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Mazzella’s offers an excellent inspection and repair program for Mentor Die Hooks.

As a minimum ANSI requires the hooks shall have a periodic written inspection once a year. Due to severity of service conditions ANSI also requires a periodic written inspection on a semi-annual or quarterly basis (for detailed information please reference ANSI/ASME B30.10). Mazzella’s can colorcode the hooks to your specifications for easy identification of the last inspection.

In addition to a visual inspection and proof test—Mazzella’s offers mag particle testing—per your request.

All repairs shall be performed by the manufacturer or manufacturer’s authorized repair center only. Inspections must be performed by a qualified person(s) designated by the employer. If you need help with your OSHA, ANSI/ASME required inspections, please call us.

ASME B30.10—Frequent Inspection

  • (a)normal service—monthly
  • (b)heavy service—weekly to monthly
  • (c)severe service—daily to weekly

ASME B30.10—Periodic Inspection

  • (a)normal service—yearly
  • (b)heavy service—semi-annually
  • (c)severe service—quarterly

ASME B30.10 & Mazzella’s Removal Criteria

  • (1)Deformation—any visibly apparent bend or twist from the plane of the unbent hook.
  • (2)

    Throat Opening—any distortion causing an increase in throat opening of 5% not to exceed 1/4” (or as recommended by the manufacturer). Note: A latch will not work properly on a hook with a bent or worn tip.

  • (3)

    Wear—any wear exceeding 10% (or as recommended by the manufacturer) of the original section dimension of the hook or its load pin.

  • (4)Inability to Lock—any self-locking hook that does not lock.

Warning

  • Loads may slip or fail if proper lift hook assembly and lifting procedures are not used.
  • A falling load can seriously injure or kill.
  • Read and understand manufacturer’s warning & application instructions and follow die hook safety information.
  • Read and understand, warning and application instructions and follow information in diagrams and charts before using Mentor Die Hooks.
  • Call 1.800.362.4601 and ask for warning & applications instructions.