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EN 818-2:1996+A1:2008 Standard

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  Keywords:

#chains #chain #annex #covered #short

  Directive

Machinery Regulation ((EU) 2023/1230)

  Last Official Journal reference

Thursday 12th of March 2026

  Description:

Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 2: Medium tolerance chain for chain slings - Grade 8

  Purpose

This part of EN 818 specifies the requirements related to safety for short link chains, grade 8, of medium tolerance for use in chain slings according to !EN 818-4:1996+A1 and for general lifting purposes. They are electrically welded round steel short link chains, heat treated and tested and complying with the general conditions of acceptance in EN 818-1:1996+A1. The range of nominal sizes of chain covered by this Part of EN 818 is from 4 mm to 45 mm. The hazards covered by this Part of EN 818 are identified in clause 4. The bases for calculation of tabulated values for dimensions, working load limits and mechanical properties are given in annex A. Annex B gives information on weight/metre of chain. Annex C gives an example of a designation system for chains.

  Publication

Tuesday 29th of December 2009

  Amendment

This standard is an amendment for "EN 818-2:1996"

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