- H-Mark achieved for Hack8 and Hack10 chain sling components
- Represents the gold standard of safety in the industry
- Underlines William Hackett’s commitment to quality and safety
William Hackett, a trusted global supplier of safety-critical lifting, rigging and chain solutions, has secured H-mark certification for its latest chain sling components.
The company launched its own range of components last year. It submitted the Hack8 and Hack10 ranges to the prestigious Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung (DGUV) for testing. DGUV Test, an internationally recognised third party testing and certification body, has awarded the H83 mark to a range of the grade 8 and grade 10 components.
“The H-Mark is the industry gold standard for quality,” said Rod Bell, Technical Director at William Hackett. “This hallmark for our Hack8 and Hack10 components demonstrates our commitment to produce the best possible components, reinforcing our reputation for safety across the lifting industry.”
DGUV Test undertakes comprehensive type testing to determine if each product complies with the relevant safety and health requirements. This includes verification of materials, dimensional information, tensile tests, fatigue tests and some component-specific testing. H-Mark accreditation also certifies that William Hackett’s processes and products offered are in full compliance with EN818 and EN1677 standards.
“H-Mark is a visible stamp of approval that lifting professionals can use these components with complete confidence”, added Rod.
This is the latest step in William Hackett’s ongoing commitment to industry safety. Earlier this year, the UK manufacturer introduced RFID chips to its popular Hack8 and Hack10 chain sling assembly tags. These digital records provide a more durable and reliable method of accessing documentation, helping to improve industry safety.
The Hack8 and Hack10 components awarded the H83 mark include master links and sub-assemblies, component connectors, clevis shackles and various clevis and eye hooks amongst them. William Hackett will start to emboss the H83 symbol on these products – however all current Hack8 and Hack10 products are also classed as compliant.
For further details on H-Mark certification for the Hack8 and Hack10 ranges, visit https://www.williamhackett.co.uk/en-gb/dguv-h-mark
About William Hackett
Founded in 1892 in the UK, William Hackett is a global leader in the manufacture of chains and lifting products. It offers a comprehensive range of hoists, chains and associated equipment, including products specifically designed for marine and offshore applications.
All William Hackett lifting products are supplied through its facility in Alnwick, in North-East England, which has been operational for 35 years.
Its products meet and exceed the requirements of international standards, including ASME B30.16-2014, ASME B30.21-2014 and BS EN 13157:2004 + AI:2009.
William Hackett is a tripled badged quality assured company – all its business activities are conducted within quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems that are assessed and certified in accordance with ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015 and ISO 45001:2018.
For further information, visit: https://www.williamhackett.co.uk/en-gb/about
