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 multi-

leg 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
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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

C • CARE FOR CHAIN

H • HEAT

A • APPLY CORRECT WLL

I • IDENTIFICATION

N • NEVER USE DAMAGE CHAIN

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