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ASME Proof Test Requirements

Type

Minimum Requirement

Maximum Requirement

Standard

SLINGS

Chain Sling*

200%

Not listed

ASME B30.9

Components of Chain Slings*

200%

Not listed

ASME B30.9

Metal Mesh Sling*

200%

Not listed

ASME B30.9

Flemish eye Sling**

200%

250%

ASME B30.9

Swaged or poured Sockets*

200%

250%

ASME B30.9

Hand tucked Sling**

100%

125%

ASME B30.9

Synthetic rope**

200%

Not listed

ASME B30.9

Synthetic Web Slings**

200%

Not listed

ASME B30.9

Round Slings**

200%

Not listed

ASME B30.9

HARDWARE

Hooks(up to 50tons)

200%

Not listed

ASME B30.10

Shackles(up to 150tons)

200%

220%

ASME B30.26

Shackles(over 150 tons)

133%

200%

ASME B30.26

Eyebolts

200%

Not listed

ASME B30.26

Turnbuckles

200%

Not listed

ASME B30.26

Swivel hoist rings

200%

Not listed

ASME B30.26

Eyenuts

200%

Not listed

ASME B30.26

Compression Hardware

200% of wire rope WLL

250%

ASME B30.26

Links, Rings, Swivels***

200%

Not listed

ASME B30.26

OTHER LIFTING DEVICES

Blocks

150%

200%

ASME B30.26

Manual Lever Hoists*

125%

Not listed

ASME B30.21

Clamps, Tongs, spreader and lifting beams*

125%

125%

ASME B30.20

Vacuum lifting devices*

125%

125%

ASME B30.20

Magnets*

Breakaway force test

N/A

ASME B30.20

Overhead and Gantry cranes

100%

125%

ASME B30.17

Trolleys

100%

125%

ASME B30.17

Overhead hoists

125%

125%

ASME B30.16

*Must be proof tested by manufacturer or qualified person

** Must be proof tested if previously used or welded fittings are incorporated or are repaired

***Links and Rings must be proof tested by manufacturer or qualified person if welded.