ASME_B30-26-2004.pdf

AN AMERICA N NATIO NA L STA NDA RDRigging HardwareASME B30.26-2004Safety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and Slings-,-,-ASME B30.26-2004Rigging HardwareSafety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsThree Park Avenue New York,NY 10016AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD-,-,-Date of Issuance:May 20,2005The next edition of this Standard is scheduled for publication in 2007.There will be no addenda issuedto this edition.ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of this Stan-dard.Interpretations are published on the ASME Web site under the Committee Pages athttp:/www.asme.org/codes/as they are issued,and will also be published within the next edition ofthe Standard.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 National Stan-dards.The Standards Committee that approved the code or standard was balanced to assure that individuals from com-petent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate.The proposed code or standard was made avail-able for public review and comment that provides an opportunity for additional public input 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 any itemsmentioned in this document,and does not undertake to insure anyone utilizing a standard against liability for infringe-ment of any applicable letters patent,nor assume any such liability.Users of a code or standard are expressly advisedthat determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the risk of infringement of such rights,is entirely theirown responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted as gov-ernment 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 EngineersThree Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990Copyright 2005 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll rights reservedPrinted in U.S.A.-,-,-iiiCONTENTSForeword.vCommittee Roster .viIntroduction .viiiChapter 26-0Scope,Definitions,and References .1Section 26-0.1Scope.1Section 26-0.2Definitions .1Chapter 26-1ShacklesSelection,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 HardwareSelection,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 .9Section 26-2.5Identification.9Section 26-2.6Effects of Environment .9Section 26-2.7Training .10Section 26-2.8Inspection,Repair,and Removal .10Section 26-2.9Operating Practices.10Chapter 26-3Compression HardwareSelection,Use,and Maintenance .13Section 26-3.0Scope.13Section 26-3.1Types,Materials,and Assembly.13Section 26-3.2Design Factor .15Section 26-3.3Rated Loads .15Section 26-3.4Proof Test .15Section 26-3.5Identification.15Section 26-3.6Effects of Environment .15Section 26-3.7Training .15Section 26-3.8Inspection,Repair,and Removal .15Section 26-3.9Operating Practices.16Chapter 26-4Links,Rings,and SwivelsSelection,Use,and Maintenance .17Section 26-4.0Scope.17Section 26-4.1Types and Materials .17Section 26-4.2Design Factor .17Section 26-4.3Rated Loads .17Section 26-4.4Proof Test .17Section 26-4.5Identification.18-,-,-Section 26-4.6Effects of Environment .18Section 26-4.7Training .18Section 26-4.8Inspection,Repair,and Removal .18Section 26-4.9Operating Practices.19Chapter 26-5Rigging BlocksSelection,Use,and Maintenance.21Section 26-5.0Scope.21Section 26-5.1Types and Materials .21Section 26-5.2Design Factor .21Section 26-5.3Rated Loads .22Section 26-5.4Proof Test .22Section 26-5.5Identification.22Section 26-5.6Effects of Environment .22Section 26-5.7Training .23Section 26-5.8Inspection,Repair,and Removal .23Section 26-5.9Operating Practices.24Figures1Shackle Types.32Angle of Loading(Shackles).53Typical Shackle Components .64Side Loading .65Turnbuckles .76Eyebolts .87Eye Nuts.88Swivel Hoist Rings.99Angle of Loading(Adjustable Hardware).1110Wire Rope Clips.1311Wedge Sockets .1412Links