BS EN 818-1:1996+A1:2008

This standard BS EN 818-1:1996+A1:2008 Short link chain for lifting purposes. Safety is classified in these ICS categories:

• 53.020.30 Accessories for lifting equipment

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:

1. medium tolerance chain for use in chain slings and for general lifting service and;

2. 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.