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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 4, of medium tolerance for use in chain slings and for general lifting purposes. The standard is applicable to electrically welded round steel short link chains, conforming to EN 818-1, 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)
WITHDRAWN
EN 818-3:1999
IN_DEVELOPMENT
EN 818-3:1999/prA1
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