ISO 2308:1972
(Main)Hooks for lifting freight containers of up to 30 tonnes capacity - Basic requirements
Hooks for lifting freight containers of up to 30 tonnes capacity - Basic requirements
Specifies requirements for point eye hooks capable of being used for lifting freight containers of up to 30 tonnes which are equipped with top corner fittings complying with ISO 1161. Any standard hook satisfying these basic requirements may be selected.
Crochets de levage pour conteneurs de transport de marchandises, de masse maximale 30 tonnes — Spécifications fondamentales
General Information
Overview
ISO 2308:1972 specifies the basic requirements for hooks used in lifting freight containers with a capacity of up to 30 tonnes. The standard focuses on point eye hooks designed to engage freight containers equipped with top corner fittings complying with ISO 1161. By adhering to this standard, manufacturers and operators ensure the hooks' safety, compatibility, and reliability for heavy lifting applications in freight logistics and container handling industries.
This standard is essential for maintaining secure lifting operations of freight containers, reducing risks during cargo handling, and providing consistency across international shipping and transport operations.
Key Topics
Scope
Defines requirements for hooks intended to lift freight containers up to 30 tonnes, including compatibility with ISO 1161 corner fittings. Any standard hook meeting these criteria can be used.General Conditions
Ensures lifting safety by outlining that hooks must be used in sets of four attached to a flexible lifting frame for even load distribution. The container’s tilt angle during lifting should not exceed 10 degrees.Lifting Capacity
Hooks must have a minimum safe working load of 8 tonnes to guarantee operational safety under specified conditions.Design Dimensions
Detailed geometric requirements cover key hook dimensions such as throat width, diameter of seat, and vertical and horizontal sections. These dimensions accommodate manufacturing tolerances of container corner fittings for proper engagement.Marking Requirements
Hooks must be permanently marked with identification information including load capacity and conformity codes for traceability and compliance verification.References to Related Standards
Includes essential cross-references to ISO container standards such as:- ISO/R 668 (dimensions and ratings of containers)
- ISO/R 830 (container terminology)
- ISO/R 1161 (corner fittings specification)
- ISO 2141 (general lifting hook characteristics)
Applications
ISO 2308 hooks are widely applied in industries that require safe and efficient lifting of freight containers, including:
Shipping and Port Operations
Use in crane lifting systems at ports for loading and unloading containers from vessels. The standard ensures hooks fit standardized container corner fittings for universal use.Intermodal Transport
Facilitates safe container handling in rail and road transport, where secure lifting and transfer between modes is critical.Container Manufacturing and Maintenance
Provides a benchmark for manufacturers to produce compliant hooks and for operators to inspect or replace hooks as needed.Heavy Cargo Logistics
Used in warehouses and freight terminals to move containerized goods safely, ensuring workplace safety and operational efficiency.
Related Standards
- ISO 1161 – Specifies the design and dimensions for corner fittings on freight containers, which are critical for proper hook engagement.
- ISO 2141 – Covers general characteristics and performance criteria for lifting hooks, complementing ISO 2308’s container-specific requirements.
- ISO 668 – Defines standard dimensions and ratings for freight containers, supporting design consistency across lifting equipment.
- ISO 830 – Provides terminology related to freight containers, aiding clear communication among stakeholders involved in container handling.
Practical Benefits
Adherence to ISO 2308 ensures:
- Enhanced safety during lifting operations by specifying minimum load capacities and design features.
- Compatibility with international container fittings for seamless global logistics.
- Reduced equipment failure risks through defined dimensional tolerances and manufacturing standards.
- Improved traceability with mandatory hook marking for maintenance and inspection tracking.
Implementing ISO 2308 hooks supports standardized, secure, and efficient container handling practices essential for global freight transport and logistics.
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 2308:1972 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Hooks for lifting freight containers of up to 30 tonnes capacity - Basic requirements". This standard covers: Specifies requirements for point eye hooks capable of being used for lifting freight containers of up to 30 tonnes which are equipped with top corner fittings complying with ISO 1161. Any standard hook satisfying these basic requirements may be selected.
