BRITISH STANDARD BS 2903:1980

Incorporating
Amendment No. 1
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Specification for

Higher tensile steel

hooks for chains, slings,
blocks and general
engineering purposes

UDC 621.885.2-034.14:669.14.018.295
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Cooperating organizations
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The Mechanical Engineering Standards Committee, under whose direction

this British Standard was prepared, consists of representatives from the
following Government departments and scientific and industrial
organizations:
Associated Offices Technical Committee*
Association of Consulting Engineers
Association of Hydraulic Equipment
Manufacturers
Association of Mining Electrical and
Mechanical Engineers
British Compressed Air Society
British Electrical and Allied Manufacturers’
Association (BEAMA)
British Gas Corporation
British Gear Manufacturers’ Association
British Internal Combustion Engine
Manufacturers’ Association
British Pump Manufacturers’ Association
British Steel Corporation*
British Steel Industry
British Valve Manufacturers’ Association Ltd.
CBMPE
Chartered Institution of Building Services
Crown Agents for Oversea Governments and
Administrations
Department of the Environment (PSA)
Department of Industry (Mechanical
Engineering)*
Department of Industry (National Engineering
Laboratory)*
Department of Trade (Marine Division)*
Department of Transport
Electricity Supply Industry in England and
Wales*
Engineering Equipment Users’ Association*
Federation of Manufacturers of Construction
Equipment and Cranes*
Health and Safety Executive*
Institution of Gas Engineers
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Institution of Plant Engineers
Institution of Production Engineers
Lloyds Register of Shipping*
London Transport Executive
Machine Tool Industry Research Association
Ministry of Defence*
National Coal Board*
Oil Companies Materials Association
Process Plant Association
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Limited
Telecommunication Engineering and
Manufacturing Association (TEMA)
Water-tube Boilermakers’ Association

The organizations marked with an asterisk in the above list, together with the
following, were directly represented on the committee entrusted with the
preparation of this British Standard:
British Ports Association Machine Made Chain Manufacturers’
British Railways Board Association
Chain Testers Association of Great Britain Ministry of Aviation Supply
Corporation of Trinity House National Association of Drop Forgers and
Department of Industry (National Physical Stampers
Laboratory) Individual technical experts
Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors
Federation of Wire Rope Manufacturers of
Great Britain

This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of the Mechanical
Engineering Standards
Committee, was published
under the authority of the
Executive Board and
comes into effect on
29 August 1980

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Amendments issued since publication
First published September 1957
First revision March 1970
Amd. No. Date of issue Comments
Second revision August 1980

3718 August 1981 Indicated by a sideline in the margin

The following BSI references
relate to the work on this
standard:
Committee reference MEE/12
Draft for comment 78/77072 DC

ISBN 0 580 11487 2

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Contents
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Page
Cooperating organizations Inside front cover
Foreword ii
1 Scope 1
2 Rating 1
3 Types of hook 1
4 Special hooks 1
5 Material 1
6 Hardness test 1
7 Destruction test 1
8 Form and dimensions 1
9 Tolerances on forged dimensions 1
10 Diameter and length of shank (types 1, 2 and 5) 2
11 Screw threads and undercut 2
12 Workmanship 2
13 Heat treatment 2
14 Quality marking 3
15 Proof loading 3
16 Testing facilities 3
17 Additional tests 3
18 Inspection 3
19 Identification marking 3
20 Manufacturer’s certificate 4
Appendix A Notes on design 20
Appendix B Information to be supplied with the enquiry or order 22
Appendix C Particulars of screw threads 23
Appendix D Selection of ball or roller thrust bearings 24
Appendix E Optional lugs for attachment of safety catches on point hooks 24
Appendix F Optional “flats” for attachment of safety catches on “C” hooks 24
Appendix G Safe working loads of chain assemblies (Grade M chain) 25
Figure 1 — Dimensions of undercut 2
Figure 2 — Point hook, showing points “a” and “b” and recommended
positions for marking 4
Figure 3 — “C” hook, showing points “a” and “b” and recommended
positions for marking 4
Figure 4 — Optional lugs (point hooks) 24
Figure 5 — Optional “flats” (“C” hooks) 24
Table 1 — Point hook with shank 5
Table 2 — Point hook with shank (having increased internal diameter
for small loads) 7
Table 3 — Point hook with eye (for use with chain) 9
Table 4 — Point hook with eye (for use with wire rope thimbles) 11
Table 5 — “C” hook with shank 13
Table 6 — “C” hook with eye (for use with chain) 17
Table 6A — Link combined with “C” hook, Table 6 (for use with
wire rope thimbles) 19
Table 7 — Values of K 20
Table 8 — Approximate mass of drop forged trapezoidal section hooks 22
Publications referred to Inside back cover

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Foreword
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This revision of BS 2903, prepared under the direction of the Mechanical

Engineering Standards Committee, has been prepared to up-date the standard in
the light of current requirements.
It includes a series of higher tensile steel hooks in metric sizes, with safe working
loads conforming to the R 10 series of preferred numbers. The ILO provision in
respect of the ratio of proof load to working load for hooks of capacity in excess
of 25 t has been implemented.1)
In the previous edition (1970) the maximum stress in the hook body under the
safe working load was increased from 247 N/mm2 to 309 N/mm2 2). The
implications of this up-rating of the hooks in respect of both proof loading and of
subsequent use in service are explained in Appendix A.
The safe working loads given in the tables are the maxima for normal conditions
of service; for arduous duty conditions it is desirable that the hook be de-rated and
its safe working load correspondingly reduced.
Shank hooks are not specified beyond the safe working load of 63 t. If hooks are
required outside the range specified in this standard, such hooks can be designed
from the information given in Appendix A. The use of the term “British Standard
hook” is, however, restricted to the actual forged hook sizes and forms laid down
in the tables and figures of this standard.
The forged dimensions of the hooks are proportional to each other and are related
to the internal diameter of the hook (dimension C). The proportions are given, to
two decimal places, at the head of each column in the tables. The actual
dimensions are to the nearest millimetre.
This standard does not recognize any design of hook in which welding has been
incorporated because such welding would introduce unnecessarily a potential
source of danger.
Optional provision has been made for lugs to facilitate the fitting of safety catches
(see Appendix E and Appendix F).
It is essential for the safe and efficient operation of lifting gear that the chains
used should at the design stage be considered in conjunction with the hooks
used. Appendix G gives figures for the safe working loads of hook and chain
assemblies for Grade M chain (see BS 4942-1, BS 4942-2 and BS 4942-3).
The trapezoidal section hooks with shank (see Table 1) complying with the
requirements of this standard have performance characteristics which are
similar to hooks complying with the requirements of ISO 2141 and ISO 2766 in
Grade M, although they are not dimensionally identical. Work is continuing on
the revision of the ISO standards for hooks and the preparation of new standards
for eyehooks, and these will be taken into account in subsequent revisions of
BS 2903.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii,
pages 1 to 26, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the
inside front cover.

