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CEN
CEN/TC 168 Chains, ropes, webbing, slings and accessories - Safety
European Norm
53.020.30 Accessories for lifting equipment
This part of EN 818 specifies the requirements related to safety for short link lifting chains, Grade 8, of medium tolerance for use in chain slings and for general lifting purposes. They are electrically welded round steel short link chains, heat treated and tested and complying with the general conditions of acceptance of EN 818-1. The range of nominal sizes of chain covered by this part of EN 818 is from 4 mm to 45 mm. The bases for calculation of tabulated values for dimensions, working load limits and mechanical properties are given in Annex A. Annex B gives information on weight/metre of chain. Annex C gives an example of a designation system for chains.
Legislation related to this standard
Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
WITHDRAWN
EN 818-2:1996
IN_DEVELOPMENT
EN 818-2:1996/prA1
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