rated load definition

rated load means the maximum load for which a crane or individual hoist is designed and built by the man- ufacturer and shown on the equipment nameplate(s).
rated load means the load that machinery or a piece of equipment is rated to bear in accordance with its design. (« charge nominale »)
rated load means the load at which the lift or escalator or passenger conveyor is designed and installed to operate at the rated speed;

More Definitions of rated load

rated load means the maximum load that could be lifted or lowered safely using a particular configuration under the conditions existing at the time of the lifting or lowering operation;
rated load or “contract load” means the load at which the lift is designed to move as specified in the approved drawings ;
rated load means the manufacturer's recommended maximum load.
rated load means the maximum load for which a crane or individual hoist is designed and built by the manufacturer and shown on the equipment nameplate or nameplates.
rated load means the combined weight of employees, tools, equipment, and other material which the working platform is designed and installed to lift.
rated load means the guaranteed gross Output at design point of the Assembly/Unit as set forth in Annexure D - Part 1.
rated load means the load for which the hoist is designed and installed to lift at the rated speed.