1) International
Labour Office (ILO) Code of Practice on Safety and Health in Dock Work.
Appendix D, revised edition, 1977.
2) 1 N/mm2 = 1 MPa.

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1 Scope
This British Standard provides specifications for six
types of hand forged or drop forged trapezoidal
section hooks of two forms, the point hook and the
“C” hook. Each form of hook is specified with a
screwed shank, or alternatively with an eye for use
with chain or wire rope thimbles, the “C” hook in the
latter case being supplied with a link.
NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard
are listed on the inside back cover.
2 Rating
Hooks shall be rated according to the safe working
loads given in Table 1 to Table 6.
3 Types of hook
Each hook shall be of one of the following types:
Type 1. Point hook with shank (see Table 1).
Type 2. Point hook with shank, alternative to
type 1, having increased internal
diameter for small loads
(see Table 2).
Type 3. Point hook with eye, for use with chain
(see Table 3).
Type 4. Point hook with eye, for use with wire
rope thimbles (see Table 4).
Type 5. “C” hook with shank (see Table 5).
Type 6. “C” hook with eye, for use with chain
(see Table 6). Fitted with link for use
with wire rope thimbles
(see Table 6A).
4 Special hooks
Special (or unscheduled) trapezoidal section point
hooks whose dimensions differ from those in Table 1
to Table 4 may be designed and described as
“Special point hooks to BS 2903”, provided that they
comply with the relevant requirements given
in Appendix A.
5 Material
The material used in the manufacture of the hook
shall comply with the relevant requirements of
BS 970, grades 080A27, 080A30, 150M19
or 150M28.
It shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer of
the hook to choose the material and to ensure that
the heat treatment (see clause 13) given to the hook
is suitable.
When analysis of the steel in the hook is required by
the purchaser, he shall state so in the enquiry or
order (see Appendix B).
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6 Hardness test
The maximum Brinell hardness of a hook shall
be 230.
Where practicable, the test shall be made in
accordance with BS 240-1, using a 10 mm steel ball,
and a force of 3 000 kgf (29 420 N). If another
method is employed, conversion shall be made in
accordance with BS 860.
The surface on which the impression is to be made
shall be obtained by filing, grinding, or smooth
machining.
NOTE Suitable precautions should be taken to ensure that the
surface tested is representative of the material and that its
hardness is not affected by decarburization, carburization or by
the method used for the preparation of the test surface.
7 Destruction test
If required by the purchaser in the enquiry and
order, a sample hook shall be selected by the
representative of the purchaser and opened out by
the application of a test load.
The hook shall, at any load less than twice the proof
load, neither fracture nor so distort as to be
incapable of retaining the load.
8 Form and dimensions
The form and dimensions of the hook shall be
in accordance with the diagrams
accompanying Table 1 to Table 6 and the forged
dimensions, subject to the tolerances in clause 9,
shall be in accordance with Table 1 to Table 6.
9 Tolerances on forged dimensions
9.1 Tolerances on drop forged hooks. BS 4114
quality F tolerances shall be applied to drop forging
dimensions.
9.2 Tolerances on hand forged hooks.
Hand-forged dimensions shall be not less than the
values in the tables and shall not exceed them by
more than the following amounts:
331/3 % on the radius, dimension Z
71/2 % on all other dimensions.
In shank hooks to Table 1 and Table 2 the tolerance
on dimension A may be increased to 12" % and
dimension B is allowed a consequential increase
according to the measured dimensions of A and D.
The oversize on dimension C shall not exceed the
oversize on dimension H.
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10 Diameter and length of shank

(types 1, 2 and 5)
A plus allowance shall be made when forging the
shank to allow for machining the diameter of the
shank, and the diameter at the top of the thread
The machined diameter shall be toleranced to suit
the bearing fitted.
Requirements for ball or roller thrust bearings are
given in Appendix D.
NOTE The length of shank required, from the shoulder to its
end, should be specified by the purchaser with the enquiry or
order (see Appendix B).

11 Screw threads and undercut

The screw threads on the shanks of the hooks shall
comply with the requirements of BS 3643, (coarse
series) modified when required (see Table 1
and Appendix C). Unless otherwise specified they
shall be class 6g (medium fit). Figure 1 — Dimensions of undercut
The portion of the shank adjacent to the shoulder
It is recommended that the screw threads be gauged
shall have an undercut in accordance with Figure 1.
by gauges made in accordance with the
The dimensions of the undercut shall be as follows:
requirements of BS 919.
Minimum transition 0.1G, where G is the
The length of the screwed portion of the shank,
radii, r. minimum diameter of
excluding the undercut, shall be not less than the
the machined shank,
major diameter of the screw thread. If the shank
(see Table 1, Table 2
and nut which secures it are drilled to take a fixing
and Table 5).
or retaining pin, or for any other purpose, there
Minimum width of 2P, where P is the pitch shall remain a continuous threaded length of shank
undercut, f, from the of the thread, engaged by the nut on the load side equal to at least
shoulder of the shank (see Table 1, Table 2 three-quarters of the major diameter.
to the crest of the last and Table 5).
full thread. 12 Workmanship
Minimum diameter of The core diameter
The hooks shall be free from patent defect and shall
undercut. (see Appendix C)
be cleanly forged in one piece. No welding shall be
less 0.3 mm for
carried out at any stage of manufacture. Profile
additional clearance.
cutting from the slab or plate is not permissible
NOTE The transition radii adjacent to the shoulder need not be since it is desirable that the macroscopic flow lines
complete quadrants of a circle and it is desirable that there be a of the forging follow the body outline of the hook.
parallel portion in the undercut.
The undercut shall be machined with a form-ground 13 Heat treatment
tool to ensure that it is free from machining marks,
imperfections or defects which could become All hooks shall be subjected to the following heat
stress-raisers. Where a specific surface is required treatment:
by the purchaser, this shall be the subject of Heating to a temperature within 50 °C above the
agreement between the purchaser and the upper critical point of the steel used, followed by
manufacturer at the time of the enquiry or order. quenching in oil or water and tempering.

