EN 818-4:1996/prA1

Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 4: Chain slings - Grade 8 EN 818-4:1996/prA1

General information

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CEN

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

European Norm

53.020.30   Accessories for lifting equipment

Scope

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

2006/42/EC

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)

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

WITHDRAWN
EN 818-4:1996

NOW

ABANDON
EN 818-4:1996/prA1
50.97 End of interruption of work - split/merged
Jan 10, 2008