ISO 10570-2004 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10570:2004 — Earth-moving machinery — Articulated frame lock — Performance requirements. This International Standard specifies performance requirements for an articulated frame lock intended to prevent unintended articulation of earth‑moving machinery with an articulated frame (as defined in ISO 6165) during shipment or maintenance.

Abstract

Defines the performance criteria for an articulated frame lock used on earth‑moving machinery to ensure the machine cannot articulate unintentionally while being transported or worked on. The document is concise (short technical specification) and focuses on functional/performance requirements rather than detailed design prescriptions.

General information

• Status: Published (current edition confirmed by ISO review).
• Publication date: July 2004 (Edition 2 — published 14 July 2004).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 53.100 (Earth-moving machinery).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2004).
• Number of pages: 3.

Core bibliographic and lifecycle details as recorded by ISO. The 2004 edition replaces ISO 10570:1992 and was last reviewed and confirmed in 2020, so the 2004 edition remains the published edition.

Scope

This standard applies to articulated frame lock devices fitted to earth‑moving machines that have an articulated chassis: it specifies performance requirements to prevent unintended machine articulation during shipment or maintenance. The scope covers where and how such devices are intended to be mounted/attached, basic performance under deformation/loading, and visibility/identification considerations appropriate for transport/maintenance states. It is a short performance‑oriented standard rather than a full design specification.

Key topics and requirements

• Performance requirement to prevent unintended articulation of articulated‑frame earth‑moving machinery during shipment and maintenance.
• Mounting positions and attachment method requirements to ensure secure locking and compatibility with the machine frame.
• Criteria for acceptable deformation/strength under expected loads (performance under mechanical stress).
• Identification/colour/visibility recommendations for the lock to support safe handling during transport and maintenance.
• Applicability is defined with reference to machine types and terminology from ISO 6165.

Typical use and users

Used by OEMs and component suppliers who design and fit articulated frame locks, safety and maintenance engineers, transportation and logistics teams responsible for moving heavy earth‑moving machines, procurement/specification writers, and conformity assessors who verify that machine transport/maintenance arrangements meet recognized performance criteria.

Related standards

Notable related documents include ISO 6165 (earth‑moving machinery — identification and vocabulary) which defines machine types and terminology referenced by ISO 10570, and the earlier ISO 10570:1992 which the 2004 edition supersedes. ISO/TC 127 technical committee outputs and other ISO machinery safety standards may also be relevant when integrating locking devices into machine safety and transport procedures.

Keywords

articulated frame lock; articulated‑frame lock; earth‑moving machinery; articulated chassis; transport lock; shipment lock; maintenance lock; performance requirements; ISO 10570; ISO 6165.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10570:2004 is an International Standard that sets performance requirements for articulated frame lock devices used on earth‑moving machinery to prevent unintended articulation during shipment or maintenance.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers functional/performance criteria for articulated frame locks including secure mounting/attachment, deformation/strength performance, and identification/visibility considerations necessary to keep machines locked safely during transport or maintenance.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers and suppliers of earth‑moving machinery and locking devices, safety and maintenance engineers, transport/logistics teams, procurement specialists, and regulatory or inspection bodies involved in machine transport and maintenance safety.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The ISO 10570:2004 edition is the currently published edition; it replaced ISO 10570:1992 and was reviewed and confirmed by ISO in 2020, so the 2004 edition remains the active publication.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the body of standards addressing earth‑moving machinery produced under ISO/TC 127. It references terminology and machine classification given in ISO 6165; other related ISO and regional standards on machine safety, transport and component testing may also be relevant when applying ISO 10570.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Articulated frame lock; earth‑moving machinery; transport lock; shipment lock; maintenance lock; performance requirements; ISO 10570; articulated chassis.