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NS-EN 818-5:1999+A1:2008

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Abstract

This Part of EN 818 specifies the requirements related to safety, methods of rating and testing of single-, two-, three-, four-leg and endless chain slings, assembled by welding, using short link grade 4 medium tolerance chain conforming to EN 818-3:1999+A1 together with the appropriate range of components of the same grade in accordance with EN 1677-5:2001+A1 and -6:2001+A1. These chain slings are intended for lifting objects, materials or goods. NOTE Instructions for use and maintenance of chain slings are covered by !EN 818-6:2000+A1". The hazards covered by this Part of the standard are identified in clause 4. Annex A gives an alternative method of rating and marking a chain sling for a specific lifting application. Annex B contains the bases for calculation of working load limits. Annex C gives an example of a designation system for chain slings. Annex D gives an example of identification tags for chain slings. Annexes ZA and ZB give the relationship with EU Directives.

Document information

  • Consolidated from SN
  • Published:
  • Edition: 1999-05
  • Version: 1
  • Document type: NAT
  • ICS 53.020.30
  • National Committee SN/K 48

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