William Hackett (Alnwick, England) has secured H-mark certification for its latest chain sling components.
The company launched its own range of components last year. It submitted the Hack8 and Hack10 ranges to the prestigious Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung (DGUV) for testing. DGUV Test, an internationally recognized third party testing and certification body, has awarded the H83 mark to a range of the grade 8 and grade 10 components.
DGUV Test undertakes comprehensive type testing to determine if each product complies with the relevant safety and health requirements. This includes verification of materials, dimensional information, tensile tests, fatigue tests and some component-specific testing. H-Mark accreditation also certifies that William Hackett’s processes and products offered are in full compliance with EN818 and EN1677 standards.
This is the latest step in William Hackett’s ongoing commitment to industry safety. Earlier this year, the UK manufacturer introduced RFID chips to its popular Hack8 and Hack10 chain sling assembly tags. These digital records provide a more durable and reliable method of accessing documentation, helping to improve industry safety.
