Instruction sheet for the consolidation of EN 818-5:1999+A1:2008 (E)

Date: 2008-02-14

Short link chain for lifting purposes — Safety — Part 5: Chain slings —
Grade 4
Kurzgliedrige Rundstahlketten für Hebezwecke — Sicherheit — Teil 5:
Anschlagketten — Güteklasse 4

Chaînes de levage à maillons courts — Sécurité — Partie 5: Elingues en chaînes —

Classe 4

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reflect the EN as modified by such amendment. Only the consolidated EN, as made available by CEN,
reflects the new version of the EN as modified by the amendment.

CEN does not assume any liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of this
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as made available by CEN.

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1 Modification to Contents
Update the table of contents.

2 Modification to Introduction
In the last paragraph, replace "EN 292" with "EN ISO 12100".

At the end, add the following two paragraphs:

"This standard is a Type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100.

When provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or B standards, the
provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other standards, for equipment
that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C standard.".

3 Modification to Clause 1, Scope

In the last paragraph, replace "Annex ZA gives" with "Annexes ZA and ZB give".

4 Modification to Clause 2, Normative references

Delete the references EN 292-1, EN 292-2:1991/A1:1995 and EN ISO 9001:1994.

Add the following references:

"EN ISO 12100-1, Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design - Part 1: Basic
terminology, methodology (ISO 12100-1:2003)

EN ISO 12100-2, Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design - Part 2: Technical
principles (ISO 12100-2:2003)".

Replace "EN 818-1" with "EN 818-1:1996+A1", "EN 818-3" with "EN 818-3:1999+A1", "prEN 818-6" with
"EN 818-6:2000+A1", "prEN 1677-5" with "EN 1677-5:2001+A1" and "prEN 1677-6" with
"EN 1677-6:2001+A1" in Clause 2 and throughout the text.

5 Modification to Clause 3, Terms and definitions

Replace the standard paragraph with the following:

"For the purposes of this document, the terms, definitions and symbols given in EN 818-1:1996+A1 and the
following apply.".

Replace 3.1 with the following:

"3.1
chain sling
assembly consisting of a chain leg or chain legs joined to upper and lower terminals for attaching loads to the hook of a
crane or other lifting machine

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NOTE See Figures 1 to 4.".

In 3.4, delete "(See figures 1 to 4)." and add the following Note:

"NOTE See Figures 1 to 4.".

In definition 3.5, delete "a" to read "length of chain sling", delete "(See figures 1 to 4)." and add the following
Note:

"NOTE See Figures 1 to 4.".

In 3.6, delete "(see figures 3 and 4)" and add the following Note:

"NOTE See Figures 3 and 4.".

In 3.8, delete "(see figures 1 to 4)" and add the following Note:

"NOTE See Figures 1 to 4.".

In 3.9, delete "(see figures 1 to 4)" and add the following Note:

"NOTE See Figures 1 to 4".

Replace definition 3.12 with the following:

"3.12
master link assembly
assembly consisting of a master link together with two intermediate master links"

6 Modification to Clause 4, Hazards

Change the first sentence to read: "Accidental release of a load, or release of a load due to…".

7 Modification to Table 1, Hazards and associated requirements

Delete column 2 (Relevant clauses of annex A of EN 292-2:1991/A1:1995).

8 Modification to 5.2.1.2 (French language version only)

Correct "maillons" into "mailles" (see 3.8 and 3.9).

9 Modification to 5.2.2 and Figures 1 to 4 (French language version only)

Use "élingues en chaînes" according to the English text.

10 Modification to Table 2, Working load limits

Delete the note.

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11 Modification to 7.2, Single-leg chain slings

a), replace with the following text:

"the working load limit in tonnes, unit t to be included;".

12 Modification to A.4.1, General

Second indent, replace "link master" with "master link".

13 Modification to Annex B, Bases for calculation of working load limits

Replace the title with the following:

"Bases for calculation of values for the working load limits".

14 Modification to B.1, Calculated values of working load limits (WLL) for single-leg
slings
First sentence, replace with the following:

"The calculated values for the working load limits are based on the following equation:".

