Header
About this publication
Preface
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Hazards
5 Sling materials and components
5.1 Fibre ropes
5.2 Coatings
5.3 Cover (sleeves, jackets)
5.4 Mechanical components
5.5 Other materials and components
6 Sling constructions, fabrication and lifting configurations.
6.1 Sling constructions
6.2 Fabrication
6.2.1 Splicing
6.2.2 Considerations for connecting hardware and fittings
6.2.2.1 Eye-and-eye sling constructions
6.2.2.2 Endless sling constructions
6.2.3 Other requirements for mechanical components
6.3 Lifting configurations
6.4 Design factor
6.5 Working load limit
6.5.1 Calculation of the working load limit of a lifting configuration (WLLLC)
6.5.2 Calculation of the working load limit of a lifting configuration (WLLLC) as a consequence of bending losses
6.5.2.1 Eye-and-eye construction utilized in vertical hitch or multi-leg assembly
6.5.2.2 Eye-and-eye and endless construction utilized in basket hitch
6.5.2.3 Endless construction attached to fittings
6.6 Effective work length
6.7 Traceability code
7 Sling verification
7.1 General
7.2 Qualification of personnel
7.3 Type test for verification of sling constructions
7.3.1 General
7.3.2 Methodology
7.3.3 Basic procedure for type testing/verification of MBF
7.3.4 Extended procedure for type testing/verification of MBF
7.3.5 Type test to verify the interaction of a sling construction with fittings
7.4 Manufacturing tests
7.4.1 Visual examination
7.4.2 Determination of the effective work length of sling legs
7.4.3 Proof testing requirements
7.4.3.1 Proof force test
7.4.3.2 Proof testing procedures
7.4.3.3 Proof test certificate
7.4.4 Breaking force tests
7.5 Type and manufacturing testing in case of modifications to sling constructions
7.6 Visual examination
8 Sling marking
8.1 General
8.2 Labelling
8.2.1 Information
8.2.2 Label colour
9 Manufacturer’s certificate
10 Instructions for selection, use, inspection and maintenance
Annex A
A.1 General
A.2 Limitations on the use of the fibre rope sling assemblies due to environmental conditions or hazardous applications (see B.1)
A.3 Documentation required before first use
A.4 Inspection required before first use
A.5 Periodic thorough examination and maintenance
Annex B
B.1 Use of HMPE fibre rope sling assembly in adverse conditions and hazardous applications
B.2 Inspection of HMPE fibre rope sling assemblies in service
B.3 Correct selection and use of fibre rope sling assembly
B.4 Inspection and repair
Bibliography
Appendix ZZ
ZZ.1 Scope
ZZ.2 Variations
