{"id":51389,"date":"2026-07-03T14:27:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T13:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.haagh-protection.com\/uncategorized\/pallet-gate-tuv-certification-why-its-standards-are-so-important\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T14:27:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T13:27:05","slug":"pallet-gate-tuv-certification-why-its-standards-are-so-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.haagh-protection.com\/en\/news\/tips-and-tutorials\/pallet-gate-tuv-certification-why-its-standards-are-so-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Pallet gate T\u00dcV certification: why its standards are so important"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pallet gate T\u00dcV certification: what does a T\u00dcV certificate actually mean?<\/h2>\n

When you are looking for a safe pallet gate, you will often come across the term T\u00dcV certification<\/em><\/strong>. At first glance, it sounds like an important quality mark. However, the mention \u201cT\u00dcV certified\u201d on its own actually says surprisingly little. <\/p>\n

The real value of a pallet gate T\u00dcV certification<\/a> does not lie in the T\u00dcV name itself, but in the standards included in the certificate. Only when it is clear which safety requirements, manufacturing processes, and structural standards have been assessed can you determine what the certification actually means for the safety and quality of a pallet gate. <\/p>\n

For Haagh Protection\u2019s Variogate pallet gates<\/a>, the T\u00dcV certification is based on a combination of various European and Dutch standards. Together, these standards ensure that the design, production, and structural safety meet high quality and safety requirements. <\/p>\n

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Why does the term \u201cT\u00dcV certified\u201d alone not provide enough information?<\/h3>\n

T\u00dcV is an independent certification body that assesses products, processes, and structures. A T\u00dcV certificate is therefore not a standard in itself, but a confirmation that a product complies with specific guidelines and standards. <\/p>\n

This means that two products can both have a T\u00dcV certificate, while the content of that certification may differ significantly. For a pallet gate, it is therefore important to look beyond the \u201cT\u00dcV certified\u201d label alone. The question that needs to be asked is: <\/p>\n

Which safety standards are included under T\u00dcV certification?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is precisely these standards that determine whether a pallet gate truly meets the requirements for structural safety, manufacturing quality, and reliability.<\/p>\n

Which safety standards are included in the T\u00dcV certification of Variogate pallet gates?<\/h3>\n

The T\u00dcV certification of Haagh Protection\u2019s Variogate pallet gates includes the following standards:<\/p>\n

EN 1090-1 \u2013 Controlled production of steel structures<\/h4>\n

The EN 1090-1 standard sets requirements for the production of load-bearing steel structures. This standard ensures that the manufacturing process follows defined quality procedures and that production is demonstrably controlled. <\/p>\n

For a pallet gate, this means that production does not depend on chance or individual working methods, but is carried out according to a controlled and certified quality process.<\/p>\n

EN 14122-3 \u2013 Safe design of fences and guardrails<\/h4>\n

The EN 14122-3 standard specifies the requirements for permanent means of access and safety barriers in industrial installations and machinery.<\/p>\n

This standard sets requirements for, among other things, the construction, dimensions, strength, and safety of guardrails. As a result, the design of a pallet gate is aligned with safe use as collective fall protection. <\/p>\n

EN ISO 9606 \u2013 Certification of welders<\/h4>\n

A structure is only as strong as the quality of its welds.<\/p>\n

That is why EN ISO 9606 requires welders to demonstrably possess the appropriate professional competence. Only certified welders are permitted to perform the welded joints covered by this standard. <\/p>\n

This ensures the quality of the joints, which is essential for the reliability and service life of a pallet gate.<\/p>\n

NEN 6702 \u2013 Structural safety and loading requirements<\/h4>\n

The Dutch standard NEN 6702 relates to the loads that structures must be designed to withstand, such as wind loads and other external forces.<\/p>\n

Voor een kantelhek betekent dit dat de constructie is berekend en beoordeeld conform de uitgangspunten van deze norm. Hierdoor kan worden aangetoond dat het systeem bestand is tegen de belastingen waarvoor het is ontworpen. <\/p>\n

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What do these safety standards mean in practice?<\/h3>\n

The strength of the T\u00dcV certification of Variogate pallet gates lies<\/a> in the combination of these standards.<\/p>\n

Together, they ensure that:<\/p>\n