BS 1692 Gin Blocks

BRITISH STANDARD BS 1692 : 1998
Specification for
Gin blocks
ICs 63.020.30
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BS 1692 : 1998
Committees responsible for this

British Standard
The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical Committee
MHW3, Cranes and derricks, upon which the following bodies were represented
Associated British Ports

Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers
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British Iron and Steel Producers’ Association

Building Employers’ Confederation
Construction Plant-hire Association
Electricity Association
Engineering Equipment and Materials Users’ Association
Federation of Manufacturers of Construction Equipment and Cranes
Federation of Wire Rope Manufacturers of Great Britain
Health and Safety Executive
Institute of Logistics
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
Institution of Plant Engineers
Institution of Stnictiiral Engineers
Lifting Equipment Engineers’Association
Lloyd‘s Register of Shipping
Safety Assessment Federation Ltd.
The following bodies were also represented in the drafting of this standard, through
a subcommittee:
Amalgamated Engineering Union

British Chain Manufacturers’ Association
British Industrial Truck Association
Construction Health and Safety Group
Cordage Manufacturers’ Institute
Ministry of Defence
National Association of Scaffolding Contractors
Recovery Equipment Manufacturers’and Suppliers’Association
This British Standard, haling United Kingdom Offshore Operators’ Association
been prepared under the
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Sector Board, was published
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Standards Board and comes into
effect on 1F.I March 1998
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Contents
Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
Foreword 11
Specification
1 Scope 1
2 References 1
3 Definition 1
4 Design 1
5 Testing and certification 2
Annexes
A (informative) m i c a 1 parameters for gin blocks 3
B (informative) Recommendations for the suspension of gin blocks 5
Figures
A.l m i c a l gin block with fabricated sheave 3
A.2 Typical gin block with a fonned steel sheave and hook with safety latch 4
B.l Loads acting on a gin block 5
Table
A.1 Safe working load, proof load, and dimensions of a typical gin block 3
List of references Inside back cover
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Foreword
This British Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee MHE/3. It supersedes
BS 1692 : 1971, which is Withdrawn.
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The principal changes that have been made are as follows:

a) corrections to dimensions;
b) elimination of anomalies in the table;
c) improvements to design parameters;
d) general update to the writing style and format.
As this revision of BS 1692 was prepared there was no comparative standard, in terms
of subject coverage, in the work programme of the relevant European Technical
Committee (CEN/TC 168).
The primary objective of this specification is to provide requirements for safety and
reliability of lifting equipment without placing restrictions on the general design or the
methods employed in construction.
It has been assumed in the drafting of this British Standard that the execution of its
provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced people.
Attention is drawn to the following statutory regulations: The Construction (Lifting
Operations) Regulations 1961, Regulation 36 [i],The Supply of Machinery (Safety)
Regulations 1992, Statutory Instrument 1992, No. 3073 [2] and The Supply of Machinery
(Safety)(Amendnient) Regulations 1994, Statutory Instuuinent 1994, No. 2063 [3].
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.
Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii, pages 1
to 6, an inside back cover and a back cover.

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Specification
1 Scope 4.4 Suspension devices

This British Standard specifies the design, 4.4.1 General
construction and testing of fibre rope gin blocks for Gin block suspension shall be by either a hook or an
the hoisting and lowering of loads up to 250 kg. eyebolt, see annex B.
2 References 4.4.2 Hooks

