Table C-2. Load Testing Parameters.

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Table C-2. Load Testing Parameters.

Maximum Allowable Wear

Chain Sizes

(Inches)

3/64

1/4

5/64

3/8

7/64

1/2

9/64

5/8

5/32

3/4

11/64

7/8

3/64

7/32

1-1/6

1/4

1-1/4

9/32

1-3/8

5/16

1-1/2

11/32

1-3/4

c. Metal Mesh Slings.

(1) All slings shall have permanently affixed durable identification showing the rated capacity

of vertical basket hitch and choker hitch slings and the next periodic inspection date.

(2)

Reduction in wire diameter of 25 percent due to abrasion or 15 percent due to corrosion.

(3) Distortion of the female handle so that the depth of the slot is increased more than 10

percent; see Figure C-8.

(4) Distortion of either handle so that the width of the eye is decreased more than 10

percent; see Figure C-8.

(5) A 15 percent reduction of the original cross sectional area of metal at any point around

the handle of the eye; see Figure C-8.

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