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14 Quality marking
Each hook shall be legibly marked as indicated
in Figure 2 or Figure 3, as appropriate, with the
symbol “M” appearing within a circle.
NOTE In the previous issue the symbol “04” was used for this
grade, and hooks with this marking may still be available
complying with the requirements of this standard.
The recommended maximum sizes of stamp are as
follows:
Safe working load of hook Size of mark
t mm
Up to and including 2 3.5
Over 2, up to and including 8 5.0
Over 8 6.5
15 Proof loading
Each hook forging covered by this standard (and the
link given in Table 6A when fitted), after
manufacture and subsequent heat treatment, shall
be subjected to a proof load in accordance with the
tables. [For hooks up to 25 t lifting capacity the
proof load is double the maximum safe working
load. For hooks over 25 t lifting capacity the proof
load, in tonnes, is calculated according to the
formula (1.22 × max. safe working load) + 20 t.]
Shank hooks supplied unmachined shall be proof
loaded after machining. This may be done by the
purchaser.
The hook shall withstand the proof load without
showing a permanent set exceeding one-quarter
of 1 % of the distance “a” to “b” (see Figure 2
and Figure 3). After removal of the proof load and
determination of the permanent set (if any), each
hook shall be thoroughly examined by a competent
person and shall be deemed to comply with the
requirements of this standard only if found free
from visible flaw or defect.
Prior to the application of the proof load each hook
shall bear a centre punch mark at position “b”, from
which a scribed line shall be trammelled to position
“a” (see Figure 2 and Figure 3). After removal of the
proof load, the hook shall be re-scribed with the
trammel unaltered, and the difference (if any)
between the two scribed lines shall be the amount of
permanent set.
The plus or minus tolerance of the testing machine
shall not exceed 2" % of the proof load applied.
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Figure 2 and Figure 3 show points “a” and “b”
between which the hook shall be measured before
and after proof loading to ascertain the amount of
permanent set and the recommended position for
marking the hook with the safe working load, and
for marking identification and quality symbols on
the reverse side of the hook (see clauses 14 and 19
respectively).
16 Testing facilities
Unless otherwise required by the purchaser, the
manufacturer shall supply the necessary labour and
appliances for the tests required by this standard.
In the absence of facilities at his own works for
making the specified proof test the manufacturer
shall bear the cost of carrying out such proof test at
a public test house.
17 Additional tests
If, in addition to the destruction test of the sample
hook referred to in clause 7 and the proof loading of
the finished hook specified in clause 15, the
purchaser requires further tests, such further tests
shall be clearly stipulated in the enquiry and order
(see Appendix B) and, if so desired, the samples
shall be selected by a person representing or
approved by the purchaser.
18 Inspection
The representative of the purchaser shall have
access to the works of the manufacturer at any
reasonable time. He shall be at liberty to inspect the
hooks at any stage of manufacture. He shall also be
at liberty to inspect the testing machine and method
of examination, and to reject any hooks being made
to his order which do not comply with the
requirements of this standard.
19 Identification marking
Each hook shall, after proof testing be permanently
and legibly stamped on a non-vital part
(see Figure 2 and Figure 3) with such individual
marks or symbols as will allow identification with
the manufacturer’s certificate of test and
examination.
Where specified by the purchaser, each hook shall
additionally be marked with the safe working load
in tonnes (t) or such lesser value as may be specified
by the purchaser. Safe working loads below 1 t may
be marked in kilogrammes (kg).
For recommended maximum sizes of marks
see clause 14.
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20 Manufacturer’s certificate
The manufacturer shall provide a certificate with
each consignment of hooks giving the following
information for each one:
a) distinguishing mark (to enable the particular
hook to be identified);
b) type of hook (see clause 3);
c) proof loading applied (see clause 15);
d) safe working load (see Table 1 to Table 6).
The certificate shall state the material of which the
hooks are made (see clause 5), and that they comply
in all respects with the requirements of BS 2903. It
shall also state the name and address of the testing
establishment, and the status of the signatory.
Figure 2 — Point hook, showing points “a”
and “b” and recommended positions
for marking
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The certificate may be the appropriate statutory
form, provided the required information is given.
Certificates giving the results of any additional tests
which have been carried out shall also be supplied
by the manufacturer, and where any
complementary British Standard stipulates the
form of the certificate that shall be given, the results
shall be given in that form.
NOTE The mark BS 2903 on or in relation to the product is a
claim by the manufacturer that it complies with the
requirements of this standard.
Figure 3 — “C” hook, showing points “a”
and “b” and recommended positions
for marking
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Table 1 — Point hook with shank

Proof load G
Recommended G1
Safe Machined
C= A= B= D= E= F= forged Diameter at Pitch of H= J= K=
working Force shank
Mass 6.6ÆP 2.75C 1.31C 1.44C 1.25C 1.00C diameter of top of thread 0.93C 0.75C 0.92C
load (max.) P a diameter
shank thread
minimum
t t kN mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
0.8 1.6 15.7 26 72 34 38 32 26 17 15 14 2 24 20 24
1.6 3.2 31.4 37 102 48 54 46 37 23 20 20 2.5 34 28 34

2.5 5 49 46 126 60 66 58 46 28 25 24 3 43 34 42
4 8 78 58 160 76 84 72 58 33 30 30 3.5 54 44 53
5 10 98 65 179 85 94 81 65 38 35 33 3.5 60 49 60

6.3 12.5 123 73 201 96 105 91 73 44 40 39 4 68 55 67

8 16 157 83 228 109 119 104 83 50 45 42 4.5 77 62 76
10 20 196 92 253 121 132 115 92 55 50 48 5 86 69 85

12.5 25 245 103 283 135 148 129 103 60 55 52 5 96 77 95

16 32 314 117 322 153 169 146 117 65 60 60 5.5 109 88 108
20 40 392 131 360 171 189 164 131 75 70 68 6 122 98 120

25 50 490 146 401 191 210 182 146 85 80 72 6 136 110 134
32 59 579 159 437 208 229 199 159 90 85 80 6 148 119 146
40 69 677 173 476 227 249 216 173 105 100 90 6 161 130 159

50 81 795 191 525 250 275 239 191 115 110 100 8 178 143 176
63 97 952 205 564 269 295 256 205 125 120 110 8 191 154 189
a
Owing to the difficulty of machining it may be advantageous to increase the forged diameter of very long shanks.