Specifies requirements for point eye hooks capable of being used for lifting freight containers of up to 30 tonnes which are equipped with top corner fittings complying with ISO 1161. Any standard hook satisfying these basic requirements may be selected.
ISO 2308:1972 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 53.020.30 - Accessories for lifting equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDlZATION.ME~YHAPO~HAR OPTAHHSAlUlR fl0 CTAH&APTb’l3Al#lM.ORGANlSATlON INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALlSATlON
Hooks for lifting freight containers of up to
30 tonnes capacity - Basic requirements
First edition - 1972-03-15
UDC 621.86.061
Ref. No. IS0 23084972 (E)
Descriptors : cargo, containers, hoists, hooks.
Price based on 2 pages
FOREWORD
IS0 (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation
of national standards institutes (IS0 Member Bodies). The work of developing
International Standards is carried out through IS0 Technical Committees. Every
Member Body interested in a subject for which a Technical Committee has been set
up has the right to be represented on that Committee. International organizations,
governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
Draft International Standards adopted by the Technical Committees are circulated
to the Member Bodies for approval before their acceptance as International
Standards by the IS0 Council.
International Standard IS0 2308 was drawn up by Technical Committee
ISOITC 111, Round steel link chains, chain wheels, lifting hooks and accessories.
It was approved in June 1971 by the Member Bodies of the following countries:
Australia India Romania
Austria Ireland Spain
Bulgaria Israel South Africa, Rep. of
Canada Italy Sweden
Egypt, Arab Rep. of Japan Thailand
France New Zealand Turkey
Germany Norway United Kingdom
Greece Poland U.S.A.
The Member Bodi es of the following countries expressed disapproval of the
document on techn ical grounds:
Belgium
Netherlands
~3 International Organization for Standardization, 1972 l
Printed in Switzerland
IS0 2308-1972 (E)
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
Hooks for lifting freight containers of up to
30 tonnes capacity - Basic requirements
4 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE
0 INTRODUCTION
The general conditions of acceptance are as given in
It is not always possible to lift freight containers with the
IS0 2141, subject to the specific requirements of this In-
specially designed fittings, and therefore it is important for
ternational Standard.
safety to set out the basic requirements for hooks w
...
NORME INTERNliTlONALE
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION l MElKflYHAI’O~HASl OPPAHM3AUMR Il0 CTAHAAPTM3AUMM *ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALISATION
Crochets de levage pour conteneurs de transport
de marchandises, de masse maximale 30 tonnes -
Spécifications fondamentales ~
Première édition - 1972-03-15
Réf. No : ISO 23084972 (F)
CDU 621.86.061
Descripteurs : appareil de levage, cargaison, conteneur, crochet.
Prix basé sur 2 pages
AVANT-PROPOS
ISO (Organisation Internationale de Normalisation) est une fédération mondiale
d’organismes nationaux de normalisation (Comités Membres ISO). L’élaboration de
Normes Internationales est confiée aux Comités Techniques ISO. Chaque Comité
Membre intéressé par une étude a le droit de faire partie du Comité Technique
correspondant. Les organisations internationales, gouvernementales et non
gouvernementales, en liaison avec I’ISO, participent également aux travaux.
Les Projets de Normes Internationales adoptés par les Comités Techniques sont
soumis aux Comités Membres pour approbation, avant leur acceptation comme
Normes Internationales par le Conseil de I’ISO.
La Norme Internationale ISO 2308 a été établie par le Comité Technique
I SO/TC III, Chaînes à maillons en acier rond, roues à chaînes, crochets de levage
et accessoires.
Elle fut approuvée en juin 1971 par les Comités Membres des pays suivants :
Afrique du Sud, Rép. d’ France Nouvelle-Zélande
Allemagne Grèce Pologne
Australie Inde Roumanie
1 rlande Royaume-Uni
Autriche
Bulgarie Israël Suède
Canada Italie Thaïlande
Egypte, Rép. arabe d’ Japon Turquie
Espagne Norvège U.S.A.
