This European Standard specifies requirements for forged steel self-locking lifting hooks of Grade 8 having eye or clevis and pin up to 21,2t working load limit (WLL), mainly for use in:
- chain slings according to EN 818-4
- steel wire rope slings according to prEN 13414-1
- textile slings according to EN 1492-1, EN 1492-2 .
intended for lifting objects, materials or goods.
The hazards covered by this part of EN 1677 are identified in clause 4.
Annex A gives the bases for calculation of hook dimensions.
Annex B gives an example of a designation systems for hooks of Grade 8.
BS EN 1677-3:2001 history
2001BS EN 1677-3:2001+A1:2008 Components for slings - Safety - Forged steel self-locking hooks - Grade 8
2001BS EN 1677-3:2001 Components for slings - Safety - Forged steel self-locking hooks - Grade 8