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Table 1 — Point hook with shank

a
Safe Proof load Ball bearings
working Force L = 0.70C M = 0.60C N = 1.20C O = 0.50C R = 0.50C U = 0.30C X = 0.1G Z = 0.12C Dimension Outside
load (max.) Mass Bore Height
P series diameter

t t kN mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
0.8 1.6 15.7 18 16 31 13 13 8 2 3 15 11 28 9
1.6 3.2 31.4 26 22 44 18 18 11 2 4 20 11 35 10

2.5 5 49 32 28 55 23 23 14 3 6 25 12 47 15
4 8 78 41 35 70 29 29 17 3 7 30 13 60 21
5 10 98 46 39 78 32 32 20 4 8 35 13 68 24

6.3 12.5 123 51 44 88 36 36 22 4 9 40 13 78 26

8 16 157 58 50 100 42 42 25 5 10 45 13 85 28
10 20 196 64 55 110 46 46 28 5 11 50 13 95 31

12.5 25 245 72 62 124 52 52 31 6 12 55 13 105 35

16 32 314 82 70 140 58 58 35 6 14 60 13 110 35
20 40 392 92 79 157 66 66 39 7 16 70 13 125 40

25 50 490 102 88 175 73 73 44 8 18 80 13 140 44

32 59 579 111 95 191 80 80 48 9 19 85 13 150 49
40 69 677 121 104 208 86 86 52 10 21 100 13 170 55

50 81 795 134 115 229 95 95 57 11 23 110 13 190 63

63 97 952 144 123 246 102 102 62 12 25 120 13 210 70
a
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Table 2 — Point hook with shank (having increased internal diameter for small loads)

Proof load G
Recommended G1
Safe Machined
C= A= B= D= E= F= forged Diameter Pitch of H= J= K=
working Force shank
Mass 8.1 ÆP 2.46C 1.17C 1.29C 1.13C 1.00C diameter of at top of thread 0.78C 0.75C 0.80C
load (max.) P a diameter
shank thread
minimum
t t kN mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
0.5 1 9.8 25 62 29 33 28 25 14 12 12 1.75 20 19 20
0.63 1.25 12.3 28 69 33 36 32 28 17 15 14 2 22 22 23

0.8 1.6 15.7 32 79 38 41 36 32 17 15 14 2 25 24 26

1 2 19.6 36 89 42 47 41 36 19 17 16 2 28 27 29
1.25 2.5 24.5 40 98 47 51 45 40 23 20 18 2.5 31 30 32

1.6 3.2 31.4 45 111 53 58 51 45 23 20 20 2.5 35 34 36

2 4 39.2 51 126 60 66 58 51 28 25 22 2.5 40 38 41
2.5 5 49 57 140 67 73 64 57 28 25 24 3 44 43 46

3.2 6.3 62 64 158 75 83 72 64 33 30 27 3 50 48 51

4 8 78 72 177 84 93 81 72 33 30 30 3.5 56 54 58
5 10 98 80 197 94 103 90 80 38 35 33 3.5 62 60 64

6.3 12.5 123 90 221 105 116 102 90 44 40 39 4 70 68 72

a
Owing to the difficulty of machining it may be advantageous to increase the forged diameter of very long shanks.

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Table 2 — Point hook with shank (having increased internal diameter for small loads)

a
Safe Proof load Ball bearings
working Force L = 0.58C M = 0.51C N = 1.03C O = 0.42C R = 0.39C U = 0.25C X = 0.1G Z = 0.10C Dimension Outside
load (max.) Mass Bore Height
P series diameter

t t kN mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
0.5 1 9.8 14 13 26 10 10 6 1 3 12 11 26 9
0.63 1.25 12.3 16 16 29 12 11 7 2 3 15 11 28 9

0.8 1.6 15.7 19 16 33 13 12 8 2 3 15 11 28 9

1 2 19.6 21 18 37 15 14 9 2 4 17 11 30 9
1.25 2.5 24.5 23 21 41 17 16 10 2 4 20 11 35 10

1.6 3.2 31.4 26 23 46 19 18 11 2 4 20 11 35 10

2 4 39.2 30 26 53 21 20 13 2 5 25 12 47 15
2.5 5 49 33 29 59 24 22 14 2 6 25 12 47 15

3.2 6.3 62 37 33 66 27 25 16 3 6 30 12 52 16
4 8 78 42 37 74 30 28 18 3 7 30 13 60 21
5 10 98 46 41 82 34 31 20 4 8 35 13 68 24

6.3 12.5 123 52 46 93 38 35 22 4 9 40 13 78 26

a
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Table 3 — Point hook with eye (for use with chain)

Safe Proof load

working
Force C = 8.1ÆP A = 2.41C B = 1.72C D = 1.29C E = 1.13C F = 1.00C F1 = 1.61C G = 1.05C H = 0.78C J = 0.75C K = 0.75C L = 0.58C
load Mass
(max.) P

t t kN mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
0.63 1.25 12.3 28 67 48 36 32 28 45 29 22 21 21 16
0.8 1.6 15.7 32 77 55 41 36 32 52 34 25 24 24 19
1 2 19.6 36 87 62 46 41 36 58 38 28 27 27 21

1.25 2.5 24.5 40 96 69 52 45 40 64 42 31 30 30 23

1.6 3.2 31.4 45 108 77 58 51 45 72 47 35 34 34 26
2 4 39.2 51 123 88 66 58 51 82 54 40 38 38 30

2.5 5 49 57 137 98 74 64 57 92 60 44 43 43 33
3.2 6.3 62 64 154 110 83 72 64 103 67 50 48 48 37
4 8 78 72 174 124 93 81 72 116 76 56 54 54 42

5 10 98 80 193 138 103 90 80 129 84 62 60 60 46

6.3 12.5 123 90 217 155 116 102 90 145 95 70 67 67 52
8 16 157 101 243 174 130 114 101 163 106 79 76 76 59

10 20 196 113 272 194 146 128 113 182 119 88 85 85 66

12.5 25 245 127 306 218 164 144 127 204 133 99 95 95 74
16 32 314 143 345 246 184 162 143 230 150 112 107 107 83

