Tests - TB-43-01420026

TB 43-0142

1Definitions

of peculiar terms can be found in either ANSI 630.9-1971

or the General Industrial Standards 29 GFR Part 1910.184.

2These tables are taken from ANSI Standard 830.9-1971, "Slings".

Metal Mesh Sling Showing Characteristic Parts.

Figure C-8.

d. Rope. Natural and Synthetic Fiber Slings. Fiber rope slings made from conventional three

strand construction fiber rope shall not be used with loads in excess of the rated capacities prescribed

in Tables 16 through 19 of the General Industry Standards 29 CFR Part 1910.184.

e. Synthetic Web Slings. Synthetic web slings should not be used with loads in excess of rated

capacities prescribed in Tables 20 through 22 of the General Industry Standards 29 CFR Part

1910.184. Types of slings and types of hitches, etc., are illustrated in the General Industry Standards

and ANSI Standard 830.9.

f. Hoisting Beam Slings. Refer to inspection criteria in paragraph C-1.f. In addition, refer to

paragraphs C-2.a. through C-2.e. for inspection criteria associated with wire rope, chain, metal mesh,

or synthetic web components.

C-3. Tests. Conduct the function testing of slings and cables concurrently with the corresponding

inspection and test of the lifting device system of which they are integral part. Working load limits of

the lifting ropes, chains, slings, or combinations should never be less than the load rating of the

hoisting device. Keep individual records for each sling. Record pretest and post-test findings, actions

taken, and test date in the historical records of the sling or lifting cable.

C-4. Hooks. Hooks used with slings shall be inspected concurrently with the slings. Check for

deformation, distortion, cracks, wear, damage, or malfunctioning latch and hook attachment. Visual

examination may be supplemented with magnetic particle or other non destructive type testing

whenever apparent conditions indicate the need for more in-depth inspection. Hooks shall be

removed from service if they are cracked, have throat openings of more than fifteen percent in excess

of normal, more than a ten degree bend or twist from the plane of the unbent hook, or wear exceeding

ten percent of tne original dimensions.

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