revision, upgrading core technical indicators, optimizing and adapting safety specifications, and aligning with international standards. They clarified the key optimization directions and phased work progress for the standard revision, and reviewed and unanimously approved the meeting minutes. The successful convening of this meeting has consolidated industry wisdom, broken down barriers to collaboration between industry, academia, and research, and further solidified the foundation for the revision of the "Crane Design Code." Henan Mine Crane will continue to focus on technological innovation and standard development, fully leverage its leading role, deepen the integration of industry, academia, and research, and help enhance the core competitiveness and international influence of my country's crane machinery industry.