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FOR WIRE ROPE Instructions for use

Wire rope hooks, should be inspected before use to ensure that:
• all markings are legible.
• a hook with the correct WLL has been selected with respect to the sling design.
• hooks are free from nicks, gouges, and cracks.
• hooks are not heat treated, modified, repaired, or reshaped by machining or bended. (This may affect
their Working Load Limit).
• hooks are not distorted or unduly worn. (Maximum allowable wear is 10 % of the original diameter)
• the hook is never side-, tip- or back- loaded.
• the hook is supporting the load correctly.
• the latch should not be supporting any load.
• the latch of the hook(s) is present and functional.
LIFTING SLING FITTINGS
• only use the hook for in-line lifting.
Hooks must be regularly inspected in accordance with the safety standards given in the country of use.
This is required because the products in use may be affected by issues such as wear, misuse and overloading,
which may lead to deformation and alteration of the material structure. Inspection should take place at least
every six months (follow the local rules in the country of use), and more frequently when the links are used
in severe operating conditions.

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