ISO/DIS 8539

Forged steel lifting components for use with Grade 8 chain

General information

Current stage: 40.99 Full report circulated: DIS approved for registration as FDIS Sep 2, 2026

Originator: ISO

Owner: ISO/TC 111/SC 3 Components and accessories

Type: International Standard

ICS: 53.020.30 Accessories for lifting equipment

Scope

ISO 8539:2009 specifies general requirements for forged steel components of Grade 8 up to 63 t working load limit, mainly for use in

chain slings,
steel wire rope slings, and
textile slings

intended for lifting objects, materials or goods.
ISO 8539:2009 is not applicable to hand-forged components and welded links, and neither is it applicable to other welded components.

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

PUBLISHED
ISO 8539:2009

NOW

IN_DEVELOPMENT
ISO/DIS 8539
40.99 Full report circulated: DIS approved for registration as FDIS
Sep 2, 2026