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2.1 Normative references Hooks shall be forged from steel and the appropriate
size should be selected from BS 2903 : 1980.
This British Standard incorporates, by dated or
NOTE. Attention is drawn to the Construction (Lifting Operations)
undated reference, provisions from other Regulations 19G1. Regulation 36 concerning prevention of
publications. These normative references are made displacement [i]
at the appropriate places in the text and the cited
publications are listed on the inside back cover. For 4.4.3 Eyebolts
dated references, only the edition cited applies; any An eyebolt from BS 4278 : 1984 shall be used.
subsequent amendments to or revisions of the cited
publication apply to this British Standard only when 4.4.4 Fitting
incorporated in the reference by amendment or Shanks of hooks or eyebolts shall either be:
revision. For undated references, the latest edition of a) provided with a nut or screwed collar of
the cited publication applies, together with any outside diameter of at least 1.5 times the diameter
amendments. of the shank the continuous length of shank
2.2 Informative references engaged by the nut or screwed collar on the load
This British Standard refers to other publications side shall be equal to at least 0.75 times the
that provide information or guidance. Editions of diameter of the shank before being interrupted by
these publications current at the time of issue of this drilling for pins or other fixings; or
standard are listed on the inside back cover, but b) so shaped from the solid as to afford the same
reference should be made to the latest editions. security as though a nut were fitted as in a).
4.5 Axle pins
3 Definition
The machining tolerance on the bearing surface of
For the purposes of this British Standard, the
following definition applies. the axle pins shall be mm.
3.1 gin block The thickness of the pin head shall be not less
Sheave housed in a frame, suspended by a swivel than 0.25 times the diameter of the pin and the
hook or ring, used with fibre rope for the raising and diameter of the pin head shall be sufficiently large to
lowering of a load. retain the pin in position.
NOTE. This is sometimes referred to as a gin wheel. The tail end of the pin shall project a distance of not
less than 10 min and be cross-drilled and fitted with
4 Design a suitable split cotter pin in accordance with
4.1 Design strength BS 1574 : 1972.
The gin block, including the hook or eyebolt, shall The machined bearing surface of the axle pin shall
be designed to withstand the proof loading specified be smooth, bright and clean.
in 5.1 without physical distortion. To prevent rotation, the axle pin shall be positively
4.2 Form and general dimensions secured either by keying to the frame or by other
The gin block shall conform to 4.3 to 4.8. equally effective means.
NOTE. Typical details and dimensions are given in table A.l for a 4.6 Sheaves
250 kg swivel gin block with a fabricated sheave (see figure A.l)>
or a rolled forin sheave (see figure A.2). 4.6.1 Form
4.3 Frames The sides of sheaves shall have no apertures. The
Frames shall be so constructed that no weld is width of the central boss in the finished sheave shall
subject to a tensile stress resulting directly froni the be greater than the width of the rim by not less
load carried. than 3 mm and not more than 8 mm.
Gin blocks shall be so designed as to minimize the The axle pinhole shall be concentric with the rope
risk of jamming the rope between the frame and the groove.
sheave.
The faces of the bosses shall be machined square
All through holes shall be machined in true with the axle pin hole.
alignment and normal to their respective surfaces.
The hole in the crosshead of the frame shall be
suitably countersunk to acconimodate the radius at
the root of the shank of the hook or eyebolt.

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4.6.2 Groove 5 Testing and certification

