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AN AMERICAN NATIO NAL STANDARDSlingsASME B30.9-2006(Revision of ASME B30.9-2003)Safety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsCopyright 2007 by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.No reproduction may be made of this material without written consent of ASME.cCopyrighted material licensed to Stanford University by Thomson Scientific(),downloaded on Oct-05-2010 by Stanford University User.No further reproduction or distribution is permitted.Uncontrolled when printed.ASME B30.9-2006(Revision of ASME B30.9-2003)SlingsSafety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDThree Park Avenue New York,NY 10016Copyright 2007 by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.No reproduction may be made of this material without written consent of ASME.cCopyrighted material licensed to Stanford University by Thomson Scientific(),downloaded on Oct-05-2010 by Stanford University User.No further reproduction or distribution is permitted.Uncontrolled when printed.Date of Issuance:May 4,2007The next edition of this Standard is scheduled for publication in 2010.There will be no addendaissued to this edition.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,and will also be published within the next edition of theStandard.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 assume 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 EngineersThree Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990Copyright 2007 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll rights reservedPrinted in U.S.A.Copyright 2007 by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.No reproduction may be made of this material without written consent of ASME.cCopyrighted material licensed to Stanford University by Thomson Scientific(),downloaded on Oct-05-2010 by Stanford University User.No further reproduction or distribution is permitted.Uncontrolled when printed.CONTENTSForeword.viCommittee Roster.viiB30 Standard Introduction.ixSummary of Changes.xiiChapter 9-0Scope,Definitions,and References.1Section 9-0.1Scope of ASME B30.9.1Section 9-0.2Definitions.1Section 9-0.3References to Other Publications.3Chapter 9-1Alloy Steel Chain Slings:Selection,Use,and Maintenance.4Section 9-1.0Scope.4Section 9-1.1Training.4Section 9-1.2Materials and Components.4Section 9-1.3Fabrication and Configurations.4Section 9-1.4Design Factor.4Section 9-1.5Rated Loads.4Section 9-1.6Proof Test Requirements.8Section 9-1.7Sling Identification.8Section 9-1.8Effects of Environment.8Section 9-1.9Inspection,Removal,and Repair.8Section 9-1.10Operating Practices.10Chapter 9-2Wire Rope Slings:Selection,Use,and Maintenance.11Section 9-2.0Scope.11Section 9-2.1Training.11Section 9-2.2Materials and Components.11Section 9-2.3Fabrication and Configurations.11Section 9-2.4Design Factor.12Section 9-2.5Rated Load.12Section 9-2.6Proof Test Requirements.13Section 9-2.7Sling Identification.14Section 9-2.8Effects of Environment.14Section 9-2.9Inspection,Removal,and Repair.14Section 9-2.10Operating Practices.15Chapter 9-3Metal Mesh Slings:Selection,Use,and Maintenance.26Section 9-3.0Scope.26Section 9-3.1Training.26Section 9-3.2Materials and Components.26Section 9-3.3Fabricat