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EN 818-5:1999+A1:2008
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Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 5: Chain slings - Grade 4
02-04-2008
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Hazards
5 Safety requirements
5.1 Components of a chain sling
5.1.1 Chain
5.1.2 Links
5.1.3 Hooks
5.2 Design and construction
5.2.1 Assembly of chain slings
5.2.2 Endless chain slings
5.2.3 Tolerance on length of the chain sling
5.3 Working load rating
5.3.1 Single-leg chain slings
5.3.2 Multi-leg chain slings
5.3.3 Endless chain slings
6 Verification of safety requirements
6.1 Qualification of personnel
6.2 Components of a chain sling
6.3 Manufacturing proof force test for the chain sling
6.3.1 General
6.3.2 Manufacturing proof force factors
6.3.3 Post-test examination
7 Marking, labelling and packaging
7.1 General
7.2 Single-leg chain slings
7.3 Multi-leg chain slings rated for a range of angles from
0 degree to 45 degree to the vertical
8 Manufacturer's certificate
9 Information for use
Annex A (normative) Alternative method of rating and marking a
chain sling for a specific lifting application and not
for use in general lifting purposes
A.1 General
A.2 Alternative method of rating
A.3 Manufacturing proof force
A.4 Marking of chain slings rated by the alternative method
of rating
Annex B (informative) Bases for calculation of values for the
working load limits
B.1 Calculated values of working load limit (WLL) for
single-leg chain slings
B.2 Calculated values of working load limits (WLL) for
multi-leg chain slings
Annex C (informative) Designation system for chain slings - Grade 4
Annex D (informative) Identification tags for chain slings
D.1 General
D.2 Tags for chain slings
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
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