The sheave rope groove shall be smoothly finished
and shall have a depth of not less than 0.5 times the
5.1 Proof test
diameter of the largest rope for which the gin block 5.1.1 Test procedure
is designed.
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Each gin block shall be tested by a proof load of
The width at the top of the groove (dimension B in twice the safe working load.
figures A.l and A.2) shall be at least 1.3 times the NOTE. As a result, the hook or ring is subjected to four times the
diameter of the largest rope for which the block is safe working load.
designed. After testing each gin block shall then be thoroughly
All edges of the groove shall be rounded and all examined by a competent person for signs of
surfaces shall be free from projections or other deformation or damage.
defects likely to cause darnage to the rope.
5.1.2 Acceptance criteria
4.6.3 Fitting After proof loading the hook and sheave shall rotate
When fitted the sheave shall rotate freely by hand. freely. The axle pin and sheave of each gin block
shall then be removed and all parts thoroughly
4.7 Clearances examined. The gin block shall be deemed to be
The openings in the frame shall be large enough to acceptable only if found to be free from deformation,
prevent contact with, and chafing of, the rope. cracks, flaws or other defects.
The total clearance between the rim of the sheave 5.2 Certificate of test and examination
and the frame shall not exceed 6 min.
The gin block manufacturer or supplier shall provide
The total clearance between the hole in the a certificate for each consignment of blocks, giving
crosshead and the shank of the hook or eyebolt shall the following information for each one:
not exceed 1mm.
a) distinguishing niark or number (as marked on
The total clearance between the axle pin and the the gin block (see 4.8);
holes in the frame, and between the axle pin and the
sheave bore shall not exceed 0.5 mm. b) description;
c) number in consignment;
4.8 Marking
d) proof load applied;
The following information shall be permanently and
legibly marked on a non-stressed part of the frame, e) safe working load
eyebolt, or hook of each gin block1): f) date the test and examination were completed.
a) distinguishing number or certification The certificate shall declare that each gin block was
identifying mark (see clause 5.2); proof loaded in accordance with 5.1, was
b) safe working load (in kg); subsequently thoroughly examined by a competent
person, and that it conforms to BS 1692. It shall also
e) maximum diameter of rope to be used state the name and address of the testing
d) nanie of manufacturer or supplier; establishment and the status of the signatory.
e) the number of this British Standard.
‘1 Marking BS 1692 : 1998 on or in relation to a product represents a manufacturer’s declaration of conformity, i.e. a claim by or on
behalf of the manufacturer that the product meets the requirements of the standard. The accuracy of the claim is solely the claimant’s
responsibility. Such a declaration is not to be confused with third party certification of conformity, which may also be desirable

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Annexes
Annex A (informative)
Typical parameters for gin blocks
Typical parameters for gin blocks axe given in table Al. Typical details of gin blocks are shown in figures A l
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Table A . l Safe working load, proof load, and dimensions of a typical gin block
Uinierisions in 1~11x1unless ulherwisr slated
Approximate weight, kg 10.5
Safe working load, kg 250
Proof load, kg 1000
Rope diameter 19 m a .
Outside diameter of sheave 250
Width of rope groove 25
Width of sheave boss 38
Axle pin diameter 19
Crosshead width 40
Crosshead depth 19
Fmne width 38
Fmne thickness
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Section of sheave
Figure A . l Typical gin block with fabricated sheave
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Figure A.2 Typical gin block with a formed steel sheave and hook with safety latch
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Annex B (informative)
Recommendations for the suspension of
gin blocks
B . l Gin blocks should be suspended by fitting onto
devices that:
a) provide an adequate and secure support for the
gin block;
b) support the proof load (see 4.1) and the pull in
the hauling part of the rope (see figure B.1).
B.2 Attention is drawn to BS 5973 : 1993 which limits
the maxiniuni load which can be lifted by a scaffold
inoimted gin block to 50 kg.
Resultant load at suspension

point = 2 x S.W.L
S.W.L
Pull on hauling
part, equivalent to S.W.L
Figure B.1 Loads acting on
a gin block
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List of references (see clause 2)
Normative references
BSI publications
BRITISH STANDARDS TNSTTTTJTTON, 1,ondon
ES 1574: 1994 Specification f o r split p i n s (inch series)

BS2903: 1980 Specification f o r higher tensile steel hooks f o r chains, slings,
blocks und yenerul e n g i n e m h g purposes
BS4278: 1984 Speci:fication .for eyebolts .fur l ( f t i r q y u y o s e s
Informative references
BSI publications
BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTION,London
BS5973: 1993 Code ojpmctice j o r access and working scajjolds anù special
scaffold structures in steel
Other references
[i]GREAT BRITAIN. The Construction (Lifting Operations) Regulations, 196. London: HMSO.
[2] GREAT BRITAIN. The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992, Statutory Instrument 1992, No. 3073.
London: HMSO.
[3] GREAT BRITAIN. The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1994, Statutory Instrument 1994, No. 2063.
London: HMSO.
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Associated British Ports

British Iron and Steel Producers’ Association

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Resultant load at suspension

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ES 1574: 1994 Specification f o r split p i n s (inch series)

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