J959_199105 Lifting Crane, Wire-Rope Strength Factors
05/01/1991
- Issuing Committee
- Content
- This SAE Standard applies to all mobile, construction-type, lifting cranes as equipped for operation with hook, clamshell, magnet, and grapple attachments. It is not applicable to excavating and demolition attachments such as shovels, hoes, draglines, and wrecking balls. The purpose of this document is to set forth wire-rope strength factors that have been proved by design and operating practice to be consistent with safety, economy, space, weight, and other requirements peculiar to mobile, construction-type, lifting cranes.
- Pages
- 6
- Citation
- SAE International Technical Standard, Lifting Crane, Wire-Rope Strength Factors, SAE Standard J959_199105, Revised May 1991, https://doi.org/10.4271/J959_199105.