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90.20 Standard under periodical review Apr 15, 2024
CEN
CEN/TC 168 Chains, ropes, webbing, slings and accessories - Safety
European Norm
53.020.30 Accessories for lifting equipment
Published
This part of EN 818 specifies the requirements related to safety for short link chains, grade 4, of medium tolerance for use in chain slings to EN 818-4:1996+A1 and for general lifting purposes. The standard is applicable to electrically welded round steel short link chains, conforming to !EN 818-1:1996+A1", which are intended for lifting objects, materials or goods.
The range of nominal sizes of chain covered by this Part of EN 818 is from 7 mm to 45 mm.
The hazards covered by this Part of EN 818 are identified in clause 4.
Annex A contains the bases for calculation of tabulated values for dimensions, working load limits and mechanical properties.
Annex B gives information on the mass/metre of chain.
Annex C gives an example of a designation system for chains of grade 4.
Annex ZA gives the relationship with EU Directives.
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)
Harmonized/Supporting
PUBLISHED
EN 818-3:1999+A1:2008
90.20
Standard under periodical review
Apr 15, 2024