BS EN 818-1 is a European standard and a part of the BS EN 818 series that discusses the safety conditions of acceptance for 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 818-1 specifies the general conditions of acceptance related to safety for electrically welded round steel short link chain for lifting purposes. It includes:
BS EN 818-1 on the short link chain applies to:
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.
In order to provide the safety and the necessary strength and durability of lifting accessories BS EN 818-1 lays down the requirements for the design, selection of materials for construction and testing to ensure that specified levels of performance meet the quality assurance targets.
As a user, BS EN 818-1 provides you with safety guidance which contains the safety requirements for dimensions, material, manufacture, heat treatment and mechanical properties.
With BS EN 818-1 you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets.
EN 818-1:1996+A1:2008