20 40 392 160 386 275 206 181 160 258 168 125 120 120 93
25 50 490 179 431 308 231 202 179 288 188 140 134 134 104

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Table 3 — Point hook with eye (for use with chain)

Safe Proof load

working
Force M = 0.51C N = 1.05C O = 0.50C Q = 0.41C Q1 = 0.36C R = 0.39C S = 0.33C T = 0.39C U = 0.24C V = 0.22C X = 0.03C Z = 0.11C
load Mass
(max.) P

t t kN mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
0.63 1.25 12.3 14 29 14 11 10 11 9 11 7 6 1 3
0.8 1.6 15.7 16 34 16 13 12 12 11 12 8 7 1 4
1 2 19.6 18 38 18 15 13 14 12 14 9 8 1 4

1.25 2.5 24.5 20 42 20 16 14 16 13 16 10 9 1 4

1.6 3.2 31.4 23 47 22 18 16 18 15 18 11 10 1 5
2 4 39.2 26 54 26 21 18 20 17 20 12 11 2 6

2.5 5 49 29 60 28 23 21 22 19 22 14 12 2 6
3.2 6.3 62 33 67 32 26 23 25 21 25 15 14 2 7
4 8 78 37 76 36 30 26 28 24 28 17 16 2 8

5 10 98 41 84 40 33 29 31 26 31 19 18 2 9
6.3 12.5 123 46 94 45 37 32 35 30 35 21 20 3 10
8 16 157 52 106 50 41 36 39 33 39 24 22 3 11

10 20 196 58 119 56 46 41 44 37 44 27 25 3 12
12.5 25 245 65 133 64 52 46 50 42 50 30 28 4 14
16 32 314 73 150 72 59 51 56 47 56 34 31 4 16

20 40 392 82 168 80 66 58 62 53 62 38 35 5 18
25 50 490 91 188 90 73 64 70 69 70 43 39 5 20

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Table 4 — Point hook with eye (for use with wire rope thimbles)

Safe Proof load

working
Force C = 8.1ÆP A = 2.79C B = 1.98C D = 1.29C E = 1.13C F = 1.00C F1 = 1.61C G = 1.41C H = 0.78C J = 0.75C K = 0.80C
load Mass
(max.) P

t t kN mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
0.63 1.25 12.3 28 78 55 36 32 28 45 39 22 21 22
0.8 1.6 15.7 32 89 63 41 36 32 52 45 25 24 26
1 2 19.6 36 100 71 46 41 36 58 51 28 27 29

1.25 2.5 24.5 40 112 79 52 45 40 64 56 31 30 32

1.6 3.2 31.4 45 126 89 58 51 45 72 63 35 34 36
2 4 39.2 51 142 101 66 58 51 82 72 40 38 41

2.5 5 49 57 159 113 74 64 57 92 80 44 43 46

3.2 6.3 62 64 179 127 83 72 64 103 90 50 48 51
4 8 78 72 201 143 93 81 72 116 102 56 54 58

5 10 98 80 223 158 103 90 80 129 113 62 60 64

6.3 12.5 123 90 251 178 116 102 90 145 127 70 68 72
8 16 157 101 282 200 130 114 101 163 142 79 76 81

10 20 196 113 315 224 146 128 113 182 159 88 85 90

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Table 4 — Point hook with eye (for use with wire rope thimbles)

Safe Proof load

working
Force L = 0.58C M = 0.51C N = 1.05C O = 0.50C Q = 0.42C Q1 = 0.36C R = 0.89C S = 0.40C T = 0.61C U = 0.25C Z = 0.10C
load Mass
(max.) P

t t kN mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
0.63 1.25 12.3 16 14 29 14 12 10 11 11 17 7 3
0.8 1.6 15.7 19 16 33 16 13 12 12 13 20 8 3
1 2 19.6 21 18 37 18 15 13 14 14 22 9 4

1.25 2.5 24.5 23 20 42 20 17 14 16 16 24 10 4

1.6 3.2 31.4 26 23 47 22 19 16 18 18 27 11 4
2 4 39.2 30 26 54 26 21 18 20 21 31 13 5

2.5 5 49 33 29 60 28 24 21 22 23 35 14 6
3.2 6.3 62 37 33 67 32 27 23 25 26 39 16 6
4 8 78 42 37 76 36 30 26 28 29 44 18 7

5 10 98 46 41 84 40 34 28 31 32 49 20 8
6.3 12.5 123 52 46 94 45 38 32 35 36 55 22 9
8 16 157 59 52 106 50 42 36 39 40 62 25 10

10 20 196 66 58 119 56 47 41 44 45 69 28 11

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Table 5 — “C” hook with shank

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Proof load G
Safe Recommended G1
Mass Force C= Machined Pitch N
working A= B= B1 = D= E= F= forged Diameter H= J= L= M=
P 7.0 shank of Shoulder
load 3.68C 1.50C 1.58C 2.42C 1.05C 1.34C diameter of at top of 0.84C 0.71C 0.63C 0.55C
ÆP a diameter thread diameter
(max.) shank thread
minimum
t t kN mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
0.63 1.25 12.3 25 92 38 40 60 26 34 17 15 14 2 21 18 16 14 18
0.8 1.6 15.7 28 103 42 44 68 29 38 17 15 14 2 24 20 18 15 18
1 2 19.6 31 114 46 49 75 33 42 19 17 16 2 26 22 20 17 20
1.25 2.5 24.5 35 129 52 55 85 37 47 23 20 18 2.5 29 25 22 19 23
1.6 3.2 31.4 39 144 58 62 94 41 52 23 20 20 2.5 33 28 25 21 23
2 4 39.2 44 162 66 70 106 46 59 28 25 22 2.5 37 31 28 24 28
2.5 5 49 49 180 74 77 119 51 66 28 25 24 3 41 35 31 27 28
3.2 6.3 62 55 202 82 87 133 58 74 33 30 27 3 46 39 35 30 33
4 8 78 62 228 93 98 150 65 83 33 30 30 3.5 52 44 39 34 36
5 10 98 70 258 105 111 169 74 94 38 35 33 3.5 59 50 44 38 41
6.3 12.5 123 78 287 117 123 189 82 105 44 40 39 4 66 55 49 43 46
8 16 157 88 324 132 139 213 92 118 50 45 42 4.5 74 62 55 48 51
10 20 196 98 361 147 155 237 103 131 55 50 48 5 82 70 62 54 56
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12.5 25 245 110 405 165 174 266 116 147 60 55 52 5 92 78 69 60 61