Last sentence, replace with the following:

"The calculated values have been rounded down to the nearest lower value of the R40 series of preferred
numbers in accordance with ISO 497. These values are listed in Table 2 column 2.".

15 Modification to B.2, Calculated values of working load limits (WLL) for multi-leg
slings
First paragraph, replace with the following:

"The calculated values for the working load limits are based on the equation for the single-leg chain sling
multiplied by the appropriate factor given in Table 2. They have been rounded down to the nearest lower value
of the R40 series of preferred numbers in accordance with ISO 497. These values are listed in Table 2
columns 3 to 7.".

16 Modification of Annex ZA
Replace Annex ZA with the following text:

"

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Annex ZA
(informative)

Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential

Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC

This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the
New Approach Directive 98/37/EC, amended by 98/79/CE on machinery.

Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive and has
been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the normative
clauses of this standard confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity
with the relevant Essential Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.

WARNING - Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the
scope of this standard.".

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17 Addition of Annex ZB
Add the following new Annex ZB:

"

Annex ZB
(informative)

Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential

Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC

This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the
New Approach Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery.

Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive and has
been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the normative
clauses of this standard confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity
with the relevant Essential Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.

WARNING - Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the
scope of this standard.".

18 Addition of Bibliography
Add the following new text:

"Bibliography

[1] ISO 497, Guide to the choice of series of preferred numbers and of series containing more rounded
values of preferred numbers".

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 818-5:1999+A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2008

ICS 53.020.30 Supersedes EN 818-5:1999

English Version

Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 5: Chain slings
- Grade 4

Chaînes de levage à maillons courts - Sécurité - Partie 5: Kurzgliedrige Rundstahlketten für Hebezwecke - Sicherheit
Elingues en chaînes - Classe 4 - Teil 5: Anschlagketten - Güteklasse 4

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 April 1999 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 10 February 2008.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the
official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

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Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels

© 2008 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 818-5:1999+A1:2008: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
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Contents Page

Foreword..............................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................5
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................5
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................5
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................6
4 Hazards .................................................................................................................................................10
5 Safety requirements ............................................................................................................................10
5.1 Components of a chain sling..............................................................................................................10
5.1.1 Chain .....................................................................................................................................................10
5.1.2 Links......................................................................................................................................................10
5.1.3 Hooks ....................................................................................................................................................11
5.2 Design and construction.....................................................................................................................11
5.2.1 Assembly of chain slings....................................................................................................................11
5.2.2 Endless chain slings ...........................................................................................................................11
5.2.3 Tolerance on length of the chain sling ..............................................................................................11
5.3 Working load rating .............................................................................................................................11
5.3.1 Single-leg chain slings ........................................................................................................................11
5.3.2 Multi-leg chain slings ..........................................................................................................................11
5.3.3 Endless chain slings ...........................................................................................................................12
6 Verification of safety requirements....................................................................................................13
6.1 Qualification of personnel ..................................................................................................................13
6.2 Components of a chain sling..............................................................................................................13
6.3 Manufacturing proof force test for the chain sling ..........................................................................13
6.3.1 General..................................................................................................................................................13
6.3.2 Manufacturing proof force factors .....................................................................................................13
6.3.3 Post-test examination .........................................................................................................................13
7 Marking, labelling and packaging ......................................................................................................14
7.1 General..................................................................................................................................................14
7.2 Single-leg chain slings ........................................................................................................................14
7.3 Multi-leg chain slings rated for a range of angles from 0° to 45° to the vertical...........................15
8 Manufacturer's certificate ...................................................................................................................15
9 Information for use ..............................................................................................................................16
Annex A (normative) Alternative method of rating and marking a chain sling for a specific lifting
application and not for use in general lifting purposes ..................................................................17
A.1 General..................................................................................................................................................17
A.2 Alternative method of rating...............................................................................................................17
A.3 Manufacturing proof force ..................................................................................................................17
A.4 Marking of chain slings rated by the alternative method of rating.................................................18
Annex B (informative) !Bases for calculation of values for the working load limits" ........................19
B.1 Calculated values of working load limit (WLL) for single-leg chain slings ...................................19
B.2 Calculated values of working load limits (WLL) for multi-leg chain slings ...................................19
Annex C (informative) Designation system for chain slings - Grade 4........................................................20
Annex D (informative) Identification tags for chain slings............................................................................21
D.1 General..................................................................................................................................................21
D.2 Tags for chain slings ...........................................................................................................................21

