EN 1677-2:2000+A1:2008

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 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
  5.6 Hook latches
6 Verification of safety requirements
  6.1 Qualification of personnel
  6.2 Type tests
  6.3 Manufacturing test regime and acceptance criteria
  6.4 Hook latches
7 Marking
8 Manufacturer's certificate
9 Instructions for use
Annex A (informative) - Bases for the calculation of hook
        dimensions
Annex B (informative) - Designation system for hooks - Grade 8
  B.1 Designation
  B.2 General format
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 98/37/EC
Annex ZB (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 2006/42/EC

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 1492-2:2000intended 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.