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AN AM E R IC AN NAT IO NAL STANDARD ASME B30.26-2015(Revision of ASME B30.26-2010)Rigging HardwareSafety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsASME B30.26-2015(Revision of ASME B30.26-2010)RiggingHardwareSafety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDTwo Park Avenue New York,NY 10016 USADate of Issuance:October 7,2015The next edition of this Standard is scheduled for publication in 2020.This Standard will becomeeffective 1 year after the Date of Issuance.ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of thisStandard.Interpretations are published on the ASME Web site under the Committee Pages athttp:/cstools.asme.org/as they are issued.Interpretations will also be included with each edition.Errata to codes and standards may be posted on the ASME Web site under the Committee Pages toprovide corrections to incorrectly published items,or to correct typographical or grammatical errorsin codes and standards.Such errata shall be used on the date posted.The Committee Pages can be found at http:/cstools.asme.org/.There is an option available toautomatically receive an e-mail notification when errata are posted to a particular code or standard.ThisoptioncanbefoundontheappropriateCommitteePageafterselecting“Errata”inthe“PublicationInformation”section.ASME is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.This code or standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria for American NationalStandards.The Standards Committee that approved the code or standard was balanced to assure that individuals fromcompetent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate.The proposed code or standard was madeavailable forpublic review andcomment thatprovides an opportunityfor additional publicinput from industry,academia,regulatory agencies,and the public-at-large.ASME does not“approve,”“rate,”or“endorse”any item,construction,proprietary device,or activity.ASME does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with anyitems mentioned in this document,and does not undertake to insure anyone utilizing a standard against liability forinfringement of any applicable letters patent,nor assumes any such liability.Users of a code or standard are expresslyadvised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the risk of infringement of such rights,isentirely their own responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted asgovernment or industry endorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for only those interpretations of this document issued in accordance with the establishedASME procedures and policies,which precludes the issuance of interpretations by individuals.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form,in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise,without the prior written permission of the publisher.The American Society of Mechanical EngineersTwo Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990Copyright 2015 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll rights reservedPrinted in U.S.A.CONTENTSForeword.vCommittee Roster.viiB30 Standard Introduction.ixSummary of Changes.xiiChapter 26-0Scope,Definitions,Personnel Competence,Translations,andReferences.1Section 26-0.1Scope.1Section 26-0.2Definitions.1Section 26-0.3Personnel Competence.2Section 26-0.4Translations.2Section 26-0.5References.2Chapter 26-1Shackles Selection,Use,and Maintenance.3Section 26-1.0Scope.3Section 26-1.1Types and Materials.3Section 26-1.2Design Factor.3Section 26-1.3Rated Loads.3Section 26-1.4Proof Test.3Section 26-1.5Identification.4Section 26-1.6Effects of Environment.4Section 26-1.7Training.4Section 26-1.8Inspection,Repair,and Removal.4Section 26-1.9Operating Practices.5Chapter 26-2Adjustable Hardware Selection,Use,and Maintenance.7Section 26-2.0Scope.7Section 26-2.1Types and Materials.7Section 26-2.2Design Factor.7Section 26-2.3Rated Loads.7Section 26-2.4Proof Test.7Section 26-2.5Identification.7Section 26-2.6Effects of Environment.7Section 26-2.7Training.11Section 26-2.8Inspection,Repair,and Removal.11Section 26-2.9Operating Practices.11Chapter 26-3Compression Hardware Selection,Use,and Maintenance.14Section 26-3.0Scope.14Section 26-3.1Types,Materials,and Assembly.14Section 26-3.2Design Factor.14Section 26-3.3Rated Loads.14Section 26-3.4Proof Test.17Section 26-3.5Identification.17Section 26-3.6Effects of Environment.17Section 26-3.7Training.17Section 26-3.8Inspection,Repair,and Removal.17Section 26-3.9Operating Practices.18Chapter 26-4Links,Master Link Subassemblies,Rings,and Swivels.19Section 26-4.0Scope.19Section 26-4.1Types and Materials.19iiiSection 26-4.2Design Factor.19Section 26-4.3Rated Loads.19Section 26-4.4Proof Test.20Section 26-4.5Identification.20Section 26-4.6Effects of Environment.20Section 26-4.7T