SIST EN 13889:2004

Forged steel shackles for general lifting purposes - Dee shackles and bow shackles - Grade 6 - Safety

This European Standard specifies requirements for forged steel Dee and bow shackles of grade 6 for general lifting purposes in a range of working load limits 0,5 t to 25 t maximum.
This standard applies only to those shackles with threaded pins.
Annex A gives information on the safe use of shackles, annex B gives information on types of pins, and annex C gives an example of a designation system for forged steel shackles.
The hazards covered are identified in clause 4.

Geschmiedete Schäkel für allgemeine Hebezwecke - Gerade und geschweifte Schäkel - Güteklasse 6 - Sicherheit

Manilles forgées en acier pour applications générales levage - Manilles droites et manilles lyres - Classe 6 - Sécurité

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les prescriptions relatives aux manilles droites et aux manilles lyres forgées en acier de la classe 6 pour les applications générales de levage ayant des charges maximales d'utilisation comprises entre 0,5 t et 25 t maximum.
La présente norme s'applique uniquement aux manilles ayant des axes filetés.
L'Annexe A donne des informations sur l'utilisation sure des manilles, l'Annexe B donne des informations sur les types d'axes, et l'Annexe C donne un exemple d'un systeme de désignation pour les manilles forgées en acier.
Les phénomenes dangereux couverts sont identifiés a l'article 4.

Kovane jeklene skobe za splošne dvigalne namene – Ravne in zakrivljene skobe – Kakovostni razred 6 - Varnost

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 31-May-2004
• Withdrawal Date: 18-Aug-2010
• ICS: 53.020.30 - Accessories for lifting equipment
• Technical Committee: DTN - Lift and transport appliances
• Current Stage: 9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 17-Aug-2010
• Due Date: 09-Sep-2010
• Completion Date: 19-Aug-2010
• Directive: 98/37/EC - Machinery
• Mandate: M/BC/CEN/91/1 - Standardization request to CEN/CENELEC concerning machines presenting hazards due to mobility or load lifting
• Ref Project: EN 13889:2003 - Forged steel shackles for general lifting purposes - Dee shackles and bow shackles - Grade 6 - Safety

Relations

• Consolidated By: SIST EN 13889:2004+A1:2009 - Forged steel shackles for general lifting purposes - Dee shackles and bow shackles - Grade 6 - Safety
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Consolidated By: SIST EN 13889:2004+A1:2009 - Forged steel shackles for general lifting purposes - Dee shackles and bow shackles - Grade 6 - Safety
• Effective Date: 19-Jan-2023
• Replaced By: SIST EN 13889:2004+A1:2009 - Forged steel shackles for general lifting purposes - Dee shackles and bow shackles - Grade 6 - Safety
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 13889:2004
01-junij-2004
Kovane jeklene skobe za splošne dvigalne namene – Ravne in zakrivljene skobe –
Kakovostni razred 6 - Varnost
Forged steel shackles for general lifting purposes - Dee shackles and bow shackles -
Grade 6 - Safety
Geschmiedete Schäkel für allgemeine Hebezwecke - Gerade und geschweifte Schäkel -
Güteklasse 6 - Sicherheit
Manilles forgées en acier pour applications générales levage - Manilles droites et
manilles lyres - Classe 6 - Sécurité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13889:2003
ICS:
53.020.30 Pribor za dvigalno opremo Accessories for lifting
equipment
SIST EN 13889:2004 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN 13889:2004
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 13889
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2003
ICS 53.020.30
English version
Forged steel shackles for general lifting purposes - Dee
shackles and bow shackles - Grade 6 - Safety
Manilles forgées en acier pour applications générales Geschmiedete Schäkel für allgemeine Hebezwecke -
levage - Manilles droites et manilles lyres - Classe 6 - Gerade und geschweifte Schäkel - Güteklasse 6 -
Sécurité Sicherheit
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 April 2003.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official
versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United
Kingdom.
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Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36  B-1050 Brussels
© 2003 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 13889:2003 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

