Components for slings - Safety - Part 3: Forged steel self-locking hooks, Grade 8(includes Amendment A1:2008); English version of DIN EN 1677-3:2008-06
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.