EN 1677-2:2000+A1:2008
(Main + Amendment)Components for slings - Safety - Part 2: Forged steel lifting hooks with latch, Grade 8
General Information
- Abstract
This Part of EN 1677 specifies requirements for forged steel lifting hooks with latch of grade 8 having eye or clevis and pin up to 63 t WLL, mainly for use in:
- chain slings according to EN 818-4
- steel wire rope slings according to prEN 13414-1:1999
- textile slings according to prEN 1492-1:2000, prEN 1492-2:2000
intended for lifting objects, materials or goods.
This Part of EN 1677 does not apply to hand forged hooks.
The hazards covered by this Part of EN 1677 are identified in clause 4.
Annex A is informative, and gives the bases for calculation of hook dimensions.
Annex B is informative, and gives an example of a designation system for hooks of grade 8.
Annexes ZA and ZB give the relationship with EU-Directives.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 01-Apr-2008
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 168 - Chains, ropes, webbing, slings and accessories - safaty
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 168/WG 4 - Hooks and other accessories
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 25-Jul-2022
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)OJ Ref: C, C 214 OJ Date: 08-Sep-2009
Not Harmonized98/37/EC - MachineryOJ Ref: C, C 22 OJ Date: 28-Jan-2009
Overview
EN 1677-2:2000+A1:2008 is a CEN European Standard for forged steel lifting hooks with latch, Grade 8, intended as components for slings. It specifies safety, design, material, manufacturing, testing, marking and documentation requirements for hooks with eye or clevis and pin up to 63 t WLL (working load limit). The standard is harmonized to support essential requirements of the European Machinery Directive (see Annexes ZA/ZB) and excludes hand‑forged hooks.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and use: Hooks mainly for use in chain slings (EN 818‑4), steel wire rope slings (prEN 13414‑1) and textile slings (EN 1492‑1/2).
- Design & dimensions: Minimum dimensional requirements linked to WLL (see Table 3). Annex A provides formulae for calculating principal dimensions (e.g. D = 21.2 × WLL).
- Materials & mechanical properties: Materials, heat treatment and mechanical properties are defined in alignment with EN 1677‑1 (general Grade 8 component requirements).
- Hook latches: Must be spring‑loaded (gravity‑only latches prohibited), engage at the hook point and remain positively closed in any orientation. Latch spring corrosion protection and durability (≥10,000 complete openings) are required.
- Latch strength & torque: Latch must resist forces f1 and f2 (equal to 300 kg or 10% of WLL, whichever is greater; f2 ≤ 20 kN). Table 4 gives guidance on minimum/maximum torque values for opening latches.
- Verification & testing: Type tests, manufacturing test regime and acceptance criteria are specified (personnel must be competent). Latches require specific type testing on samples.
- Marking, certificate & instructions: Manufacturer marking, certificate and user instructions (assembly, disassembly and fit guidance) are mandatory.
Practical applications
- Ensures safe selection and use of forged steel lifting hooks in lifting and rigging operations across manufacturing, construction, maritime and logistics.
- Used by sling manufacturers when specifying Grade 8 hooks for chain slings, wire rope slings and textile slings.
- Critical for procurement teams, safety engineers and inspection authorities to verify conformity, traceability and safe WLL selection.