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Contents page
Foreword.3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions.5
4 Hazards .7
5 Safety requirements .8
6 Verification of safety requirements.14
7 Marking .19
8 Manufacturer's certificate .19
9 Instructions for use .20
Annex A (informative) Safe use of shackles.21
Annex B (normative)  Shackle pins .26
Annex C (informative) Designation system for forged steel shackles.27
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship of this European Standard with EU Directives.28
Bibliography .29
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Foreword
This document (EN 13889:2003) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN /TC 168, "Chains, ropes,
webbing, slings and accessories - Safety" the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by December 2003, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest
by December 2003.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European
Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EC Directive(s).
For relationship with EC Directive(s), see informative annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
Annexes A and C are informative. Annex B is normative.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
This European Standard has been prepared to be a harmonised standard to provide one means of conforming with
the essential safety requirements of the Machinery Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
The extent to which hazards are covered is indicated in the scope. In addition, lifting equipment will conform as
appropriate to EN 292 for hazards that are not covered by this standard.
The designation system given in annex C for recording the identifying features of forged steel shackles has been
included in this first edition of this standard as an informative annex. However, should its use become accepted
then the status of the annex will need to be reviewed.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements for forged steel Dee and bow shackles of grade 6 for general lifting
purposes in a range of working load limits 0,5 t to 25 t maximum.
This standard applies only to those shackles with threaded pins.
Annex A gives information on the safe use of shackles, annex B gives information on types of pins, and annex C
gives an example of a designation system for forged steel shackles.
The hazards covered are identified in clause 4.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated
references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications apply to this European Standard
only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication
referred to applies (including amendments).
EN 292-2: 1991, Safety of machinery — Basic concepts, general principles for design - Part 2: Technical principles
and specifications
EN 1050: 1996, Safety of machinery — Principles for risk assessment
EN 10025: 1990, Hot rolled products of non-alloy structural steels — Technical delivery conditions
EN 10045-1, Metallic materials — Charpy impact test — Part 1: Test method
EN 10045-2, Metallic materials — Charpy impact test —Part 2: Verification of the testing machine (pendulum
impact)
EN 10228-1, Non-destructive testing of steel forgings — Part 1: Magnetic particle inspection
EN 10228-2, Non-destructive testing of steel forgings — Part 2: Penetrant testing
EN 45012, General requirements for bodies operating assessment and certification/registration of quality systems
(ISO/IEC Guide 62:1996)
EN ISO 7500-1: 1999, Metallic materials — Verification of static uniaxial testing machines — Part 1:
Tension/compression testing machines - Verification and calibration of the force-measuring system. (ISO 7500-
1:1999)
ISO 261, ISO general-purpose metric screw threads — General plan
ISO 263, ISO inch screw threads — General plan and selection for screws, bolts and nuts — Diameter range 0.06
to 6 inch
ISO 643, Steels — Micrographic determination of the apparent grain size
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard the terms and definitions given in EN 10025: 1990 and the following
apply:
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3.1
shackle
a lifting accessory comprising a body and pin as shown in Figures 1 and 2 which are readily separable and can be
used to connect a load to a lifting machine directly or in conjunction with other lifting accessories.
3.2
body
a part of the shackle formed to the shape of a dee or bow and terminating in eyes as shown in Figures 1 and 2.
3.3
pin
a component of circular section which passes through the eyes of the shackle, as shown in Figures 1, 2 and B.1
and which can be readily disassembled.
3.4
dee shackle
a shackle the crown of which forms a semicircle of internal radius half the width, W, between the eyes as shown in
Figure 1.
3.5
bow shackle
a shackle the crown of which forms more than a semicircle of internal radius more than half the width, W, between
the eyes as shown in Figure 2.
3.6
working load limit WLL
maximum mass that a shackle is authorized to sustain in general service
NOTE This term has the same meaning as the term maximum working load used in EN 292-2: 1991, annex A.
3.7
manufacturing proof force MPF
force applied to the shackle during the manufacturing proof test
3.8
breaking force BF
maximum force reached during the static tensile test of a shackle at which the shackle fails to retain the load
3.9
traceability code
series of letters and/or numbers marked on a shackle that enables its manufacturing history, including identity of
the cast of steel used, to be traced
3.10
lot
number of shackles of the same type and dimensions, manufactured during the same production run from the
same cast of steel and subjected to the same heat treatment process
3.11
type W pin
screwed pin with eye and collar and which screws into one eye of the shackle body
3.12
type X pin
bolt type pin with hexagon head, hexagon nut and split cotter pin
3.13
competent person
designated person, suitably trained, qualified by knowledge and practical experience, and with the necessary
instruction to enable the required test and examination to be carried out
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NOTE EN ISO 9001 gives guidance on training.
4 Hazards
Accidental release of a load, or release of a load due to failure of shackle puts at risk, either directly or indirectly the
safety or health of those persons within the danger zone.
In order to provide the necessary strength and durability of shackles EN 13889 gives requirements for the design,
manufacture and testing to ensure the specified levels of performance are met.
Since failure can be caused by the incorrect choice of grade and specification of shackle EN 13889 also gives the
requirements for marking and the manufacturer's certificate.
Errors of fitting can also lead to failure and EN 13889 contains dimensional requirements to allow correct fit.
Risk of injury due to sharp edges, sharp angles or rough surfaces when handling is also covered by this standard.
Those aspects of safe use associated with good practice are given in annex A.
Table 1 contains those hazards, which require action to reduce risk identified by risk assessment as being specific
and significant for shackles.
Table 1 — Hazards and associated requirements
Hazards identified in annex A Relevant clause Relevant clause/
EN 1050: 1996, of annex A of EN 292- subclause of
2: 1991 EN 13889
1 Mechanical hazard 1.3.2
due to inadequacy 4.1.2.3
of strength 1.3.2 5
4.1.2.3 5
4.1.2.5 5
4.2.4 6
4.3.2 7
4.2.4 8
1.7.4 9
1.3 Cutting hazard 1.3.4 5.3
1.8 Friction or abrasion 1.3.4 5.3
hazard
15 Errors of fitting hazard 1.5.4 5.1
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5 Safety requirements
5.1 Dimensions
5.1.1 Dee shackles
The principal dimensions of the dee shackle shall conform to Table 2 in which the dimensions are related to the
working load limit.
1
4
2
W
3
e
5
Key:
1 Crown
2 Body
3 Example of screwed pin with eye and collar – type W
4 Eye
5 Bolt type pin with hexagon head, hexagon nut and split cotter pin – type X
Figure 1 — Dimensions of dee shackles
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D S d

