This part of the standard specifies the dimensions, constructions, working load limits, testing and marking of wire rope slings for general lifting purposes.\nIt deals with slings with fibre or independent steel wire main core and having one, two, three or four legs of general engineering steel wire rope complying with the requirements of SS 297. The legs are constructed in ordinary lay wire rope, in the sizes and construction specified in SS 297 and in one of the following forms:\n(a) Single-part terminated by hand-spliced or ferrule-secured eyes;\n(b) Double-part hand-spliced or ferrule-secured endless;\n(c) Double-part grommet.\nFor multi-legged slings, it shall have legs of equal nominal length, construction and diameter that are designed for use with the uniform load method of rating. Such slings are not intended to withstand greater loads at smaller included angles than those specified.\nAnnex A lists the information to be specified when ordering the sling.\nNOTE - The titles of the publications referred to in this part of the standard are listed at the end of the standard.\n