16 32 314 124 456 186 196 300 130 166 65 60 60 5.5 104 88 78 68 66
20 40 392 139 512 208 220 336 146 186 75 70 68 6 117 99 88 76 76
25 50 490 156 574 234 246 378 164 209 85 80 72 6 131 111 98 86 81
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Owing to the difficulty of machining it may be advantageous to increase the forged diameter of very long shanks.
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Single direction thrust ball bearings,
Safe Proof load
O= P= Q= R= S= T= U= V= X= Y= Z= BS 292
working
0.54C 2.00C 0.50C 0.42C 0.48C 0.36C 0.44C 0.62C 0.1G 0.17C 0.10C
load (max.) Mass Force Bore Series
Outside
Height
P diameter
t t kN mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
0.63 1.25 12.3 14 50 12 10 12 9 11 16 2 4 3 15 11 28 9
0.8 1.6 15.7 15 56 14 12 13 10 12 17 2 5 3 15 11 28 9
1 2 19.6 17 62 16 13 15 11 14 19 2 5 3 17 11 30 9
1.25 2.5 24.5 19 70 18 15 17 13 15 22 2 6 4 20 11 35 10
1.6 3.2 31.4 21 78 20 16 19 14 17 24 2 7 4 20 11 35 10
2 4 39.2 24 88 22 18 21 16 19 27 3 7 4 25 12 47 15
2.5 5 49 26 98 24 21 24 18 22 30 3 8 5 25 12 47 15
3.2 6.3 62 30 110 28 23 26 20 24 34 3 9 6 30 12 52 16
4 8 78 33 124 31 26 30 22 27 38 3 10 6 30 13 60 21
5 10 98 38 140 35 29 34 25 31 43 4 12 7 35 13 68 24
6.3 12.5 123 42 156 39 33 37 28 34 48 4 13 8 40 13 78 26
8 16 157 48 176 44 37 42 32 39 55 5 15 9 45 13 85 28
10 20 196 53 196 49 41 47 35 43 61 5 17 10 50 13 95 31
12.5 25 245 59 220 55 46 53 40 48 68 6 19 11 55 13 105 35
16 32 314 67 248 62 52 60 45 55 77 6 21 12 60 13 110 35
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20 40 392 75 278 70 58 67 50 61 86 7 24 14 70 13 125 40

25 50 490 84 312 78 66 75 56 69 97 8 27 16 80 13 140 44
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Table 6 — “C” hook with eye (for use with chain)

Safe Proof load

working C=
Force A = 3.99C B = 1.50C B1 = 1.58C D = 2.42C E = 1.05C F = 1.34C G = 2.00C H = 0.84C J = 0.71C K = 2.07C L = 0.63C
load Mass 7.0ÆP
(max.) P

t t kN mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
0.63 1.25 12.3 25 100 38 40 60 26 34 50 21 18 52 16
0.8 1.6 15.7 28 112 42 44 68 29 38 56 24 20 58 18
1 2 19.6 31 124 46 49 75 33 42 62 26 22 64 20

1.25 2.5 24.5 35 140 52 55 85 37 47 70 29 25 72 22

1.6 3.2 31.4 39 156 58 62 94 41 52 78 33 28 81 25
2 4 39.2 44 176 66 70 106 46 59 88 37 31 91 28

2.5 5 49 49 196 74 77 119 51 66 98 41 35 101 31

3.2 6.3 62 55 219 82 87 133 58 74 110 46 39 114 35
4 8 78 62 247 93 98 150 65 83 124 52 44 128 39

5 10 98 70 279 105 111 169 74 94 140 59 50 145 44

6.3 12.5 123 78 311 117 123 189 82 105 156 66 55 161 49
8 16 157 88 351 132 139 213 92 118 176 74 62 182 55

10 20 196 98 391 147 155 237 103 131 196 82 70 203 62

12.5 25 245 110 439 165 174 266 116 147 220 92 78 228 69
16 32 314 124 495 186 196 300 130 166 248 104 88 257 78

20 40 392 139 555 208 220 336 146 186 278 117 99 288 88
25 50 490 156 622 234 246 378 164 209 312 131 111 323 98

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Table 6 — “C” hook with eye (for use with chain)

Safe Proof load

a
working M= N = O= Q= R= S= T= T1 = U= V= X= Y= Z=
load Force 0.55C 0.58C 0.54C 0.50C 0.42C 0.40C 0.36C 0.45C 0.44C 0.62C 0.05C 0.17C 0.10C
Mass
(max.) P

t t kN mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
0.63 1.25 12.3 14 17 14 12 10 10 9 11 11 16 1 4 3
0.8 1.6 15.7 15 18 15 14 12 11 10 13 12 17 1 5 3
1 2 19.6 17 20 17 16 13 12 11 14 14 19 2 5 3

1.25 2.5 24.5 19 20 19 18 15 14 13 16 15 22 2 6 4

1.6 3.2 31.4 21 23 21 20 16 16 14 18 17 24 2 7 4
2 4 39.2 24 26 24 22 18 18 16 20 19 27 2 7 4

2.5 5 49 27 28 26 24 21 20 18 22 22 30 2 8 5
3.2 6.3 62 30 32 30 28 23 22 20 25 24 34 3 9 6
4 8 78 34 36 33 31 26 25 22 28 27 38 3 10 6

5 10 98 38 41 38 35 29 28 25 32 31 43 4 12 7
6.3 12.5 123 43 45 42 39 33 31 28 35 34 48 4 13 8
8 16 157 48 51 48 44 37 35 32 40 39 55 4 15 9

10 20 196 54 57 53 49 41 39 35 44 43 61 5 17 10
12.5 25 245 60 64 59 55 46 44 40 50 48 68 6 19 11
16 32 314 68 72 67 62 52 50 45 56 55 77 6 21 12

20 40 392 76 81 75 70 58 56 50 63 61 86 7 24 14
25 50 490 86 90 84 78 66 62 56 70 69 97 8 27 16
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For practical reasons dimensions N are greater than 0.58C for the smaller sizes of hook.

