TS 13387

TS 13387 is a service standard focused on how authorised services for load carrying bands (systems) should be organised and what technical capability they should have. For systems used to transport materials such as coal, soil and similar loads of varying volume and shape from one place to another, the standard addresses the structure of the service provider, its operating practices, technical equipment and personnel qualifications together.

Core areas addressed for authorised services

• Structural characteristics: the organisational set-up, division of responsibilities and the institutional arrangement needed to deliver the service.
• Operating practices: the general framework for maintenance, repair and service workflows.
• Technical equipment: the tools, facilities and infrastructure needed to perform the service tasks.
• Personnel qualifications: the competence and characteristics expected from technical managers and relevant staff.
• Authorisation aspect: the rules and evaluation basis associated with authorised service status.

In general technical terms, load carrying bands are continuous conveying systems used to move bulk or discrete materials in a controlled way. They are common in mining, stockyards, production lines and dispatch areas. Reliable maintenance, correct adjustment, appropriate spare parts and regular inspection are important for preserving conveying performance.

This standard is concerned not with the mechanical design of the conveyor system itself, but with the institutional and technical qualification framework of the authorised services that work on such systems. Its purpose is to support maintenance and repair work being carried out at a defined level of competence, with consistent service quality and clear responsibility.