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Vacuum Lifting Devices are
typically categorized as Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices. Manufacturers,
purchasers, and users of vacuum lifting devices should be familiar with
the safety standards developed for this type of equipment which have been formulated under
the general auspices of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
You will find many other countries' standards are close to these.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B30 Committee on
Safety Standards for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks,
and Slings has issued standard B30.20 for Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices. Chapter 20-2 in this standard addresses the proper marking, construction,
installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and operation of vacuum
below-the-hook lifting devices for non-porous loads. All ANVER power and mechanically operated vacuum lifting
and manipulating devices for non-porous load handling are designed, constructed and tested in
compliance with this standard. We encourage all users and potential
purchasers of vacuum lifting devices to familiarize themselves with these
safety standards. We are unable to post a copy of this standard here due
to copyright laws. However, copies of this standard are available for purchase online
thru the
ASME
website or by phoning the ASME at (800)THE-ASME and asking for ASME
publication #J10099. |
Click here
to view or download a copy of ANVER's General Safety Rules for Vacuum Lifting Systems
in PDF format
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