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5.1.2 Bow shackles
The principal dimensions of the bow shackle shall conform to Table 2 in which the dimensions are related to the
working load limit.
1
E
4
2
W
e
3
5
Key:
1 Crown
2 Body
3 Example of screwed pin with eye and collar – type W
4 Eye
5 Bolt type pin with hexagon head, hexagon nut and split cotter pin – type X
Figure 2 — Dimensions of Bow shackles
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Table 2 — Limiting values for Dee shackles and Bow shackles
WLL Nominal Nominal Nominal Minimum Dee shackle: Bow shackle: Minimum
bow pin inside eye minimum minimum inside width
diameter diameter width W diameter inside length inside length of bow
n
d D at pin e S S E
n n n min
tmm mm mm mm mm mm mm
0,5 6,50 8 12 15,5 20 27 19
0,75 8 9,5 13,5 18,5 25 29 20
1 10 11 16,5 22 27 32 24
1,5 11,2 12,2 19 25 33 39 27
2 13,5 16 21,5 29,5 38 44 30
3,25 16,5 19 27 38 47 57 39
4,75 20 22 31,5 44 52 65 48
6,5 23 25 36,5 50 65 76 55
8,5 25,5 28 43 56 74 88 64
9,5 29 32 46,5 64 83 101 70
12 33 35 51,5 70 87 108 78
13,5 36,5 38 57 76 104 126 85
17 39,5 42 60 84 115 139 94
25 46 51 74 100 139 168 119
NOTE: Tolerances:
- Bow dia, d :0,5 t up to and including 2 t : +1,5/ - 1 mm
n
3,25 t up to and including 12 t : +/- 2,5 mm
13,5 t up to and including 25 t : +/- 3 mm
Allow bow diameter d to be oval, + 10 % for sizes 3,25 t up to and including 17 t, + 25 % for size 25 t (same
n
tolerances as above)
- Pin dia, D : 0,5 t up to and including 2 t : +/- 1 mm
n
3,25 t up to and including 25 t : +/- 2 mm
- Inside width at pin,W : 0,5 t up to and including 2 t : +/- 2,5 mm
n
3,25 t up to and including 9,5 t : +/- 3 mm
12 t up to and including 25 t : +/- 4 mm
5.2 Design
5.2.1 Screw threads
Screw threads shall conform either to ISO 261 class 7H/8g or to ISO 263 class 1A/1B.
NOTE For hot dip galvanized or coated pins it is permissible for the threads to be undercut prior to galvanizing or coating.
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5.2.2 Pins
Pins shall be in accordance with annex B.
The collar diameter or width across the flats of the nut shall be at least 1,2D or D+ 3 mm whichever is greater.
The outside diameter of the thread shall be the same as the outside diameter of the pin taking into consideration
any undercutting of the thread to allow for galvanising or coating.
The screwed portion of the pin shall be concentric with the main portion.
In the case of type W pins, when the pin is fully tightened the length of thread remaining visible between the jaws of
the shackle shall not be greater than 1,5 thread pitch.
In the case of type X pins, when the pin is fully tightened there shall be no thread visible between the jaws of the
shackle.
5.2.3 Hole diameter
The maximum diameter of the unthreaded hole or holes in the body of the shackle shall be either
1,1D or D + 1,5 mm, whichever is greater, where D is the actual pin diameter.
Holes in shackle bodies shall be central to the outside of the eyes.
5.3 Manufacturing methods and workmanship
5.3.1 Manufacture
Shackle bodies shall be forged hot in one piece. Excess metal from the forging operation shall be cleanly removed
leaving the surface free from sharp edges. After heat-treatment, furnace scale shall be removed.
Profiling of blanks other than by bending or forging shall not be used.
Shackle pins shall not be produced by a casting process.
No welding shall be carried out on any part of the shackle body or pin.
5.3.2 Surface finish
The finished condition of shackles shall include any surface finish.
NOTE Shackles are supplied in various surface finishes e.g. descaled, electroplated, hot dip galvanized or painted. If
shackles are to be hot dip galvanized or subjected to similar processes, such processing should only be carried out under the
