BS 1290:1983

Foreword
Cooperating organizations
Specification
Section one. General requirements
1. Scope
2. References
3. Definitions
4. Forms of sling assembly
5. Formation of sling legs
6. Terminations
7. Terminal fittings
8. Information to be given with enquiry or order
9. Testing
10. Identification to be given with enquiry or order
11. Certificate of test and examination
Section two. Specific requirements for slings
constructed from general engineering ropes
12. Rope construction
13. Safe working load
Section three. Specific requirements for slings
constructed from galvanized marine ropes in accordance
with BS365
14. Rope construction
15. Safe working load
Appendices
A. Forms of sling legs
B. Basis for calculating the safe working load of
     wire rope slings
C. Minimum length of soft eyes
D. Design of master links
Tables
1. SWLs for slings constructed from ropes with
     fibre cores
2. SWLs for slings constructed from ropes with
     steel cores
3. SWLs for slings constructed from ropes in
     accordance with BS 365
Figures
1. Single-leg slings, sling legs and terminal fittings
2. Multi-leg slings: typical assemblies
3. Crane hook
4. Typical marking for SWL
5. Leg angles of two-, three- and four-leg slings

Covers dimensions, construction, safe working loads, testing and marking for single and multi-leg slings of ordinary lay in sizes from 5 to 40 mm diameter using plain or galvanized wire. Single part ferrule secured or hand spliced eyes; double part spliced or ferrule endless; double part grommet.