Who should use this standard
- Hook and sling manufacturers and assemblers
- Lifting equipment designers and OEMs
- Test laboratories and conformity assessors
- Safety managers, inspectors and procurement specialists
Related standards
- EN 1677‑1 (Forged steel components – Grade 8)
- EN 818‑4, EN 818‑6 (Chain slings)
- EN 1492‑1 / EN 1492‑2 (Textile slings)
- prEN 13414‑1 (Wire rope slings)
- EN 292 / EN 1050 (machine safety / risk assessment)
Practical takeaway: EN 1677‑2 defines the measurable, testable requirements for Grade 8 forged hooks with latch to ensure safe lifting performance, traceability and compliance with EU safety directives. Keywords: EN 1677‑2, forged steel lifting hooks, Grade 8, hook latch, working load limit, chain slings, wire rope slings, textile slings, safety standard.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 1677-1:2000+A1:2008 - Components for slings - Safety - Part 1: Forged steel components, Grade 8 - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 13414-1:2003 - Steel wire rope slings - Safety - Part 1: Slings for general lifting service - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 12999:2020 - Cranes - Loader cranes - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1677-2:2000+A1:2008 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Components for slings - Safety - Part 2: Forged steel lifting hooks with latch, Grade 8". This standard covers: This Part of EN 1677 specifies requirements for forged steel lifting hooks with latch of grade 8 having eye or clevis and pin up to 63 t WLL, mainly for use in: - chain slings according to EN 818-4 - steel wire rope slings according to prEN 13414-1:1999 - textile slings according to prEN 1492-1:2000, prEN 1492-2:2000 intended for lifting objects, materials or goods. This Part of EN 1677 does not apply to hand forged hooks. The hazards covered by this Part of EN 1677 are identified in clause 4. Annex A is informative, and gives the bases for calculation of hook dimensions. Annex B is informative, and gives an example of a designation system for hooks of grade 8. Annexes ZA and ZB give the relationship with EU-Directives.
This Part of EN 1677 specifies requirements for forged steel lifting hooks with latch of grade 8 having eye or clevis and pin up to 63 t WLL, mainly for use in: - chain slings according to EN 818-4 - steel wire rope slings according to prEN 13414-1:1999 - textile slings according to prEN 1492-1:2000, prEN 1492-2:2000 intended for lifting objects, materials or goods. This Part of EN 1677 does not apply to hand forged hooks. The hazards covered by this Part of EN 1677 are identified in clause 4. Annex A is informative, and gives the bases for calculation of hook dimensions. Annex B is informative, and gives an example of a designation system for hooks of grade 8. Annexes ZA and ZB give the relationship with EU-Directives.
EN 1677-2:2000+A1:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 53.020.30 - Accessories for lifting equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1677-2:2000+A1:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1677-2:2000, EN 1492-2:2000, EN 1492-1:2000, EN 1677-1:2000+A1:2008, EN 1050:1996, EN 292-2:1991/A1:1995, EN ISO 12100:2010, EN 13414-1:2003, EN 818-6:2000+A1:2008, EN 13155:2020+A1:2025, EN 13071-3:2019, EN 12999:2020, EN 13414-1:2003+A2:2008, EN 818-4:1996+A1:2008, EN 13155:2020. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1677-2:2000+A1:2008 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/079, M/396. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Components for slings - Safety - Part 2: Forged steel lifting hooks with latch, Grade 8Sestavni deli obes - Varnost - 2. del: Kovani dvigalni kavlji z varovalom, kakovostni razred 8Accessoires pour élingues - Sécurité - Partie 2: Crochets de levage en acier forgé à linguet, Classe 8Einzelteile für Anschlagmittel - Sicherheit - Teil 2: Geschmiedete Haken mit Sicherungsklappe - Güteklasse 853.020.30Pribor za dvigalno opremoAccessories for lifting equipmentICS:SIST EN 1677-2:2001+A1:2008en,fr,deTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1677-2:2000+A1:200801-julij-2008SIST EN 1677-2:2001+A1:2008SLOVENSKI
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EN 1677-2:2000+A1
April 2008 ICS 53.020.30 Supersedes EN 1677-2:2000 English Version
Components for slings - Safety - Part 2: Forged steel lifting hooks with latch, Grade 8
Accessoires pour élingues - Sécurité - Partie 2: Crochets de levage en acier forgé à linguet, Classe 8
Einzelteile für Anschlagmittel - Sicherheit - Teil 2: Geschmiedete Haken mit Sicherungsklappe, Güteklasse 8This European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 May 2000 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 21 February 2008.
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Bases for the calculation of hook dimensions.13 Annex B (informative)
Designation system for hooks - Grade 8.14 B.1 Designation.14 B.2 General format.14 Annex ZA (informative)
!Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC.15 Annex ZB (informative)
!Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC.16
Annexes A and B of this European Standard are informative.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
EN 292-2:1991/A1:1995, Safety of machinery - Basic concepts - General principles for design - Part 2: Technical principles and specifications (Amendment 1: 1995)
EN 818-4, Short-link chain for lifting purposes – Safety - Part 4: Chain slings Grade 8
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