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Annex ZA (informative) !Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC............................................................................................23
Annex ZB (informative) !Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC........................................................................................24
!Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................25

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Foreword
This document (EN 818-5:1999+A1:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 168 “Chains,
ropes, webbing, slings and accessories - Safety”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2008 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by October 2008.

This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2008-02-10.

This document supersedes EN 818-5:1999.

The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags ! ".

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).

For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document.

The other Parts of EN 818 are:

Part 1: General conditions of acceptance

Part 2: Medium tolerance chain for chain slings - Grade 8
Part 3: Medium tolerance chain for chain slings - Grade 4
Part 4: Chain slings - Grade 8
Part 6: Chain slings - Specifications for information for use and maintenance to be provided by the
manufacturer
Part 7: Fine tolerance chain for hoists, Grade T (types T, DAT, DT)

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

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Introduction
This European Standard has been prepared to be a harmonized standard to provide one means of complying
with the essential safety requirements of the Machinery Directive and associated EFTA regulations.

The extent to which hazards are covered is indicated in the scope. In addition, lifting equipment shall conform
as appropriate to !EN ISO 12100" for hazards which are not covered by this standard.

!This standard is a Type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100.

When provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or B standards, the
provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other standards, for equipment
that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C standard."

1 Scope
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.

2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of any of these publications apply to
this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the
latest edition of the publication referred to applies.

!deleted text"

!EN 818-1:1996+A1", Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety – Part 1: General conditions of
acceptance

!EN 818-3:1999+A1", Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety – Part 3: Medium tolerance chain for
chain slings - Grade 4

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!EN 818-6:2000+A1", Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety – Part 6: Chain slings - Specification
for information for use and maintenance to be provided by the manufacturer

EN 1050:1996, Safety of machinery - Principles for risk assessment

!EN 1677-5:2001+A1", Components for slings - Safety – Part 5: Forged steel lifting hooks with latch -
Grade 4

!EN 1677-6:2001+A1", Components for slings - Safety – Part 6: Links - Grade 4

!deleted text"

!EN ISO 12100-1, Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design - Part 1: Basic
terminology, methodology (ISO 12100-1:2003)

EN ISO 12100-2, Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design - Part 2: Technical
principles (ISO 12100-2:2003)"

3 Terms and definitions

!For the purposes of this document, the terms, definitions and symbols given in EN 818-1:1996+A1 and the
following apply."

!3.1
chain sling
assembly consisting of a chain leg or chain legs joined to upper and lower terminals for attaching loads to the hook of a
crane or other lifting machine

NOTE See Figures 1 to 4."

3.2
nominal size of chain sling
The nominal size of short link chain, in millimetres, used in the manufacture of the chain sling.

3.3
grade of chain sling
For the purpose of designation in accordance with annex C, is the same as the grade of the short link chain
used in the manufacture of the chain sling i.e. 4.

3.4
master link
A link forming the upper terminal of a chain sling by means of which the chain sling is attached to the hook of
a crane or other lifting machine. !deleted text".

!NOTE See Figures 1 to 4."

3.5
length of !deleted text" chain sling
For a finished chain sling, the length from the lower bearing point of the lower terminal to the upper bearing
point of the upper terminal !deleted text".

!NOTE See Figures 1 to 4."

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3.6
intermediate master link
A link used to connect one or two legs of a chain sling to a master link used during the assembly of a three- or
four-leg chain sling !deleted text".

!NOTE See Figures 3 and 4."

3.7
lower terminal
A link, hook or other device fitted at the end of a leg of a chain sling, remote from the master link or upper
terminal.