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Table 6A — Link combined with “C” hook,

(for use with wire rope thimbles)

Safe Proof load

working d= B= L=
load Force 0.34C 0.65C 1.27C
Mass
(max.) P
t t kN mm mm mm
0.63 1.25 12.3 9 16 32
0.8 1.6 15.7 10 18 36
1 2 19.6 11 20 39
1.25 2.5 24.5 12 23 44
1.6 3.2 31.4 14 25 50
2 4 39.2 15 29 56
2.5 5 49 17 32 62
3.2 6.3 62 19 36 70
4 8 78 21 40 79
5 10 98 24 46 89
6.3 12.5 123 27 51 99
8 16 157 30 57 112
10 20 196 34 64 124
12.5 25 245 38 72 140
16 32 314 42 81 157
20 40 392 48 90 177
25 50 490 53 101 198

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Appendix A Notes on design

A.1 Basis
The tables for shank hooks include the recommended finished diameter for the shank, and also the
diameter at the top of the thread, to give an average stress at the safe working load of not more
than 80 N/mm2 3) on the core diameter area of the thread.
Six types of hook are specified, each designed to be equally stressed at the intrados of the principal section
(i.e. at the inside of the mid-section at the back of the hook) under the proof load. The stress at the safe
working load will be a certain proportion of the stress at the proof load (see clause 15).
In each type of hook the internal diameter C (mm), and the proof load P (kN), are related by the formula
C = KÆP, where K is a constant. Values of K are given in Table 7.
Table 7 — Values of K
Table K
1 6.62
2 8.09
3 8.09
4 8.09
5 7.02
6 7.02
The principal cross section (at the back of the hook), and the vertical cross section (at the bottom of the
hook) are equal and similar in form, with the exception that the crown radius at the vertical cross section
is somewhat smaller to accommodate egg links or other sling fittings.
For the point hook, the maximum cross section is situated midway between the principal and vertical cross
sections and is 8 % greater in depth. Under test to destruction it is found that this increased depth at the
maximum cross section adds greatly to the stability of the hook after appreciable deformation has taken
place.
Cases may arise where a hook of trapezoidal section of the point type (see diagrams accompanying Table 1
to Table 4), is required with an internal diameter C differing from C = KÆP as given in Table 7. Such hooks
can be designed within the range C = 6ÆP to C = 15ÆP to give a similar stress rating to that of the standard
hooks, provided that the following rules and approximate formula are observed.
A.2 Trapezoidal cross section
The section shall be geometrically similar to the specified hook section.
H = 5.5ÆP + 0.10C
where:
H is the depth at the principal cross section, in mm
C is the internal diameter of the hook, in mm
P is the proof load, in kN.
The depth of the principal cross section (at the back of the hook) and of the vertical cross section (at the
bottom of the hook) shall be equal. The depth of the section midway between the principal and vertical
sections shall exceed that of the principal and vertical sections by not less than 8 %.
All other proportions of the hook shall be based upon those of the specified hooks, and the quality of the
material and the heat treatment shall comply with the requirements of this standard.

3) 1N/mm2 = 1 MPa.
10 N/mm2 . 1.02 kgf/mm2 . 0.65 tonf/in2
1 tonf/in2 . 1.57 kgf/mm2 . 15.4 N/mm2

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A.3 Stresses in hook bodies

The nominal maximum stress in the body of the hook under proof load is 618 N/mm2 (40 tonf/in2), but of
course the most highly stressed fibres at the intrados in the back of the hook body will yield, and the actual
stress attained there will be limited to the yield value. However, when the hook is unloaded after proof
loading, the recovery will be purely elastic, and in consequence the fibres at the intrados in the back of the
hook will be left in compression. The magnitude of this compressive stress will be 618 N/mm2 diminished
by the yield stress, which may be about 400 N/mm2. This development of initial compressive stress of the
order of 200 N/mm2 in the most heavily loaded fibres of the hook body will very markedly improve the
resistance of the hook to fatigue under repeated applications of the load.
The requirements in Clause 15 in respect of proof loading ensure that the yield stress is high enough and
moreover that the critical region at the back of the hook is free from serious surface defect. Provided that
the hook complies properly with the requirements of clause 15, there is no risk of failure in service no
matter how often the full safe working load is applied.
On the other hand, repeated application of a load (force) substantially in excess of that corresponding to
the weight under standard gravity of the mass quoted in the tables as the safe working load (maximum),
may eventually result in failure by fatigue. Therefore in rating hooks for continuous service, strict account
should be taken of the actual forces to which they will be subjected. For instance, if a load suspended from
a hook is being lowered at 3 m/s and is then brought to rest in 3 m travel, the average extra dynamic
loading is about 0.15g, so that the total force exerted on the hook is increased in the ratio of 1.15 at least.
Provided that the dynamic factor in regular usage is brought properly into account, no other provision is
needed against casual or even accidental overloads. A single application of the proof load can, of course,
give rise to no danger, damage nor distortion, and loading to 1" times the safe working load could scarcely
prove harmful unless it were repeated some hundred times.
In respect of the danger of casual overload in excess even of the proof load, the limitation of hardness in
clause 6 ensures that the hook will have been tempered at a temperature high enough to afford reasonable
ductility. (The hook maker will ordinarily satisfy himself that the requirement of clause 7 will be met, and
it is expected that the purchaser will avail himself of this positive check only when the risks of heavy
overload are severe and the probable consequence of fracture disastrous.)
The load which the hook is required to sustain without fracture and without distorting sufficiently to
release the load is maintained in this standard at the same value as before, but the ratio of this load to the
proof load is now 2 in place of 2" (clause 7). Although the higher ratio could have been retained (and will
in practice often be achieved), it is considered preferable to specify only the lower value. This allows a
relatively low limit for the maximum permissible hardness and that implies that the hooks will have been
tempered at a temperature high enough to afford a high intrinsic resistance to impulsive loading
A.4 Mass of hook
The approximate mass of drop forged trapezoidal section hooks may be estimated by the use of the formulae
given in Table 8. The estimates of mass are given for guidance only and are not considered part of the
specification. The actual mass is unlikely to differ from the estimate by more than 5 % except when the
tolerance on thickness is generous; for each 1 % increase in thickness the mass increases by about 11/2%.

