As per BS EN 818 -1, -2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -7

CHAIN SLING:-

An assembly consisting of chain or chains

joined to upper and lower terminals suitable
according to the requirements of this
European Standard for attaching loads to
the hook of a crane or other lifting machine.

TERMINOLOGY:Master Link :- A link forming the upper terminal of a chain by means

of which the sling is attached to the hook of a crane.
Length Of A Leg :- For a finished sling, the length from the lower
bearing point of the lower terminal to the upper bearing point
of the upper terminal.
Intermediate Master Link :- A link used to connect one or two legs
of a sling to a master link.

Lower Terminal :- A link, hook or other device fitted at the end of a

leg of a sling, remote from the master link or upper terminal.

TERMINOLOGY:Mechanical Joining Device :- A means of connection which does not

depend on welding.
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, or in the case of an
endless slug to the other end of the chain.
Intermediate Link :- A welded link used to form a connection
between the terminal and the joining link fitted to the chain.

COMPONENTS OF CHAIN SLING:- (Single Leg)

COMPONENTS OF CHAIN SLING:- (2 Leg)

COMPONENTS OF CHAIN SLING:- (3 Leg)

COMPONENTS OF CHAIN SLING:- (4 Leg)

Sections Of Slings To Which M.P.F. Is Applied

VISUAL INSPECTION
1) The chain should articulate freely.
2) The maximum permissible wear is 8% reduction in material
diameter for the chain, components and fittings.

3) The max. elongation, mainly due to seating and interlink wear, is 5%.
4) Unless the sling is specifically designed otherwise, the legs of multileg slings should be of equal length so that the seat of hooks, or
bearing point of other fittings, is equal. This is an important matter to
check, particularly if a leg of chain has been replaced, as the pitch
may vary from the original grade and type of sling.

VISUAL INSPECTION
5) There should be no signs of bending, twisting or other distortion to
the chain, master link or other fittings. Particular attention is
necessary at the point of choke.
6) There should be no signs of nicks, cracks, corrosion or chemical
attack.
7) Hooks should show no signs of opening or of distortion and, where
fitted, safety catches should be undamaged and operate freely.

8) Marking should be clear and legible; it must give all of the

necessary information for the particular.

VISUAL INSPECTION CHAIN & MASTERLINK

VISUAL INSPECTION CHAIN ELONGATION

USABLE

NON USABLE
The elongation is normal
and the Gauge shows
the
elongation
is
normal / under control

The elongation is not

normal and the Gauge
shows the elongation
is more

VISUAL INSPECTION CHAIN ELONGATION

COMMON CHAIN SLING ACCESSORIES

COMMON CHAIN SLING ACCESSORIES

Usage of proper device at proper application is important

IMPROPER LOADING PRACTICES

Table 2
1

GRADES OF CHAIN

Table 2
1

GRADES OF CHAIN
Grade M = the metric equivalent of grade 40
Grade S = the metric equivalent to grade 60 (actually 63)
Grade T = the metric equivalent to grade 80.

where d was
the nominal
diameter of the
chain in mm

GRADES OF CHAIN

GRADES OF CHAIN

GENERAL POINTS - FACTS

GENERAL POINTS APPLICATION

GENERAL POINTS - MARKING

GENERAL POINTS - DAMAGES

GENERAL POINTS - DAMAGES

GENERAL POINTS ASSEMBLING & REMOVING OF CONNECTING LINK

GENERAL POINTS LATCH OF HOOK

GENERAL POINTS - CHAIN

CARE FOR CHAIN

HEAT

APPLY CORRECT WLL

IDENTIFICATION

NEVER USE DAMAGE CHAIN

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