Available head room is the clear distance between the maximum height position of the hook and

the uppermost work area.

WEIGHT OF LOAD

The weight of the hook block is usually* considered as part of the cranes dead weight, but
the rigging system is taken as part of the lifted load.

Always check the manufacturers load chart notes.

LOAD RATINGS

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B30.3-1990 standard states that
under static conditions, load ratings shall not exceed 67% of the calculated tipping load.

DYNAMIC LOADS
Load charts are based on a static loading condition for tipping. When a load is moved from
a condition of rest or is stopped, dynamic loading will occur. This is one of the reasons only
67% of the static load is taken as the capacity.
LOAD RATINGS
The ASME standard further states that when wind* is considered the combined effects of
static and wind loads shall not exceed 77% of the tipping load.
* The manufacturers load chart should state the maximum permissible in-service wind
velocity.
SAFE LOAD LIFTING
Weight of load 15,000 lb
Weight of rigging 400 lb
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Total weight 15,400 lb
Working margin 1.05 Safety

Required capacity 16,170 lb