Les Comités Membres des suivants ont désapprouvé le document pour des
Pays
raisons techn iques :
Belgique
Pays-Bas
CI Organisation Internationale de Normalisation, 1972 l
Imprimé en Suisse
NORME INTERNATIONALE ISO2308-1972(F)
Crochets de levage pour conteneurs de transport
de marchandises, de masse maximale 30 tonnes -
Spécifications fondamentales
4 CONDITIONS GÉNÉRALES DE RÉCEPTION
0 INTRODUCTION
.
II n’est pas toujours possible d’utiliser, pour la manutention
Les conditions générales de réception sont données en
des conteneurs de transport de marchandises, les appareils
ISO 2141, et doivent répondre aux spécifications de la
spécialement étudiés pour cet usage, et de ce fait, il est
présente Norme Internationale.
important pour la sécurité de définir les spécifications fon-
damentales relatives aux crochets qui peuvent être employés
5 CONDITIONS D’EMPLOI
à cet effet.
II est prescrit que le chargement doi
...
NORME INTERNliTlONALE
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION l MElKflYHAI’O~HASl OPPAHM3AUMR Il0 CTAHAAPTM3AUMM *ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALISATION
Crochets de levage pour conteneurs de transport
de marchandises, de masse maximale 30 tonnes -
Spécifications fondamentales ~
Première édition - 1972-03-15
Réf. No : ISO 23084972 (F)
CDU 621.86.061
Descripteurs : appareil de levage, cargaison, conteneur, crochet.
Prix basé sur 2 pages
AVANT-PROPOS
ISO (Organisation Internationale de Normalisation) est une fédération mondiale
d’organismes nationaux de normalisation (Comités Membres ISO). L’élaboration de
Normes Internationales est confiée aux Comités Techniques ISO. Chaque Comité
Membre intéressé par une étude a le droit de faire partie du Comité Technique
correspondant. Les organisations internationales, gouvernementales et non
gouvernementales, en liaison avec I’ISO, participent également aux travaux.
Les Projets de Normes Internationales adoptés par les Comités Techniques sont
soumis aux Comités Membres pour approbation, avant leur acceptation comme
Normes Internationales par le Conseil de I’ISO.
La Norme Internationale ISO 2308 a été établie par le Comité Technique
I SO/TC III, Chaînes à maillons en acier rond, roues à chaînes, crochets de levage
et accessoires.
Elle fut approuvée en juin 1971 par les Comités Membres des pays suivants :
Afrique du Sud, Rép. d’ France Nouvelle-Zélande
Allemagne Grèce Pologne
Australie Inde Roumanie
1 rlande Royaume-Uni
Autriche
Bulgarie Israël Suède
Canada Italie Thaïlande
Egypte, Rép. arabe d’ Japon Turquie
Espagne Norvège U.S.A.
Les Comités Membres des suivants ont désapprouvé le document pour des
Pays
raisons techn iques :
Belgique
Pays-Bas
CI Organisation Internationale de Normalisation, 1972 l
Imprimé en Suisse
NORME INTERNATIONALE ISO2308-1972(F)
Crochets de levage pour conteneurs de transport
de marchandises, de masse maximale 30 tonnes -
Spécifications fondamentales
4 CONDITIONS GÉNÉRALES DE RÉCEPTION
0 INTRODUCTION
.
II n’est pas toujours possible d’utiliser, pour la manutention
Les conditions générales de réception sont données en
des conteneurs de transport de marchandises, les appareils
ISO 2141, et doivent répondre aux spécifications de la
spécialement étudiés pour cet usage, et de ce fait, il est
présente Norme Internationale.
important pour la sécurité de définir les spécifications fon-
damentales relatives aux crochets qui peuvent être employés
5 CONDITIONS D’EMPLOI
à cet effet.
II est prescrit que le chargement doi
...












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