AS 3776-2006

This Standard specifies requirements for forged lifting components for use in chain sling assemblies with corresponding sizes of Grade T chain complying with AS 2321. The components include hooks with eyes, clevises or other joining devices, mechanical connecting devices, and any other terminal fittings used in a lifting system based on Grade T chain. This Standard does not apply to welded components other than welded master links, welded multilink assemblies, welded joining links, or components subject to an existing Australian Standard.

This Standard specifies requirements for forged lifting components for use in chain sling assemblies with corresponding sizes of Grade T chain complying with AS 2321. The components include hooks with eyes, clevises and other joining devices, mechanical connecting devices, and any other terminal fittings used in a lifting system based on Grade T chain.This Standard does not apply to welded components other than welded master links, welded multi-link assemblies, welded joining links nor does it apply to components subject to an existing Australian Standard.NOTES:1 AS 2321 specifies chain in terms of the ISO quality grade designation system. The ISO system also permits Grade T to be designated as Grade 8.2 A list of standards applicable to components used in lifting systems is given in Appendix D.

First published as AS 3776-1990.
Second edition 2006.