EN 818-2:1996

Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 2: Medium tolerance chain for chain slings - Grade 8 EN 818-2:1996

Publication date:   Oct 9, 2002

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99.60 Withdrawal effective   Apr 2, 2008

CEN

CEN/TC 168 Chains, ropes, webbing, slings and accessories - Safety

European Norm

53.020.30   Accessories for lifting equipment

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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.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

98/37/EC

Machinery

Harmonized/Supporting
89/392/EEC

Machinery - Safety of machinery: general essential health and safety requirements

Harmonized/Supporting

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