National foreword

This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 1677‑3:2001+A1:2008. It supersedes BS EN 1677‑3:2001.

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The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee MHE/1, Chains and fittings.

A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.

A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.

Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.

This British Standard, having been prepared under the direction of the Engineering Sector Policy and Strategy Committee, was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 06 November 2001

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 11 August 2001 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 21 February 2008.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Foreword

This document (EN 1677‑3:2001+A1:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 168 “Chains, ropes, webbing, slings and accessories — Safety”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2008, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by October 2008.

This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2008-02-21.

This document supersedes EN 1677‑3:2001.

The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags .

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EC Directive(s).

For the relationship with EC Directives, see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this document.

This European Standard is a part of a products standard related to safety for components for slings.

The other Parts of EN 1677 for components for slings are:

Part 1: Forged steel components - Grade 8

Part 2: Forged steel lifting hooks with latch - Grade 8

Part 4: Links - Grade 8

Part 5: Forged steel lifting hooks with latch - Grade 4

Part 6: Links - Grade 4

Annexes A and B of this European Standard are informative.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Introduction

This European Standard has been prepared to be a harmonized standard providing one means of complying with the essential safety requirements of the Machinery Directive and associated EFTA regulations.

The hooks covered by this Part of EN 1677 are normally supplied to be part of a sling, but they may also be used for other applications. In such instances it is important that the hook design is checked to ensure its fitness for the intended use.

The extent to which hazards are covered is indicated in the scope. In addition, lifting equipment shall conform as appropriate to EN 292 for hazards that are not covered by this standard.

1 Scope

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.

2 Normative references

3 Terms and definitions

4 Significant Hazards

5 Safety requirements

5.1 Design

5.2 Dimensions

5.3 Materials and heat treatment

5.4 Manufacturing methods and workmanship

5.5 Mechanical properties

6 Verification of safety requirements

6.1 Qualification of personnel

6.2 Type tests

6.3 Manufacturing test regime and acceptance criteria

7 Marking

8 Manufacturer's certificate

9 Information for use

Bibliography

BS EN 1677-3:2001+A1:2008

Components for slings. Safety - Forged steel self-locking hooks. Grade 8

Current, Under Review

Published:

6 Nov 2001