TS 10111

TS 10111 is a terminology standard for the symbol-based designation and naming of lifting hooks. Standards of this kind help ensure that hook types are understood consistently in drawings, catalogues, equipment lists, and technical records, which is important because correct identification is central to lifting equipment selection and use.

What the standard covers

The scope of this standard is the designation by symbols and the nomenclature of all kinds of hooks used for lifting purposes. Its focus is on how hooks are identified and named, rather than on detailed design rules or performance requirements for the hooks themselves. In practice, this creates a common technical language for a broad range of lifting applications.

Why hook nomenclature matters

In general technical usage, a hook is a basic load-handling component that connects the load to the lifting system. Hooks may exist in several forms and sizes, and terminology standards help prevent confusion between those variants. Consistent naming supports engineering documentation, maintenance records, procurement, and warehouse control by making sure the same term refers to the same item across contexts.

This document was published as an equivalent of ISO 1837:1973 and is now withdrawn. For historical technical references, it therefore reflects the shared terminology used in its period of application rather than an active current standard.