BS EN 1677-3:2001+A1:2008

This standard BS EN 1677-3:2001+A1:2008 Components for slings. Safety is classified in these ICS categories:

• 53.020.30 Accessories for lifting equipment

This European Standard specifies requirements for forged steel self-locking lifting hooks of Grade 8 having eye or clevis and pin up to 21,2 t 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.