3.8
joining link
A welded link fitted to the end of a chain to connect it either directly or through an intermediate link to an upper
or lower terminal or intermediate master link !deleted text" or in the case of an endless chain sling to the
other end of the chain.

!NOTE See Figures 1 to 4."

3.9
intermediate link
A welded link used to form a connection between the terminal and the joining link fitted to the chain !deleted
text".

!NOTE See Figures 1 to 4."

3.10
manufacturing proof force (MPF) of a chain sling
A force applied, during manufacture, as a test to the whole chain sling or a force applied as a test to a section
of a chain sling.

3.11
Working load limit (WLL) of a chain sling
The maximum mass which a chain sling is authorized to sustain in general lifting service.

!3.12
master link assembly
assembly consisting of a master link together with two intermediate master links"

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1. Master link 5. Joining link

2. Intermediate link (if required) 6. Intermediate link (if required)
3. Joining link 7. Hook or other lower terminal
4. Chain

NOTE L = length of chain sling

Figure 1 — Single-leg chain sling

1. Master link 5. Joining link

2. Intermediate link (if required) 6. Intermediate link (if required)
3. Joining link 7. Hook or other lower terminal
4. Chain

NOTE L = length of chain sling

Figure 2 — Two-leg chain sling

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1. Master link 5. Joining link

2. Intermediate master link 6. Intermediate link (if required)
3. Joining link 7. Hook or other lower terminal
4. Chain

NOTE L = length of chain sling

Figure 3 — Three-leg chain sling

1. Master link 5. Joining link

2. Intermediate master link 6. Intermediate link (if required)
3. Joining link 7. Hook or other lower terminal
4. Chain

NOTE L = length of chain sling

Figure 4 — Four-leg chain sling

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4 Hazards
!Accidental release of a load, or release of a load due to" failure of lifting accessories such as chain
slings or their component parts puts at risk either directly or indirectly the safety or health of those persons
within the danger zone of lifting equipment.

In order to provide the necessary strength and durability of lifting accessories this Part of EN 818 lays down
requirements for the design, manufacture and testing to ensure that specified levels of performance are met.

Fatigue failure has not been identified as a hazard when chain slings having the specified levels of
performance given in this Part of EN 818 are used in general lifting service.

Since failure can be caused by the incorrect choice of grade and specification of lifting accessories this Part of
EN 818 also gives the requirements for marking and the manufacturer's certificate.

Errors in fitting together of welded chain slings can also lead to premature failure and this European Standard
contains dimensional requirements to allow correct fit.

Those aspects of safe use associated with good practice are given in !EN 818-6:2000+A1".

Table 1 contains those hazards, which require action to reduce risk identified by risk assessment as being
specific and significant for chain slings grade 4.

Table 1 — Hazards and associated requirements

Hazards identified in annex A of Relevant clause/sub-clause

EN 1050: 1996 this Part of EN 818

1 e) Mechanical hazard 5
due to inadequacy 5
of strength !deleted text" 5
6
7
8
15 Errors of fitting hazard 5.2

5 Safety requirements

5.1 Components of a chain sling

5.1.1 Chain

The chain shall conform to !EN 818-3:1999+A1".

5.1.2 Links

Master links and intermediate master links shall conform to !EN 1677-6:2001+A1".

Lower terminal links shall conform to !EN 1677-6:2001+A1" except for those clauses related to link
dimensions.

Joining links and intermediate links shall conform to !EN 1677-6:2001+A1" except for those clauses
related to link dimensions.

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Lower terminal links, joining links and intermediate links shall satisfy the appropriate requirements of 5.2.

5.1.3 Hooks

Forged steel lifting hooks with latch shall conform to !EN 1677-5:2001+A1".

5.2 Design and construction

5.2.1 Assembly of chain slings

5.2.1.1 Pear-shaped links shall not be used as terminals.

5.2.1.2 Joining links and intermediate links shall have a working load limit not less than that of the chains to
which they are connected in a chain sling.

5.2.1.3 The dimensions of joining links and intermediate links shall be such as to ensure adequate
articulation with parts of the chain sling which they connect.

