I.S. EN 818-4:1997
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SHORT LINK CHAIN FOR LIFTING PURPOSES - SAFETY - PART 4: CHAIN SLINGS - GRADE 8
Hardcopy , PDF
25-06-2008
English
11-04-1997
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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 Forged steel components
5.1.3 Links
5.1.4 Hooks
5.2 Design and construction
5.2.1 Chain slings assembled with mechanical joining devices
5.2.2 Chain slings assembled by welding
5.2.3 Endless chain slings
5.2.4 Tolerance on length
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 Manufacturing proof force
6.2.1 General
6.2.2 Manufacturing proof force factors
6.2.3 Post-test examination
6.3 Final examination
6.3.1 Chain slings joined by mechanical devices
6.3.2 Chain slings of welded construction
7 Marking
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
8.1 General
8.2 Chain slings of welded construction
8.3 Chain slings joined by mechanical devices
9 Information for use
Annex A (normative) Alternative method of rating and marking a
chain sling for a specific lifting application
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 limits (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 8
Annex D (normative) 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
Bibliography
Describes the requirements related to safety, methods of rating and testing of single-, two-, three-, four-leg and endless chain slings assembled by: a) mechanical joining devices; b) 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.
| DevelopmentNote |
1997 Edition Re-Issued in June 2008 & incorporates AMD 1 2008. (07/2008)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
32
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| PublisherName |
National Standards Authority of Ireland
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| Status |
Withdrawn
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| SupersededBy |
| Standards | Relationship |
| BS EN 818-4 : 1997 | Identical |
| NBN EN 818-4 : 1996 + A1 2008 | Identical |
| NS EN 818-4 : 1996 + A1 2008 | Identical |
| EN 818-4:1996+A1:2008 | Identical |
| NF EN 818-4 : 1996 + A1 2008 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 818-4:1996 | Identical |
| NEN EN 818-4 : 1996 + A1 2008 | Identical |
| UNI EN 818-4 : 2008 | Identical |
| SN EN 818-4 : 1997 + A1 2008 | Identical |
| DIN EN 818-4:2008-12 | Identical |
| EN 1677-4:2000+A1:2008 | Components for slings - Safety - Part 4: Links, Grade 8 |
| EN 818-2:1996+A1:2008 | Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 2: Medium tolerance chain for chain slings - Grade 8 |
| EN 1050 : 1996 | SAFETY OF MACHINERY - PRINCIPLES FOR RISK ASSESSMENT |
| EN 1677-2:2000+A1:2008 | Components for slings - Safety - Part 2: Forged steel lifting hooks with latch, Grade 8 |
| EN 1677-1:2000+A1:2008 | Components for slings - Safety - Part 1: Forged steel components, Grade 8 |
| ISO 12100-2:2003 | Safety of machinery Basic concepts, general principles for design Part 2: Technical principles |
| ISO 497:1973 | Guide to the choice of series of preferred numbers and of series containing more rounded values of preferred numbers |
| ISO 12100-1:2003 | Safety of machinery Basic concepts, general principles for design Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology |
| EN 818-6:2000+A1:2008 | Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 6: Chain slings - Specification for information for use and maintenance to be provided by the manufacturer |
| EN 818-1:1996+A1:2008 | Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 1: General conditions of acceptance |
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