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Reviewing Updates & Revisions to ASME B30.10-2024 Hooks Standard

Recently, ASME updated the ASME B30.10 Hooks standards. This article breaks down the revisions, updates, and additions you need to know. 

person Sam Myers
event January 23, 2025

Recently, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), one of the most influential governing bodies in the American engineering sphere, announced that they were updating their guidelines for ASME B30.10, which focuses on hooks.   

ASME’s network of former and current scientists, engineers, academics, and government officials meet every few years to set new standards, codes, and best practices for a variety of industries, including several lifting and rigging disciplines. Last updated in 2019, the new standards were published on Friday, January 10th, 2025. How much has changed in this update, and what significant updates should you and your organization keep an eye on?   

This brief article will break down the revisions, updates, and additions you need to know.

What Does ASME B30.10 Hooks Cover? 

First published in 1993, ASME B30.10 Hooks includes provisions that apply to the fabrication, attachment, use, inspection, and maintenance of hooks used for load handling purposes, in conjunction with equipment described in other volumes of the B30 Standard.  

It also provides clarification on key definitions, including: 

  • Design factor 
  • Normal service 
  • Proof load 
  • Proof test 
  • Rated load identification  

The standard has been updated six times since its original publication: 1999, 2005, 2009, 2014, 2019, 2024.

Reviewing Updates & Revisions to ASME B30.10-2024 Hooks Standard

What Updates and Revisions Were Made to ASME B30.10 – 2024

Very little has changed since the 2019 version. The only notable change was in section 10.1.8 and 10.2.8, both concerning identification markings. 

It reads as follows: 

ASME B30.10-2024; SECTION 10-1.8: IDENTIFICATION  

“The hook manufacturer’s identification or equipment manufacturer’s identification and rated load identification shall be forged, cast, or die-stamped on a low-stress and nonwearing area of the hook. The actual rated load of the hook need not be present, but the hook rated load identification shall be retained.” 

ASME B30.10-2019; SECTION 10-1.8: IDENTIFICATION 

“The manufacturer’s identification and rated load identification shall be forged, cast, or die stamped on a low stress and nonwearing area of the hook. Alternately, if the hook is used in conjunction with equipment described in other volumes of the B30 Standard, the equipment manufacturer’s identification and rated load identification shall be forged, cast, or die stamped on a low-stress and nonwearing area of the hook.” 

ASME B30.10-2024; SECTION 10-2.8: IDENTIFICATION 

“The hook manufacturer’s identification or equipment manufacturer’s identification and rated load identification shall be forged, cast, or die-stamped on a low-stress and nonwearing area of the hook. The actual rated load of the hook need not be present, but the hook rated load identification shall be retained.”  

ASME B30.10-2019; SECTION 10-2.8: IDENTIFICATION 

“The manufacturer’s identification and rated load identification shall be forged, cast, or die stamped on a low stress and nonwearing area of the hook. Alternately, if the hook is used in conjunction with equipment described in other volumes of the B30 Standard, the equipment manufacturer’s identification and rated load identification shall be forged, cast, or die stamped on a low-stress and nonwearing area of the hook.” 

Takeaways 

The only significant change lifting and rigging professionals should take note of is new verbiage concerning equipment manufacturer’s identification and rated load identification. Now the hook’s actual rated load doesn’t need to be present. But now there’s a greater emphasis on having the equipment manufacturer’s identification. The 2024 standards also clarify that it’s the hook manufacturer’s identification, rather than just saying manufacturer’s identification in 2019.  

Other Changes 

ASME B30.10-2024 added a Correspondence with the B30 Committee section, which provides readers a general overview of how ASME codes and standards are developed and maintained by the committees.  

Another minor change was noticed in Section I: SCOPE. ASME B30.14 is now listed as Side Boom and Rotating Pipelayers. In the 2019 standards, it only has Side Boom listed.  

What is the Effective Date for New ASME B30.10 Standards?  

The effective date for the ASME B30.10 standards will be on January 10th, 2026.  

Construction, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and operation of equipment manufactured and facilities constructed after the effective date of this Volume shall conform to the mandatory requirements of this Volume… 

When Will the ASME B30.10 Standards Update Again? 

The next edition of this Standard is scheduled for publication in 2029. Most ASME standards update every four to five years.  

Wrapping it Up 

Overall, ASME B30.10-2024 is nearly identical to the 2019 version. While minor, it’s still important to make sure you start forging, casting, or die stamping the equipment manufacturer’s identification and rated load identification along with the hook manufacturer’s identification. Remember: these new standards will be effective on January 10th, 2026. 

If your facility does a good job complying with existing B30.10 standards, you’re on the right track. 

At Mazzella, we have a dedicated team of Rigging Inspectors that are independently trained and certified to inspect to all applicable OSHA and ASME standards. Schedule your inspection today. We also offer end user training for overhead lifting and rigging equipment.  


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