5.2.2 Endless chain slings

Endless chain slings shall be manufactured by the use of a welded joining link of the same size or one size
larger than the nominal size of the chain.

5.2.3 Tolerance on length of the chain sling

5.2.3.1 When constructing a chain sling the actual length of each leg shall be the nominal length with a
+2
tolerance of chain link pitches.
0

5.2.3.2 When constructing a multi-leg chain sling, the differences in length between the longest and
shortest legs which are nominally the same length shall, when measured under equivalent tension, be not
greater than 6 mm for nominal leg lengths up to and including 2 m and not greater than 3 mm/m for nominal
leg lengths over 2 m.

5.3 Working load rating

5.3.1 Single-leg chain slings

Single-leg chain slings shall be rated at a working load limit in accordance with table 2.

5.3.2 Multi-leg chain slings

Multi-leg chain slings shall be rated for symmetrically distributed loads only and in accordance with table 2.

Each chain sling shall have a single working load limit for the range of angles from 0° up to and including 45°
to the vertical or additionally a working load limit for the range of angles from 45° up to and including 60° to
the vertical.

NOTE 1 An alternative method for rating and marking of chain slings for a specific lifting application is given in
annex A.

NOTE 2 For rating of chain slings with asymmetrically distributed loads see !EN 818-6:2000+A1".

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5.3.3 Endless chain slings

Endless chain slings shall be rated for choke-hitch only, and shall be in accordance with table 2.

Table 2 — Working load limits

Working load limits, t, for

Nominal Single- Two leg chain slings Three- and four-leg chain Endless chain
size of leg chain slings slings in choke
chain slings hitch
sling
0° < β ≤ 45° 45° < β ≤ 60° 0° < β ≤ 45° 45° < β ≤ 60°
mm Factor 1,4 Factor 1,0 Factor 2,1 Factor 1,5 Factor 1,6
7 0,75 1,06 0,75 1,6 1,12 1,25
8 1 1,4 1 2,12 1,5 1,6
10 1,6 2,24 1,6 3,25 2,36 2,5

13 2,65 3,75 2,65 5,6 4 4,25

16 4 5,6 4 8,5 6 6,3
18 5 7,1 5 10,6 7,5 8

19 5,6 8 5,6 11,8 8,5 9

20 6,3 8,5 6,3 13,2 9,5 10
22 7,5 10,6 7,5 16 11,2 11,8

23 8 11,8 8 17 12,5 13,2

25 10 14 10 20 15 16
26 10,6 15 10,6 22,4 16 17

28 12,5 17 12,5 25 18 20
32 16 22,4 16 33,5 23,6 25
36 20 28 20 42,5 30 31,5

40 25 35,5 25 53 37,5 40
45 31,5 45 31,5 67 47,5 50

!deleted text"

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6 Verification of safety requirements

6.1 Qualification of personnel

All testing and examination shall be carried out by a competent person.

6.2 Components of a chain sling

The verification clauses of !EN 818-3:1999+A1", !EN 1677-5:2001+A1" and

!EN 1677-6:2001+A1" shall be fulfilled for the chain, hooks and links respectively used in the
construction of the chain sling.

6.3 Manufacturing proof force test for the chain sling

6.3.1 General

If the whole chain sling is heat treated it shall be subjected to the manufacturing proof force(s) and
subsequently examined. The manufacturer shall also verify that all components remain in accordance with the
appropriate standards specified in 5.1.

If only the inserted links are heat treated they and any parts of the chain sling affected by their processing
shall be subjected to the manufacturing proof force(s) and subsequently examined, provided that the chain
and all other components have been certified as having been subjected to the manufacturing proof force test
as specified in:

a) !EN 818-1:1996+A1" and !EN 818-3:1999+A1" for short link chain of grade 4;

a) !EN 1677-6:2001+A1" for links and !EN 1677-5:2001+A1" for forged steel hooks with latch.

6.3.2 Manufacturing proof force factors

Sections of welded chain slings shall be subjected to manufacturing proof forces in kilonewtons, at least
equivalent to loads calculated by multiplying the working load limit of the relevant chain size by the factors
given in table 3.

