DS/EN 818-2 + A1:2008

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

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 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.*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.