BS EN 818-5:1999+A1:2008

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 818-3:1999+A1″ together with the appropriate range of components of the same grade in accordance with !EN 1677-5:2001+A1″ and !-6:2001+A1″. These chain slings are intended for lifting objects, materials or goods.

NOTE Instructions for use and maintenance of chain slings are covered by !EN 818-6:2000+A1″.

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.

!Annexes ZA and ZB give” the relationship with EU Directives.