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EN 818-3:1999+A1:2008 Standard

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#annex #chains #gives #chain #short

  Directive

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

  Last Official Journal reference

Wednesday 13th of August 2025

  Description:

Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 3: Medium tolerance chain for chain slings - Grade 4

  Purpose

This part of EN 818 specifies the requirements related to safety for short link chains, grade 4, of medium tolerance for use in chain slings to EN 818-4:1996+A1 and for general lifting purposes. The standard is applicable to electrically welded round steel short link chains, conforming to !EN 818-1:1996+A1, which are intended for lifting objects, materials or goods. The range of nominal sizes of chain covered by this Part of EN 818 is from 7 mm to 45 mm. The hazards covered by this Part of EN 818 are identified in clause 4. Annex A contains the bases for calculation of tabulated values for dimensions, working load limits and mechanical properties. Annex B gives information on the mass/metre of chain. Annex C gives an example of a designation system for chains of grade 4. Annex ZA gives the relationship with EU Directives.

  Publication

Tuesday 29th of December 2009

  Amendment

This standard is an amendment for "EN 818-3:1999"

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