BS 3243:1990

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Specification for hand-operated chain blocks

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

01-03-2006

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-06-1990

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Construction
4 Performance
5 Classification and selection of safe working load
6 Certificate of test and examination
7 Marking
Appendices
A Classification
B Information to be supplied with the enquiry or order
C Recommendations for the care and safe use of chain
blocks
D Torque limiting device
Tables
1 Proof loads
2 Safe working load of chain blocks
3 States of loading of mechanisms
4 Classification of chain blocks
Figures
1 Chain block components and dimensional definitions

Requirements for chain blocks to ensure safety in use. Includes performance testing and marking and a system of classification based on ISO 4301.

Committee	MHE/3/-/6
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes 87/72610 DC, 94/708276 DC and BS 3243(1973) (07/2005)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	14
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS EN 13157 : 2004 BS EN 13157:2004+A1:2009
Supersedes	BS 3243:1973

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