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Table 8 — Approximate mass of drop forged trapezoidal section hooks

Approximate mass of
Table Remarks
hook
kg

C 3 Excluding shank of hook

1 12.7  ----------
 100
C 3 Excluding shank of hook
2 8.3  ----------
 100
C 3
3 9.7  ----------
 100
C 3
4 11.3  ----------
 100
C 3 Excluding shank of hook
5 16.0  ----------
 100

C 3
6 16.0  ----------
 100
Where C is the internal diameter of the hook in millimetres.

Appendix B Information to be supplied with the enquiry or order

The enquiry or order should state:
a) the type and size of hook required (by reference to clause 3 and the tables and related diagrams);
b) whether the safe working load is required to be marked on the hook and, if so, the value to be marked
(see clause 19);
c) whether analysis of the steel in the hook is required (see clause 5);
d) whether additional tests are required (see clause 17);
e) whether the provisions for the attachment of safety catches are required (see Appendix E
and Appendix F);
f) the length of shank required in the case of hooks of types 1, 2 and 5.

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Appendix C Particulars of screw threads

ISO metric screw threads. Coarse series with graded pitches

Major diameter Core

First Second Third Pitch
Diametera Area
choice choice choice
mm mm mm mm mm mm2 in2
— — 9 1.25 7.466 44 0.0679
10 — — 1.5 8.160 52 0.0810
— — 11 1.5 9.160 66 0.1021
12 — — 1.75 9.853 76 0.1182
— 14 — 2 11.546 105 0.1623
16 — — 2 13.546 144 0.2234
— 18 — 2.5 14.933 175 0.2715
20 — — 2.5 16.933 225 0.3490
— 22 — 2.5 18.933 282 0.4364
24 — — 3 20.319 324 0.5026
— 27 — 3 23.319 427 0.6620
30 — — 3.5 25.706 519 0.8044
— 33 — 3.5 28.706 647 1.0031
36 — — 4 31.092 759 1.1769
— 39 — 4 34.092 913 1.4149
42 — — 4.5 36.479 1 045 1.6200
— 45 — 4.5 39.479 1 224 1.8974
48 — — 5 41.866 1 377 2.1337
— 52 — 5 45.866 1 652 2.5609
56 — — 5.5 49.252 1 905 2.9531
— 60 — 5.5 53.252 2 227 3.4522
a Neglecting tolerances.

ISO metric screw threads. Coarse series with graded pitches and fine series with constant
pitches
Major diameter Core
Depth of thread
First Second Third Pitch
Diameter a
Area major diameter
choice choice choice
mm mm mm mm mm mm2 in2 mm
64 — — 6 56.639 2 520 3.9053 0.058
— 68 — 6 60.639 2 888 4.4763 0.054
— — 70 6 62.639 3 082 4.7765 0.053
72 — — 6 64.639 3 282 5.0864 0.051
— 76 — 6 68.639 3 700 5.7354 0.048
80 — — 6 72.639 4 144 6.4233 0.046
— 85 — 6 77.639 4 734 7.3380 0.043
90 — — 6 82.639 5 364 8.3136 0.041
— 95 — 8 85.185 5 699 8.8338 0.052
100 — — 8 90.185 6 388 9.9012 0.049
— — — 8 95.185 7 116 11.029 0.047
110 — — 8 100.185 7 892 12.233 0.045
— 115 — 8 105.185 8 690 13.469 0.043
— 120 — 8 110.185 9 535 14.780 0.041
NOTE 8 mm pitch is specified in the larger sizes to maintain the required depth of thread (see clause 11).
a
Neglecting tolerances.

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Appendix D Selection of ball or roller thrust bearings

The basic static load rating4) of a thrust bearing for a hook should not be less than the safe working load
of the hook or two-thirds of the proof load, whichever is the greater.
The basic static load rating is that static, central thrust load which corresponds to a total permanent
deformation of ball and race at the most heavily stressed contact, set at 0.0001 of the ball diameter
Values for specific bearing types and sizes can be obtained from the bearing manufacturers who should also
be consulted where the duties are unusually intensive.

Appendix E Optional lugs for attachment of safety catches on point hooks

Proportions of lugs
Table a b d C
1 0.25 C 0.20 C 0.20 C 6.6Æp
2 0.20 C 0.15 C 0 15 C 8.1Æp
3 0.20 C 0.15 C 0.15 C 8.1Æp
4 0.20 C 0.15 C 0.15 C 8.1Æp
P = Proof load, in kN
NOTE The lug is integral with the hook forging.

Figure 4 — Optional lugs (point hooks)

Appendix F Optional “flats” for attachment of safety catches on “C” hooks

Figure 5 — Optional “flats” (“C” hooks)

4)
Neglecting tolerances.

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Appendix G Safe working loads of chain assemblies (grade M5) chain)

Size of chaina Safe working load of hook

(grade M) and chain
mm t
6.3 0.63
7.1 0.8
8 1
9 1.25
10 1.6
11.2 2
12.5 2.5
14 3.2
16 4
18 5
20 6.3
22.4 8
25 10
28 12.5
32 16
36 20
40 25
a
Nominal diameter of material from which the chain is made.

5) BS 4942-1, BS 4942-2 and BS 4942-3 and also BS 1663.

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Publications referred to
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BS 240, Method for Brinell hardness test.

BS 240-1, Testing of metals.
BS 292, Dimensions of ball bearings and cylindrical roller bearings.
BS 860, Tables for comparison of hardness scales.
BS 919, Screw gauge limits and tolerances.
BS 970, Wrought steels in the form of blooms, billets, bars and forgings.
BS 970-1, Carbon and carbon manganese steels including free cutting steels.
BS 1663, Higher tensile steel chain Grade 40 (short link and pitched or calibrated) for lifting purposes.
BS 3643, ISO metric screw threads.
BS 4114, Dimensional and quantity tolerances for steel drop and press forgings and for upset forgings made
on horizontal forging machines.
BS 4942, Short link chain for lifting purposes.
BS 4942-1, General conditions of acceptance.
BS 4942-2, Grade M, non-calibrated chain.
BS 4942-3, Grade M, calibrated chain.
BS 5645, Specification for rolling bearings — Static load ratings.
ISO 2141, Lifting hooks — General characteristics.
ISO 2766, Single lifting hooks with shank — Capacity up to 25 tonnes — Grades M, P, S (T, V) — Hammer
and drop forged hooks.

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BSI is the independent national body responsible for preparing
British Standards. It presents the UK view on standards in Europe and at the
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