control of the shackles manufacturer.
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5.4 Materials and heat treatment
5.4.1 Quality of material
5.4.1.1 Type of steel
The steel shall be produced by an electric process or by an oxygen blown process.
5.4.1.2 Deoxidation
The steel shall be fully killed as defined in EN 10025, be stabilized against strain-age-embrittlement and have an
austenitic grain size of 5 or finer when tested in accordance with ISO 643. This shall be accomplished, by ensuring
that the steel contains sufficient aluminium (minimum 0,025 %) to permit the manufacture of shackles stabilized
against strain-age-embrittlement during service.
Steels not susceptible to strain aging will only require a grain refining element to have an austenitic grain size of 5
or finer when tested in accordance with ISO 643. These elements can be aluminium, vanadium or niobium in the
quantity of minimum 0,02%.
NOTE Medium carbon (steels containing more than 0,2% and less than 0,5% carbon), fine grain heat treated steels are not
susceptible to strain aging.
5.4.1.3 Chemical composition
The sulfur and phosphorous content of the steel shall be in accordance with Table 3.
5.4.2 Heat treatment
Shackles shall be hardened from a temperature above the AC3 point and tempered before being subjected to the
manufacturing proof force. The tempering temperature shall be at least 420 °C.
The tempering conditions shall be at least as effective as a temperature of 420 °C maintained for a period of 1 h.
Sample shackles shall be tested after they have been reheated to and maintained for 1 h at 420 °C and then
cooled to room temperature and shall conform to the requirements of 5.5.
5.5 Mechanical properties
5.5.1 Manufacturing proof force (MPF)
Shackles shall be able to withstand the manufacturing proof force specified in Table 4. Following removal of the
force, the dimensions shall be within the tolerances specified on the shackle manufacturer’s drawings
Shackles are supplied in various surface finishes, (see 5.3.2). Where processes are used which involve the risk of
shackle embrittlement e.g. acid cleaning or electroplating, the manufacturing proof force shall be applied in the
finished condition.
5.5.2 Breaking force (BF)
Shackles in the finished condition shall have a breaking force at least equal to that specified in Table 4.
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5.5.3 Fatigue resistance
All shackles shall withstand at least 20 000 cycles of application of the force range specified in 6.2.4.
5.5.4 Impact value
Samples from shackle pins and bodies shall have a minimum average impact value of 27 J when tested in
accordance with 6.2.5.
No individual test value shall be less than 2/3 of the specified minimum average value.
Table 3 — Sulfur and phosphorus content
Element Maximum mass content as determined by
Cast analysis Check analysis
%%
Sulfur 0,025 0,030
Phosphorus 0,025 0,030
Table 4 — Mechanical properties
Working load Manufacturing Minimum breaking
limit proof force force
WLL MPF BFmin
tkN kN
0,5 9,8 24,5
0,75 14,7 36,8
1 19,6 49,1
1,5 29,4 73,6
2 39,2 98,1
3,25 63,7 160
4,75 93,1 233
6,5 128 319
8,5 167 417
9,5 187 466
12 236 589
13,5 265 662
17 334 834
25 491 1226
NOTE The mechanical properties specified in Table 4 are calculated values. It is common practice for manufactures to
round MPF and BF up to higher values that may appear in their published catalogues
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6 Verification of safety requirements
6.1 Qualifications of personnel
All testing and examination shall be carried out by a competent person.
6.2 Type testing
6.2.1 General
In order to prove the design, material, heat treatment and method of manufacture,
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