William Hackett secures H-Mark certification on new range

William Hackett, a 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.