SIST EN 818-5:2001/oprA1:2006

Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 5: Chain slings - Grade 4

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 together with the appropriate range of components of the same grade in accordance with prEN 1677-5 and 6. These chain slings are intended for lifting objects, materials or goods.  NOTE1: Instructions for use and maintenance of chain slings are covered by prEN 818-6.  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.  Annex ZA gives the relationship with EU Directives.

Kurzgliedrige Rundstahlketten für Hebezwecke - Sicherheit - Teil 5: Anschlagketten - Güteklasse 4

Chaînes de levage a maillons courts - Sécurité - Partie 5 : Élingues en chaînes - Classe 4

Kratkočlene okrogle verige za dvigovalne namene - Varnost - 5. del: Obesne verige - Kakovostni razred 4

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Technical Committee: DTN - Lift and transport appliances
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 17-Aug-2010
• Due Date: 22-Aug-2010
• Completion Date: 19-Aug-2010
• Directive: 2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Directive: 98/37/EC - Machinery
• Mandate: M/079 - Mandate to CEN and CENELEC for standardization in the field of machines
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: EN 818-5:1999/prA1 - Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 5: Chain slings - Grade 4

Relations

• Consolidated By: SIST EN 818-5:2001+A1:2008 - Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 5: Chain slings - Grade 4
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Revised: SIST EN 818-5:2001 - Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 5: Chain slings - Grade 4
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 818-5:1999/prA1 - Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 5: Chain slings - Grade 4 (CEN) specifies safety, rating and testing requirements for welded chain slings made from short link Grade 4 medium tolerance chain (as referenced in EN 818-3). It covers single-, two-, three-, four-leg and endless chain slings assembled with compatible Grade 4 components (see EN 1677 series). The standard addresses hazards (clause 4), marking, rating methods, testing procedures and the relationship with EU Directives (Annex ZA).

Key topics and requirements

• Scope and components
  • Applies to welded chain slings using short link Grade 4 chain conforming to EN 818-3.
  • Requires compatible Grade 4 components in accordance with EN 1677-5/EN 1677-6.
• Rating and testing
  • Defines methods for determining Working Load Limits (WLL) and manufacturing proof force.
  • Specifies mechanical testing and inspection requirements for single- and multi-leg and endless slings.
  • Annex B provides bases for calculation of WLL; Annex A gives an alternative rating/marking method for specific applications.
• Marking, identification and documentation
  • Requirements for sling identification and marking (examples in Annex D).
  • Annex C illustrates a designation system for chain slings.
• Hazards and safety
  • Clause 4 identifies hazards associated with use, assembly and inspection of chain slings.
  • Notes that user instructions and maintenance requirements are covered in EN 818-6.
• Regulatory alignment
  • Annex ZA maps the standard to relevant EU Directives for conformity and CE implications.

Practical applications and users

• Typical applications: lifting, rigging and material handling in construction, manufacturing, logistics, offshore and heavy industry where Grade 4 short link chain slings are used.
• Primary users:
  • Sling and chain manufacturers and assemblers (quality and testing).
  • Rigging engineers and lifting equipment designers (specification and selection).
  • Safety officers, inspection bodies and test laboratories (compliance testing, WLL verification).
  • Procurement and maintenance teams (sourcing, marking, inspection schedules).
• Benefits: safer selection and use of chain slings, consistent WLL calculation, traceable identification and compliance with European safety requirements.

Related standards

• EN 818-1 (terms & definitions)
• EN 818-3 (short link chain - Grade 4 chain specification)
• EN 818-6 (instructions for use and maintenance)
• EN 1677-5 / EN 1677-6 (components for chain slings)
• EN ISO 12100-1 / EN ISO 12100-2 (machine safety / risk assessment)
• Note: Annex ZA links EN 818-5 to applicable EU Directives.

Keywords: EN 818-5:1999/prA1, chain slings, Grade 4, short link chain, lifting safety, working load limit, CEN, EN 818-3, EN 1677.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 5: Chain slings - Grade 4
Kurzgliedrige Rundstahlketten für Hebezwecke - Sicherheit - Teil 5: Anschlagketten -
Güteklasse 4
Chaînes de levage a maillons courts - Sécurité - Partie 5 : Élingues en chaînes - Classe
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 818-5:1999/prA1
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EN 818-5:1999
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prA1
June 2006
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Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 5: Chain slings
- Grade 4
Chaînes de levage à maillons courts - Sécurité - Partie 5 :
Élingues en chaînes - Classe 4
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