What is BS EN 818-3 – Short link chain about?
BS EN 818-3 is a European standard and a part of the BS EN 818 series that discusses the safety of short link chains for lifting purposes. Short Link Chain is great for use as a mooring or anchoring chain, lashing chain, playground equipment, gymnasium chain and general use.
BS EN 818-3 specifies the requirements related to safety for short link chains, grade 4, of medium tolerance for use in chain slings to EN 818-4:1996+A1 and general lifting purposes." BS EN 818-3 is applicable to electrically welded round steel short link chains, conforming to EN 818-1:1996+A1", which are intended for lifting objects, materials or goods.
Who is BS EN 818-3 – Short link chain for?
BS EN 818-3 on the short link chain applies to:
- Manufacturer of short linked chains
- Quality testing personnel
- Suppliers and distributors of linked chains
- Design engineers
Why should you use BS EN 818-3 – Short link chain?
Short Link Chain is great for use as a mooring or anchoring chain, lashing chain, playground equipment, gymnasium chain and general use. Sold Per Meter, simply adds your required meterage into the quantity box and we will send your chain in one continuous length. Tolerancing is the process of determining acceptable upper and lower limits on part dimensions.
BS EN 818-3 specify the safety of chain slings. The safety requirements provide dimensions that contain the tolerance on material diameter, length dimensionally affected by welding, pitch and widths, etc. This will help you in manufacturing the medium tolerance for chain slings in a standardized manner.
By adopting BS EN 818-3, you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets.