EN 1677-4:2000+A1:2008

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Hazards
5 Safety requirements
  5.1 Design
  5.2 Dimensions
  5.3 Materials and heat treatment
  5.4 Manufacturing methods and workmanship
  5.5 Mechanical properties
6 Verification of safety requirements
  6.1 Qualification of personnel
  6.2 Type tests and examination
  6.3 Manufacturing examination
  6.4 Manufacturing tests
  6.5 Manufacturing test regime (forged links)
  6.6 Manufacturing test regime (welded links)
7 Marking
  7.1 Links
  7.2 Load bearing pins
8 Manufacturer's certificate
9 Instructions for use
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

This part of EN 1677 specifies requirements for forged or welded steel master links, intermediate master links, master link assemblies and lower terminal links of grade 8 up to 132 t WLL, mainly for use in:-chain slings according to EN 818-4-steel wire rope slings-textile slings according to EN 1492-1:2000, EN 1492-2:2000.intended for lifting objects, materials or goods.This Part of EN 1677 does not apply to hand forged links.The hazards covered by this Part of EN 1677 are identified in clause 4.Annex ZA gives the relationship with EU-Directives.