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ASME B30.20-2025 Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices, 2025
- CONTENTS
- FOREWORD
- ASME B30 COMMITTEE ROSTER
- CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE B30 COMMITTEE
- B30 STANDARD INTRODUCTION
- ASME B30.20-2025 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
- Chapter 20-0 Scope, Definitions, Personnel Competence, Translations, 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: DEFINITIONS FOR CHAPTER 20-6
- SECTION 20-0.9: PERSONNEL COMPETENCE
- SECTION 20-0.10: TRANSLATIONS [Go to Page]
- 20-0.10.1 Technical and Safety-Related Information
- 20-0.10.2 Translation of Technical and Safety-Related Information and Manuals
- SECTION 20-0.11: 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 20-1.3.3-1)
- 20-1.3.4 Periodic Inspection (See Also Table 20-1.3.3-1)
- 20-1.3.5 Lifting Devices Not in Regular Use
- 20-1.3.6 Inspection Records
- 20-1.3.7 Removal Criteria
- 20-1.3.8 Repairs
- 20-1.3.9 Testing
- 20-1.3.10 Maintenance
- SECTION 20-1.4: OPERATION [Go to Page]
- 20-1.4.1 Operators
- 20-1.4.2 Qualifications
- 20-1.4.3 Responsibilities
- 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 Lifting Devices Not in Regular Use
- 20-2.3.6 Inspection Records
- 20-2.3.7 Removal Criteria
- 20-2.3.8 Repairs
- 20-2.3.9 Testing
- 20-2.3.10 Maintenance
- SECTION 20-2.4: OPERATION [Go to Page]
- 20-2.4.1 Operators
- 20-2.4.2 Qualifications
- 20-2.4.3 Responsibilities
- 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 Removal Criteria
- 20-3.3.8 Repairs
- 20-3.3.9 Testing
- 20-3.3.10 Maintenance
- SECTION 20-3.4: OPERATION [Go to Page]
- 20-3.4.1 Operators
- 20-3.4.2 Qualifications
- 20-3.4.3 Responsibilities
- 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 Removal Criteria
- 20-4.3.7 Repairs
- 20-4.3.8 Testing
- 20-4.3.9 Maintenance
- SECTION 20-4.4: OPERATION [Go to Page]
- 20-4.4.1 Operators
- 20-4.4.2 Qualifications
- 20-4.4.3 Responsibilities
- 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 Removal Criteria
- 20-5.3.8 Testing
- 20-5.3.9 Maintenance
- SECTION 20-5.4: OPERATION [Go to Page]
- 20-5.4.1 Operators
- 20-5.4.2 Qualifications
- 20-5.4.3 Responsibilities
- 20-5.4.4 Grapple Operating Practices
- 20-5.4.5 Miscellaneous Operating Practices
- SECTION 20-5.5: INSTRUCTION MANUALS
- Chapter 20-6 Clamps [Go to Page]
- SECTION 20-6.1: SCOPE
- SECTION 20-6.2: MARKING, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION [Go to Page]
- 20-6.2.1 Marking
- 20-6.2.2 Construction
- 20-6.2.3 Installation
- SECTION 20-6.3: INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE [Go to Page]
- 20-6.3.1 Inspection Classification
- 20-6.3.2 Every Lift Inspection
- 20-6.3.3 Frequent Inspection
- 20-6.3.4 Periodic Inspection
- 20-6.3.5 Clamps Not in Regular Use
- 20-6.3.6 Inspection Records
- 20-6.3.7 Removal Criteria
- 20-6.3.8 Repairs
- 20-6.3.9 Testing
- 20-6.3.10 Maintenance
- SECTION 20-6.4: OPERATION [Go to Page]
- 20-6.4.1 Operators
- 20-6.4.2 Qualifications
- 20-6.4.3 Responsibilities
- 20-6.4.4 Clamp Operating Practices
- 20-6.4.5 Miscellaneous Operating Practices
- SECTION 20-6.5: INSTRUCTION MANUALS
- Figures [Go to Page]
- Figure 20-1.1-1 Structural Lifting Devices
- Figure 20-1.1-2 Mechanical Lifting Devices
- Figure 20-1.1-3 Mechanical Supporting Lifting Devices
- Figure 20-1.1-4 Load-Containing Lifting Devices
- Figure 20-2.1-1 Vacuum Lifting Devices
- Figure 20-3.1-1 Close Proximity Operated Lifting Magnets
- Figure 20-4.1-1 Remotely Operated Lifting Magnets
- Figure 20-5.1-1 Scrap and Material-Handling Grapples
- Figure 20-6.1-1 Load-Supporting Clamps
- Figure 20-6.1-2 Friction-Type Pressure-Gripping Clamps
- Figure 20-6.1-3 Indentation-Type Pressure-Gripping Clamps
- Figure 20-6.1-4 Anchoring and Positioning Clamps
- Figure 20-6.1-5 Hybrid Clamps
- Figure A-2-1 End Cap Spreader Bar
- Figure A-2-2 Modular Spreader Bar
- Figure A-2-3 Lifting Beam
- Figure A-3.2-1 Examples of Single-Use Labels for End Cap Spreader Bars
- Figure A-3.2-2 Example of a Single-Use Label for Modular Spreader Bars
- Figure A-3.3-1 Load Chart Label for a Lifting Beam
- Table [Go to Page]
- Table 20-1.3.3-1 Minimum Inspection for Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
- NONMANDATORY APPENDIX A MARKING OF MULTIPLE-RATED-LOAD LIFTING DEVICES [Go to Page]
- A-1 INTRODUCTION
- A-2 TYPES OF MULTIPLE-RATED-LOAD LIFTING DEVICES
- A-3 MARKING OF A MULTIPLE-RATED-LOAD LIFTING DEVICE
- A-4 COMPLETION OF USE OF MULTIPLE-RATED-LOAD LIFTING DEVICE [Go to Page]