Safety Flash
Important safety notice for users of Crosby S-1326 18/20mm Shur-Loc Hook with 16t WLL – PN 100434
Important safety notice for users of Crosby S-1326 18/20mm Shur-Loc Hook with 16t WLL – PN 100434
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 18/19
- CorrosionCrane and RiggingInspection and Maintenance
- CorrosionMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Lifting accessories
- Safety communication
Summary
Crosby warns that selected 18/20mm S-1326 Shur-Loc hooks may have thread defects aggravated by corrosion, reducing ultimate load capacity despite factory proof testing. The notice identifies affected latch codes, requests nut removal and thread inspection, and requires withdrawal and return of non-conforming hooks; conforming hooks may be reassembled.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Summary
Crosby identified potentially defective hook threads that may lose load capacity, requiring inspection and removal of non-conforming assemblies.
IMCA SF 18/19. Themes: corrosion, crane and rigging, inspection and maintenance.