Revised Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard specifies the terminology basic, characteristics of roundslings made from polyamide (nylon), polyester or polypropylene fibres, used for lifting loads, and the tests and procedures needed to verify these characteristics. In addition, this part of the standard also specifies the identification and marking of these slings as well as the means of recording their characteristics. It also specifies a test for verifying the working load limit chosen. The term 'lifting' as used in this standard includes the operations of lowering and suspending.

1.2 This standard also specifies the modes of assembly, mode factors, maximum safe working loads and strength for roundslings made of man-made fibres such as polyamide, polyester, and polypropylene.

2. REFERENCES

The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards listed in Annex A