BS ISO 18264-2022 PDF

Full title and description

STB BS ISO 18264-2022 — Textile slings. Lifting slings for general purpose lifting operations made from fibre ropes — High modulus polyethylene (HMPE). This standard specifies safety, rating and testing requirements, and requirements for construction, marking and documentation for lifting slings made from HMPE fibre ropes intended for general-purpose lifting operations (non‑engineered lifts).

Abstract

Specifies requirements related to safety, methods of rating and testing sling constructions made from high‑modulus polyethylene (HMPE) fibre ropes (reference numbers typically between 12 and 72). It covers design factors, calculation of working load limits (WLL), fabrication considerations (splices, coverings, fittings), verification and marking, and excludes slings for lifting persons and certain special or hazardous lifts (for example molten metal, acids, glass sheets, fissile or nuclear materials).

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: ISO publication: December 2022 (ISO 18264:2022); British adoption / national publication as BS ISO 18264:2022 published February 7, 2023 (national reprint/foreword differences possible).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO); national adoption published by BSI as BS ISO 18264:2022.
• ICS / categories: 53.020.30; 59.080.01 (Textiles / lifting equipment).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 — 2022 (revises ISO 18264:2016).
• Number of pages: ISO edition: 31 pages (ISO core text); national/BS published version may include additional national foreword and annexes (BS listing shows 40 pages).

Scope

Applies to textile lifting slings manufactured from HMPE fibre ropes for general‑purpose lifting operations (routine, non‑engineered lifts). Defines material and construction scope (HMPE ropes with typical reference numbers in the HMPE range), allowable sling constructions, methods for deriving design factors and WLL, testing and verification procedures, marking and documentation requirements. Explicitly excludes slings intended for lifting persons and certain high‑risk or specially engineered lifts (for example molten metal, strong acids, glass sheets, fissile/nuclear materials).

Key topics and requirements

• Material scope and definitions for HMPE fibre ropes (reference number / fibre grade limitations and constructions covered).
• Design factors and calculation of Working Load Limit (WLL) including allowance for bending losses, termination efficiencies and assembly configurations (single leg, multi‑leg, endless, fittings).
• Tests and verification: mechanical testing, proof/loading tests, sampling, and factory/periodic verification procedures.
• Construction and fabrication rules: permitted splice types, covers/sleeves, interaction with fittings and hardware, and recommendations for protective measures.
• Marking, documentation and user information: required sling identification, WLL marking, certificates and instructions for safe use, inspection and maintenance guidance.
• Exclusions and limitations: list of prohibited uses and application limits (lifting people, hazardous special lifts).

Typical use and users

Used by sling and lifting‑equipment manufacturers, rigging and lifting contractors, safety and maintenance teams, inspection bodies and competent examiners, procurement and compliance personnel, and designers of lifting operations who need to specify or verify textile HMPE slings for general lifting tasks. Also used by certification and testing laboratories to assess conformity with international practice.

Related standards

This standard sits alongside other sling and lifting standards such as EN 1492 (textile webbing slings and roundslings), EN/ISO standards for wire‑rope slings (EN 13414 series), and general lifting hardware standards (shackles, hooks, eyebolts). It replaces/revises ISO 18264:2016 and should be used in conjunction with applicable regional or national regulations and complementary standards for inspection and maintenance (for example standards dealing with wire ropes, fittings, and safe lifting practices).

Keywords

Textile slings; HMPE; lifting slings; working load limit (WLL); design factor; splicing; sling testing; sling marking; lifting equipment; rigging; safety.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 18264:2022 (adopted nationally as BS ISO 18264:2022 / STB BS ISO 18264-2022) is an international standard that specifies requirements for textile lifting slings made from high‑modulus polyethylene (HMPE) fibre ropes used in general‑purpose lifting operations.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers material scope, permitted sling constructions, rules for calculating design factors and WLL, test and verification methods, construction and marking requirements, and user information. It excludes slings for lifting people and certain specialised hazardous or engineered lifts.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of textile slings and lifting accessories; rigging and lifting contractors; safety managers; inspection and testing laboratories; competent examiners and procurement/compliance teams specifying or verifying sling conformity.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Current — ISO 18264:2022 is the active edition (published December 2022) and replaces ISO 18264:2016. National adoptions (for example BSI’s BS ISO 18264:2022) may carry a later national publication date and additional national foreword material.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the family of standards covering lifting slings and lifting accessories and is typically used alongside other standards (for webbing/roundslings, wire‑rope slings and fittings) such as EN 1492 series and EN/ISO standards for wire rope slings and lifting hardware.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: HMPE, textile sling, lifting sling, working load limit (WLL), design factor, splicing, sling testing, marking, rigging, safety.