90.93 Standard confirmed Sep 10, 2026
CEN
CEN/TC 168 Chains, ropes, webbing, slings and accessories - Safety
European Norm
53.020.30 Accessories for lifting equipment
Published
This European Standard specifies requirements for forged steel self-locking lifting hooks of Grade 8 having eye or clevis and pin up to 21,2 t working load limit (WLL), mainly for use in:
- chain slings according to EN 818-4
- steel wire rope slings according to prEN 13414-1
- textile slings according to EN 1492-1, EN 1492-2
intended for lifting objects, materials or goods.
The hazards covered by this part of EN 1677 are identified in clause 4.
Annex A gives the bases for calculation of hook dimensions.
Annex B gives an example of a designation systems for hooks of Grade 8.
Legislation related to this standard
Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
Harmonised Standard / Cited in the Official Journal
PUBLISHED
EN 1677-3:2001+A1:2008
90.93
Standard confirmed
Sep 10, 2026
