EN 818-4:1996

Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 4: Chain slings - Grade 8 EN 818-4:1996

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 European Standard specifies the requirements related to safety, methods of rating and testing of single-, two-, three-, four-leg and endless chain slings assembled by: a) mechanical joining devices; b) welding. using short link grade 8 medium tolerance lifting chain conforming to EN 818-2 together with the appropriate range of components of the same grade. Note: Instructions for use and maintenance of chain slings are covered by prEN 818-6. The hazards covered by this European Standard are identified in clause 4. Bases for the calculation of working load limits are given in Annex B. Annex C gives an example of a designation system for chain slings.

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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