EVS-EN 818-4:1999

This European Standard specifies the requirements related to safety, methods of rating and testing of single-, two-, three-, four-leg and endless chain slings assembled by:    a) mechanical joining devices;   b) welding.   using short link grade 8 medium tolerance lifting chain conforming to EN 818-2 together with the appropriate range of components of the same grade.   Note: Instructions for use and maintenance of chain slings are covered by prEN 818-6.  The hazards covered by this European Standard are identified in clause 4.  Bases for the calculation of working load limits are given in Annex B.  Annex C gives an example of a designation system for chain slings.