Table 3 — Manufacturing proof force factors

Section to which Manufacturing proof

manufacturing proof force is force factors
applied

(see figure 5)
MPF1 2,0
MPF2 2,8
MPF3 3,2
MPF4 4,2

6.3.3 Post-test examination

After completion of the manufacturing proof force test, and the removal of the force, the chain sling shall be
examined. Any faulty chain or component shall be replaced, and the chain sling re-tested and re-examined.

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a) Single-leg chain sling b) Two-leg chain sling

c) Three-leg chain sling d) Four-leg chain sling

Figure 5 — Sections of chain slings to which manufacturing proof force is applied

7 Marking, labelling and packaging

7.1 General

Each chain sling shall be marked in accordance with this clause.

The information specified in 7.2 and 7.3 shall be either:

a) marked on a metal tag as shown in the example given in annex D, permanently attached to the master
link or to a link immediately adjacent to it; or

b) marked on the master link, provided that the mechanical properties of the master link are not impaired.

7.2 Single-leg chain slings

The following information shall be marked:

a) !the working load limit in tonnes, unit t to be included;"

b) the individual identification mark (related to the manufacturer's certificate);

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c) the grade of the chain sling i.e. "4";

d) the chain sling manufacturer's name or symbol;

e) the number of legs i.e. "1".

NOTE The nominal size may also be marked.

7.3 Multi-leg chain slings rated for a range of angles from 0° to 45° to the vertical

The following information shall be marked:

a) the working load limit, and the range of angles

example: 16 t 0° to 45°;

b) the individual identification mark (related to the manufacturer's certificate);

c) the grade of the chain sling i.e. "4";

d) the chain sling manufacturer's name or symbol;

e) the number of legs;

NOTE The tag or a separate additional tag attached in a similar manner may be marked with the working load limit
applicable for use at 45 ° to 60 ° to the vertical.

example: 11,2 t 45° to 60°.

NOTE The nominal size may also be marked

8 Manufacturer's certificate
Each assembled chain sling shall be provided with a dated certificate stating conformity to this part of EN 818
and giving at least the following information:

a) the name of the chain sling manufacturer including date of issue of the certificate and authentication;

b) number of this part of EN 818, i.e.: EN 818-5;

c) the identification number or symbol of the chain sling;

d) a description of the chain sling;

e) nominal size of the chain sling and grade mark "4";

f) the nominal length;

g) the working load limit (WLL) related to the angle β;

h) the manufacturing proof force or proof forces applied;

i) the name of the person or establishment which carried out the manufacturing proof force test and final
examination.

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9 Information for use

Information for use shall accompany the chain sling and shall be in accordance with the relevant clauses of
!EN 818-6:2000+A1".

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Annex A
(normative)

Alternative method of rating and marking a chain sling for a specific

lifting application and not for use in general lifting purposes

A.1 General
The rating of a chain sling used for a specific application is given in A.2 and may be used as an alternative to
the method of rating given in 5.3.

The chain sling shall be rated at a working load limit according to the particular angle of the legs to the vertical
at which the chain sling is to be used. The manufacturer shall ensure that the master link selected possesses
mechanical properties appropriate to the application.

A.2 Alternative method of rating

A.2.1 Two-leg chain slings

For two-leg chain slings used at an angle β to the vertical, the working load limit (WLL), in tonnes, shall be as
given by the following formula:

WLL = 2 × WLL for a single-leg × cos β.

A.2.2 Three-leg chain slings

For three-leg chain slings used at an angle β of any leg to the vertical, the working load limit (WLL), in tonnes,
shall be as given by the following formula:

WLL = 3 × WLL for a single-leg × cos β.

A.2.3 Four-leg chain slings

For four-leg chain slings used at an angle β of any leg to the vertical, the working load limit (WLL), in tonnes,
shall be as given by the following formula:

WLL = 4 × WLL of a single-leg × cos β

NOTE This assumes that there is an equal distribution of the load between each leg.

