Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Hazards
5 Safety requirements
5.1 Dimensions
5.2 Material, manufacture and heat treatment
5.2.1 Material
5.2.2 Welding and trimming
5.2.3 Heat treatment
5.2.4 Surface finish
5.2.5 Links inserted in the course of manufacture
5.3 Mechanical properties
5.3.1 Manufacturing proof force (MPF)
5.3.2 Breaking force (BF) and total ultimate elongation (A)
5.3.3 Bend deflection
6 Verification of safety requirements
6.1 Qualification of personnel
6.2 Material diameter
6.3 Condition of chain tested
6.4 Selection of samples
6.5 Static tensile test
6.5.1 Testing machine
6.5.2 Tensile test samples
6.5.3 Procedure
6.5.4 Total ultimate elongation (A)
6.6 Bend test
6.6.1 Test equipment
6.6.2 Procedure
6.7 Acceptance criteria
6.8 Re-tests
7 Marking
7.1 Grade marking
7.2 Manufacturer's marking
7.3 Additional marking
8 Manufacturer's certificate
9 Information for use
Annex A (normative) - Requirements for the static tensile test
machine
Annex B (normative) - Requirements for the bend test equipment
Annex C (informative) - Proposed contractual clauses
C.1 General
C.2 Inspection
C.3 Inspection marking
C.4 Steel makers cast analysis
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
Directive 98/37/EC
Annex ZB (informative) - Relationship between this European
Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
Directive 2006/42/EC
Bibliography