SR EN 818-3:2003

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

This Part of EN 818 specifies the requirements related to safety for short link lifting chains, Grade 4, of medium tolerance for use in chain slings and for general lifting purposes. The standard is applicable to electrically welded round steel short link chains, conforming to EN 818-1, 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

General information

Status : Withdrawn
Approval date : 12/11/2003
Publish date : 12/12/2003
Withdrawal date : 9/30/2008
Number of pages : 18
ICS : 53.020.30 Accessories for lifting equipment
Technical Committee : 85 - Cranes

Relations with other standards:

Replaced by SR EN 818-3+A1:2008