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ASME B30.20 Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices , 2006
- CONTENTS
- FOREWORD
- COMMITTEE ROSTER
- B30 STANDARD INTRODUCTION [Go to Page]
- SECTION I: SCOPE
- SECTION II: SCOPE EXCLUSIONS
- SECTION III: PURPOSE
- SECTION IV: USE BY REGULATORY AGENCIES
- SECTION V: EFFECTIVE DATE
- SECTION VI: REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- SECTION VII: USE OF MEASUREMENT UNITS
- SECTION VIII: REQUESTS FOR REVISION
- SECTION IX: REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION
- SECTION X: ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE
- SUMMARY OF CHANGES
- Chapter 20-0 Scope, Definitions, and References [Go to Page]
- SECTION 20-0.1: SCOPE OF ASME B30.20
- SECTION 20-0.2: DEFINITIONS -- GENERAL
- SECTION 20-0.3: DEFINITIONS FOR CHAPTER 20-1
- SECTION 20-0.4: DEFINITIONS FOR CHAPTER 20-2
- SECTION 20-0.5: DEFINITIONS FOR CHAPTER 20-3
- SECTION 20-0.6: DEFINITIONS FOR CHAPTER 20-4
- SECTION 20-0.7: DEFINITIONS FOR CHAPTER 20-5
- SECTION 20-0.8: REFERENCES TO OTHER CODES AND STANDARDS
- Chapter 20-1 Structural and Mechanical Lifting Devices [Go to Page]
- SECTION 20-1.1: SCOPE
- SECTION 20-1.2: MARKING, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION [Go to Page]
- 20-1.2.1 Marking
- 20-1.2.2 Construction
- 20-1.2.3 Installation
- SECTION 20-1.3: INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE [Go to Page]
- 20-1.3.1 Inspection Classification
- 20-1.3.2 Every Lift Inspection
- 20-1.3.3 Frequent Inspection See Also Table 1
- 20-1.3.4 Periodic Inspection See Also Table 1
- 20-1.3.5 Lifting Devices Not in Regular Use
- 20-1.3.6 Inspection Records
- 20-1.3.7 Repairs
- 20-1.3.8 Testing [Go to Page]
- 20-1.3.8.1 Operational Tests
- 20-1.3.8.2 Load Test
- 20-1.3.9 Maintenance
- SECTION 20-1.4: OPERATION [Go to Page]
- 20-1.4.1 Operators
- 20-1.4.2 Qualifications
- 20-1.4.3 Conduct of Lifting Device Operators
- 20-1.4.4 Lifting Device Operating Practices
- 20-1.4.5 Miscellaneous Operating Practices
- SECTION 20-1.5: INSTRUCTION MANUALS
- Chapter 20-2 Vacuum Lifting Devices [Go to Page]
- SECTION 20-2.1: SCOPE
- SECTION 20-2.2: MARKING, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION [Go to Page]
- 20-2.2.1 Marking
- 20-2.2.2 Construction
- 20-2.2.3 Installation
- SECTION 20-2.3: INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE [Go to Page]
- 20-2.3.1 Inspection Classification
- 20-2.3.2 Every Lift Inspection
- 20-2.3.3 Frequent Inspection
- 20-2.3.4 Periodic Inspection
- 20-2.3.5 Vacuum Lifters Not in Regular Use
- 20-2.3.6 Inspection Records
- 20-2.3.7 Repairs
- 20-2.3.8 Testing [Go to Page]
- 20-2.3.8.1 Operational Tests
- 20-2.3.8.2 Load Test
- 20-2.3.9 Maintenance
- SECTION 20-2.4: OPERATION [Go to Page]
- 20-2.4.1 Operators
- 20-2.4.2 Qualifications
- 20-2.4.3 Conduct of Lifting Device Operators
- 20-2.4.4 Lifting Device Operating Practices
- 20-2.4.5 Miscellaneous Operating Practices
- SECTION 20-2.5: INSTRUCTION MANUALS
- Chapter 20-3 Close Proximity Operated Lifting Magnets [Go to Page]
