Posted by Greg Babinchak on October 18, 2007 at 15:09:09:
In Reply to: Safety Factor posted by Aussie Mick on September 14, 2007 at 04:15:09:
In accordance with the domestic standard ASME B30.9 the design factor for wire rope slings is 5. For non-sling applications, you will need to specify the specific use, i.e. crane boom rope, elevator rope, and waste handling.
see also:
http://store.asme.org/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=Codes+and+Standards&category%5Fname=&product%5Fid=J0920T