This part of EN 1677 specifies requirements for forged or welded steel master links, intermediate master links, master link assemblies and lower terminal links of grade 8 up to 132 t WLL, mainly for use in: chain slings according to EN 818-4 steel wire rope slings textile slings according to EN 1492-1:2000, EN 1492-2:2000, intended for lifting objects, materials or goods. This Part of EN 1677 does not apply to hand forged links. The hazards covered by this Part of EN 1677 are identified in clause 4. Annexes ZA and ZB give the relationship with EU-Directives.
EN 1677-4:2000+A1:2008 Referenced Document
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