- SECTION 20-3.1: SCOPE
- SECTION 20-3.2: MARKING, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION [Go to Page]
- 20-3.2.1 Marking
- 20-3.2.2 Construction
- 20-3.2.3 Installation
- SECTION 20-3.3: INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE [Go to Page]
- 20-3.3.1 Inspection Classification
- 20-3.3.2 Every Lift Inspection
- 20-3.3.3 Frequent Inspection
- 20-3.3.4 Periodic Inspection
- 20-3.3.5 Lifting Magnets Not in Regular Use
- 20-3.3.6 Inspection Records
- 20-3.3.7 Repairs
- 20-3.3.8 Testing [Go to Page]
- 20-3.3.8.1 Operational Tests
- 20-3.3.8.2 Load Test
- 20-3.3.9 Maintenance
- SECTION 20-3.4: OPERATION [Go to Page]
- 20-3.4.1 Operators
- 20-3.4.2 Qualifications
- 20-3.4.3 Conduct of Lifting Device Operators
- 20-3.4.4 Lifting Device Operating Practices
- 20-3.4.5 Miscellaneous Operating Practices
- SECTION 20-3.5: INSTRUCTION MANUALS
- Chapter 20-4 Remotely Operated Lifting Magnets [Go to Page]
- SECTION 20-4.1: SCOPE
- SECTION 20-4.2: MARKING, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION [Go to Page]
- 20-4.2.1 Marking
- 20-4.2.2 Construction
- 20-4.2.3 Installation
- SECTION 20-4.3: INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE [Go to Page]
- 20-4.3.1 Inspection Classification
- 20-4.3.2 Frequent Inspection
- 20-4.3.3 Periodic Inspection
- 20-4.3.4 Lifting Magnets Not in Regular Use
- 20-4.3.5 Inspection Records
- 20-4.3.6 Repairs
- 20-4.3.7 Testing
- 20-4.3.8 Maintenance
- SECTION 20-4.4: OPERATION [Go to Page]
- 20-4.4.1 Operators
- 20-4.4.2 Qualifications
- 20-4.4.3 Conduct of Lifting Device Operators
- 20-4.4.4 Lifting Device Operating Practices
- 20-4.4.5 Miscellaneous Operating Practices
- SECTION 20-4.5: INSTRUCTION MANUALS
- Chapter 20-5 Scrap and Material-Handling Grapples [Go to Page]
- SECTION 20-5.1: SCOPE
- SECTION 20-5.2: MARKING, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION [Go to Page]
- 20-5.2.1 Marking
- 20-5.2.2 Construction
- 20-5.2.3 Installation
- SECTION 20-5.3: INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE [Go to Page]
- 20-5.3.1 Inspection Classification
- 20-5.3.2 Frequent Inspection
- 20-5.3.3 Periodic Inspection
- 20-5.3.4 Grapples Not in Regular Use
- 20-5.3.5 Inspection Records
- 20-5.3.6 Repairs
- 20-5.3.7 Testing
- 20-5.3.8 Maintenance
- SECTION 20-5.4: OPERATION [Go to Page]
- 20-5.4.1 Operators
- 20-5.4.2 Qualifications
- 20-5.4.3 Conduct of Grapple Operators
- 20-5.4.4 Grapple Operating Practices
- 20-5.4.5 Miscellaneous Operating Practices
- SECTION 20-5.5: INSTRUCTION MANUALS
- FIGURES [Go to Page]
- 1 Pressure-Gripping Lifters: Friction-Type Lifters
- 2 Grip Ratio
- 3 Pressure-Gripping Lifters: Indentation-Type Lifters
- 4 Manipulating Lifters
- 5 Load-Supporting Lifters
- 6 Vacuum Lifters
- 7 Magnetic Lifters
- 8 Scrap and Material-Handling Grapples
- TABLE [Go to Page]
- 1 Minimum Inspection for Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
- ASME B30.20 INTERPRETATIONS [Go to Page]
- Interpretation: 20-17
- Interpretation: 20-18
- Interpretation: 20-19
- Interpretation: 20-20 [Go to Page]