BS 6521:1984
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Guide for proper use and maintenance of calibrated round steel link lifting chains
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English
08-31-1984
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National foreword
Committees responsible
Guide
1 Scope and field of application
2 References
3 Chain usage
4 Inspection
5 Chain replacement
6 In-service testing of chain
7 Repair of chain
8 Record keeping
Prescribes the main principles for the use, inspection, in-service testing and maintenance of calibrated round steel link chains operating over chain wheels. Including manual and power driven hoists. Includes chain usage, inspection, chain replacement, in- service testing of chain, repair of chain and record keeping.
| Committee |
MHE/1
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| DevelopmentNote |
Also numbered as ISO 7592 Supersedes 82/76817 DC (09/2005)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
8
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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This International Standard specifies the main principles for the use, inspection, in-service testing and maintenance of calibrated round steel link chains operating over chain wheels. The principal applications include manual and power driven hoists.
NOTE – Lifting chains may be governed by national and local laws and regulations.
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| BS 3243:1990 | Specification for hand-operated chain blocks |
| BS 6166-1:1986 | Lifting slings Methods of rating |
| BS 7906-1:2005 | Use of lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications Code of practice for installation, use and removal of above stage equipment (excluding trusses and towers) |
| ISO 4301:1980 | Lifting appliances Classification |
| BS 4942-6:1981 | Short link chain for lifting purposes Specification for grade T (8) calibrated chain |
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