A.3 Manufacturing proof force

Where the alternative method of rating is adopted welded chain slings with accessories shall be subjected to a
manufacturing proof force test generally in accordance with 6.3 except that the manufacturing proof force
factors shall be as given in table A.1.

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Table A.1 — Manufacturing proof force factors for the alternative method of rating

Section to which Manufacturing proof force

manufacturing proof force is factors
applied (see figure 5)
MPF1 2
MPF2 4
MPF3 4
MPF4 - 3 leg 6
MPF4 - 4 leg 8

A.4 Marking of chain slings rated by the alternative method of rating

A.4.1 General

The information specified in A.4.2 shall be either:

a) marked on a metal tag permanently attached to the master link or to a link immediately adjacent to it; or

b) marked on the master link provided that the mechanical properties of the !master link" are not impaired

A.4.2 Multi-leg chain slings rated by the alternative method

The following information shall be marked:

a) the working load limit and the angle at which rated;

example: 16 t 27 °;

b) the individual identification mark (related to the manufacturer's certificate);

c) the manufacturer's name or symbol;

d) the grade of the chain sling i.e. "4";

e) the number of legs.

NOTE The nominal size may also be marked.

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Annex B
(informative)

!Bases for calculation of values for the working load limits"

B.1 Calculated values of working load limit (WLL) for single-leg chain slings
!The calculated values for the working load limits are based on the following equation:"

2 × ¼ × π × 100 × d n
2

WLL =
g × 1000

WLL = 0,016 017 7 d²n

where:

WLL is the working load limit in tonnes

g is the acceleration due to gravity (9,806 65 m/s2)

dn is the nominal size of the chain sling

!The calculated values have been rounded down to the nearest lower value of the R40 series of preferred
numbers in accordance with ISO 497. These values are listed in Table 2 column 2."

B.2 Calculated values of working load limits (WLL) for multi-leg chain slings
!The calculated values for the working load limits are based on the equation for the single-leg chain sling
multiplied by the appropriate factor given in Table 2. They have been rounded down to the nearest lower value
of the R40 series of preferred numbers in accordance with ISO 497. These values are listed in Table 2
columns 3 to 7."

e.g. for the 22 mm nominal size the calculated WLL = 7,752 × 1,4 = 10,85

The next lowest R40 number is 10,6.

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Annex C
(informative)

Designation system for chain slings - Grade 4

EN 818-5 -4- 10x30 H 2 W 2500

EN and part number

block

Grade of chain sling

Size of chain sling

Lower terminals

Hook -H
Link -L
Special -S

Number of legs

Welded construction

Length of a leg in mm

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Annex D
(informative)

Identification tags for chain slings

D.1 General
For the purpose of identification of chain slings, where used, tags shall have the information for marking given in
7.2 legibly and permanently embossed or stamped.

Lower terminals of chain slings should not be marked with working load limit.

D.2 Tags for chain slings

In the case of tags for chain slings the diameter of the circumscribed circle of the tag should be approximately
70 mm and the examples are given in figures D.1 and D.2.

1. number of chain legs

2. code number denoting size of chain, in mm
3. manufacturer’s name or symbol
4. individual identification mark

Figure D.1 — Tags for single-leg chain slings

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Front side Front side Rear side

(rear side left blank) (if the particulars are displayed on both sides)

1. Number of chain legs

2. Code number denoting size of chain, in mm

Figure D.2 — Tags for multi-leg chain slings

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Annex ZA
(informative)

!Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential

Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC

This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the
New Approach Directive 98/37/EC, amended by 98/79/CE on machinery.

Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive and has
been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the normative
clauses of this standard confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity
with the relevant Essential Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.

WARNING - Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the
scope of this standard."

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Annex ZB
(informative)

!Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential

Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC

This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the
New Approach Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery.

Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive and has
been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the normative
clauses of this standard confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity
with the relevant Essential Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.

WARNING - Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the
scope of this standard."

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!Bibliography

ISO 497, Guide to the choice of series of preferred numbers and of series containing more rounded values of
preferred numbers"

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