Eye self locking hook (GKO)

Instructions for use

Lifting hooks should be inspected before use to ensure that:

• all markings are legible;
• a hook with the correct WLL has been selected. Refer to the EN 818 standard for Chain Slings for further details;
• the latch is present;
• the latch is functional;
• the bolt, nut or any other locking system cannot vibrate out of position;
• the hook is never side-, tip- or back- loaded;
• swivel hooks may not rotate under load;
• the hooks may not be heat treated as this may affect their WLL;
• never modify, repair or reshape a hook by machining, welding, heating or bending as this may affect the WLL;
• hooks are free from nicks, gouges and cracks;

Hooks must be regularly inspected in accordance with the safety standards given in the country of use. This is required because the products in use may be affected by issues such as wear, misuse, and overloading which may lead to deformation and alteration of the material structure.