Abstract

Specifies requirements for forged rigging screws and forged turnbuckles used in tension. It does not apply to rigging screws or turnbuckles that are used in compression or are smaller than 10 mm. Guidance on information that should be supplied with enquiries and orders and on care and use in appendices.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee ME-025 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 17 January 2014.
The following are represented on Technical Committee ME-025:

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Diecasting Association
Australian Industry Group
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Crane Industry Council of Australia
Engineers Australia
Independent Chairperson
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
NSW Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services
The Institute of Quarrying Australia
WorkCover New South Wales
WorkSafe Victoria

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for forged rigging screws and forged turnbuckles used in tension. It does not apply to rigging screws or turnbuckles that are used in compression.
NOTES:
1 Rigging screws and turnbuckles of sizes smaller than 10 mm are not included, as they can be easily overloaded by excessive tensioning.
2 Guidance on information that should be supplied with enquiries and orders is given in Appendix A.
3 Guidance on care and use is given in Appendix B.
4 Standards for components used in lifting systems are listed in Appendix C.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 30/01/2014. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2014 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 30/01/2014
Pages
ISBN
Committee	ME-025
Supersedes	AS 2319-1984 DR 99518