Working loads

In the safety provisions a difference is made in the working load limits with EN 818-6 - 4 if the chains are replaced if

  1. these are used until the next smaller nominal diameter is reached (e.g. 10 mm reduced to 8 mm), or
  2. the nominal diameter is reduced by 10% (e.g. 10 mm - 10% = 9 mm)

Because in the second example the chains have to be replaced sooner than in the first example, the working load limits are higher in the second example.
For all other chains the safety provisions only indicate working load limits if the chains are used until the next smallest nominal diameter is reached.


This means there are four different lifting capacity tables:
  1. Lifting capacity DIN 32891 grade 2 and Armco
  2. Lifting capacity EN 818-6 - 4, use until diameter reduced to next smallest
  3. Lifting capacity EN 818-6 - 4, use until diameter has been reduced by 10%
  4. Lifting capacity stainless sling chain system grade 5


These are shown below in the same sequence. A difference is made if the chains are used
  1.     in the straight strand, with a different number of strands and with different angles of inclination.
  2.     in a chain sling, with a different number of strands and also with different angles of inclination.

For all chains and grades apply:

For the use of the chains those working loads are applicable, which are stamped on the tags of the chains.
Please check before use.

In different countries different working loads can apply due to different safety regulations.