This Part of EN 1677 specifies requirements for forged steel lifting hooks with latch of grade 8 having eye or clevis and pin up to 63 t WLL, mainly for use in: chain slings according to EN 818-4 steel wire rope slings according to prEN 13414-1:1999 textile slings according to prEN 1492-1:2000, prEN 1492-2:2000 intended for lifting objects, materials or goods. This Part of EN 1677 does not apply to hand forged hooks. The hazards covered by this Part of EN 1677 are identified in clause 4. Annex A is informative, and gives the bases for calculation of hook dimensions. Annex B is informative, and gives an example of a designation system for hooks of grade 8. Annexes ZA and ZB give the relationship with EU-Directives.
EN 1677-2:2000+A1:2008 Referenced Document
EN 1050:1996 Safety of Machinery - Principles for Risk Assessment
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EN 1677-2:2000+A1:2008 history
2008EN 1677-2:2000+A1:2008 Components for slings - Safety - Part 2: Forged steel lifting hooks with latch, Grade 8
2000EN 1677-2:2000 Components for Slings - Safety - Part 2: Forged Steel Lifting Hooks with Latch, Grade 8 (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2008)