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S.G.T Engineering Ltd.

NDT/Lifting Equipment Inspection

Inspection Criteria for Chains and Chain Slings

a. Ensure the Sling has the Identification Number and Safe Working Load clearly and legibly marked,
and corresponds with the manufacturer’s certificate.

b. Match up the legs and check for stretch in the individual legs.

c. Inspect each individual leg along its entire length for distortion of links e.g. bends, twists,
corrosion, elongation and nicks.

d. Check for wear between chain links and load pins.

e. Check for heat or chemical attack.

f. Inspect end terminations fitted e.g. hooks, connectors.

g. Ensure all coupling components are free from distortion, cracking and the securing/ load pins are
secure.

REJECTION CRITERIA
Missing or illegible Identification Number or Safe Working Load
Any mechanical damage i.e. nicks, cuts, gouges etc.
Wear on the link diameter in excess of 5%.
Stretch of more than 3% measured over 10-20 links.
Any severe pitting corrosion or general corrosion in excess of 5%.
Twist in excess of half a turn in 4 meters (or equivalent).
Any chain or fitting made of Wrought iron
"T" grade slings used in an Hydrogen enriched atmosphere
Hard stamping with Non- low stress stamps

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