EN ISO 3266:2010/A1:2015

Forged steel eyebolts grade 4 for general lifting purposes (ISO 3266:2010/Amd 1:2015)

2014-04-02 GVN: Draft for // ENQ received at ISO/CS (see ISO notification in dataservice on 2014-04-01).

Geschmiedete Ringschrauben aus Stahl, Güteklasse 4, für allgemeine Hebezwecke (ISO 3266:2010/Amd 1:2015)

Anneaux à tige de classe 4 en acier forgé pour applications générales de levage (ISO 3266:2010/Amd 1:2015)

Kovani jekleni očesni vijaki (razred izdelave 4) za splošne dvigalne namene (ISO 3266:2010/Amd 1:2015) - Dopolnilo A1

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 15-Dec-2015
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Jun-2016
• ICS: 53.020.30 - Accessories for lifting equipment
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 168 - Chains, ropes, webbing, slings and accessories - safaty
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 168/WG 4 - Hooks and other accessories
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 16-Dec-2015
• Completion Date: 16-Dec-2015
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
  OJ Ref: C 332/01, C 173 OJ Date: 13-May-2016
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 3266:2010/A1:2016 - Forged steel eyebolts grade 4 for general lifting purposes (ISO 3266:2010/Amd 1:2015)

Relations

• Referred By: EN IEC 62885-5:2018 - Surface cleaning appliances - Part 5: High pressure cleaners and steam cleaners for household and commercial use - Methods for measuring performance
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: EN 619:2022 - Continuous handling equipment and systems - Safety requirements for equipment for mechanical handling of unit loads
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 13155:2020+A1:2025 - Crane - Safety - Non-fixed load lifting attachments
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Consolidated By: ISO 3266:2010/Amd 1:2015 - Forged steel eyebolts grade 4 for general lifting purposes — Amendment 1
• Effective Date: 12-Feb-2026
• Amends: EN ISO 3266:2010 - Forged steel eyebolts grade 4 for general lifting purposes (ISO 3266:2010)
• Effective Date: 18-Dec-2013

Overview

EN ISO 3266:2010/A1:2015 is an internationally recognized standard specifying the requirements for forged steel eyebolts grade 4 for general lifting purposes. Developed jointly by CEN and ISO, this amendment ensures consistency, safety, and performance in the manufacturing and use of lifting eyebolts across industries. Eyebolts are critical components in material handling, lifting, and rigging systems, and this standard provides guidance on their type testing, strength, quality, and compliance.

Key Topics

• Scope and Purpose:

  • The standard applies to forged steel eyebolts of grade 4 that are used in general lifting applications.
  • Its primary aim is to enhance safety and ensure reliable performance in lifting operations.

• Testing and Conformance:

  • Specifies type testing requirements, including axial and angled breaking force tests using defined sample sizes.
  • Outlines manufacturing proof tests, requiring the use of Class 1 accurate test equipment according to ISO 7500-1.
  • Stipulates that eyebolts must pass both visual and dimensional inspections after proof loading.

• Sampling and Lot Conformance:

  • Details procedures for lot testing, requiring additional tests if initial samples fail.
  • Establishes criteria for conforming and non-conforming lots to maintain product quality and traceability.

• International Adoption:

  • This standard has been adopted by national standards bodies across Europe and aligns with ISO 3266:2010/Amd 1:2015, promoting harmonized safety standards throughout the region.

Applications

• Material Handling:
  • Used widely in hoisting, lifting, and securing loads in factories, construction sites, and port facilities.
• Lifting Equipment Manufacturing:
  • Manufacturers use this standard to design and produce eyebolts that meet global safety and performance criteria.
• Safety Compliance:
  • Ensures that lifting operations conform to standardized strength and testing parameters, minimizing risk of failure.
• Inspection and Quality Control:
  • Supports the work of quality inspectors and engineers by providing clear testing and acceptance guidelines for each batch of manufactured eyebolts.

Related Standards

• ISO 7500-1:
  • Specifies requirements for the calibration and verification of testing machines used in proof and breaking force tests.
• ISO 3266:2010:
  • The base international standard for forged steel eyebolts for general lifting purposes.
• CEN Standards in the 53.020.30 Series:
  • Cover accessories for lifting equipment to ensure interoperability, safety, and quality.
• EN ISO 3266 (various editions):
  • Previous and updated versions maintain continuity in quality and safety for lifting accessories.

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Keywords: EN ISO 3266, forged steel eyebolts, grade 4 eyebolts, lifting equipment accessories, material handling, proof testing, CEN standards, ISO 3266:2010/Amd 1:2015, lifting safety compliance, quality control in lifting operations.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Forged steel eyebolts grade 4 for general lifting purposes (ISO 3266:2010/Amd 1:2015)
Geschmiedete Ringschrauben aus Stahl, Güteklasse 4, für allgemeine Hebezwecke
(ISO 3266:2010/Amd 1:2015)
Anneaux à tige de classe 4 en acier forgé pour applications générales de levage (ISO
3266:2010/Amd 1:2015)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 3266:2010/A1:2015
ICS:
53.020.30 Pribor za dvigalno opremo Accessories for lifting
equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 3266:2010/A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2015
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 53.020.30
English Version
Forged steel eyebolts grade 4 for general lifting purposes
(ISO 3266:2010/Amd 1:2015)
Anneaux à tige de classe 4 en acier forgé pour Geschmiedete Ringschrauben aus Stahl, Güteklasse 4,
applications générales de levage (ISO 3266:2010/Amd für allgemeine Hebezwecke (ISO 3266:2010/Amd
1:2015) 1:2015)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 3266:2010; it was approved by CEN on 15 November 2015.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
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EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

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© 2015 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN ISO 3266:2010/A1:2015 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 3266:2010/A1:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 111
"Round steel link chains, chain slings, components and accessories" in collaboration with Technical
Committee CEN/TC 168 “Chains, ropes, webbing, slings and accessories - Safety” the secretariat of
which is held by BSI.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 3266:2010 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2016, and
conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by June 2016.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 3266:2010/Amd 1:2015 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 3266:2010/A1:2015
without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 3266
Second edition
2010-05-01
AMENDMENT 1
2015-12-01
Forged steel eyebolts grade 4 for
general lifting purposes
AMENDMENT 1
Anneaux à tige de classe 4 en acier forgé pour applications
générales de levage
AMENDEMENT 1
Reference number
ISO 3266:2010/Amd.1:2015(E)
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