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EN 818-1:1996+A1:2008 Standard

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  Keywords:

#inspection #general #steel #tolerance #use

  Directive

Machinery (MD) Directive (2006/42/EC)

  Last Official Journal reference

Monday 7th of September 2026

  Description:

Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 1: General conditions of acceptance

  Purpose

This part of EN 818 specifies the general conditions of acceptance related to safety for electrically welded round steel short link chain for lifting purposes. It includes: a)  medium tolerance chain for use in chain slings and for general lifting service and; b)  fine tolerance chain for use with hoists and other similar lifting appliances. The hazards covered by this Part of EN 818 are identified in clause 4. Annex C gives proposals for clauses covering inspection, inspection marking and steel makers cast analysis which may be included in a form of contract.

  Publication

Tuesday 8th of September 2009

  Cessation

This standard will be withdrawn on 2027-01-20

  Amendment

This standard is an amendment for "EN 818-1:1996"

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