EN 818-5:1999

EN 818-5:1999 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 5: Chain slings - Grade 4". This standard covers: 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 together with the appropriate range of components of the same grade in accordance with prEN 1677-5 and 6. These chain slings are intended for lifting objects, materials or goods. NOTE1: Instructions for use and maintenance of chain slings are covered by prEN 818-6. 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. Annex ZA gives the relationship with EU Directives.

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 together with the appropriate range of components of the same grade in accordance with prEN 1677-5 and 6. These chain slings are intended for lifting objects, materials or goods. NOTE1: Instructions for use and maintenance of chain slings are covered by prEN 818-6. 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. Annex ZA gives the relationship with EU Directives.

EN 818-5:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 53.020.30 - Accessories for lifting equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 818-5:1999 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 818-5:1999+A1:2008, CEN/TS 16811-3:2015, EN 14805:2008, EN 16811-2:2016, EN 16370:2013, EN 16370:2022, EN 973:2009, EN 16811-1:2016, EN 1677-6:2001+A1:2008, EN 14805:2022, EN 818-5:1999/prA1. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 818-5:1999 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/91/1. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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