BS EN 818-4:1996+A1:2008

This standard BS EN 818-4:1996+A1:2008 Short link chain for lifting purposes. Safety is classified in these ICS categories:

• 53.020.30 Accessories for lifting equipment

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:

1. mechanical joining devices;

2. 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.

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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.

Requirements for single-, two-, three-, four-leg and endless chain slings assembled by mechanical joining devices or welding.