BS 6968:1988
Withdrawn
A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.
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15-08-2001
English
30-06-1988
National foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope and field of application
2. References
3. Definitions
4. Chain sling selection
5. Handling the load
6. Inspection
7. Maintenance and repair
8. Storage and care of chain slings
9. Records
Tables
1. Grades of short link chain designed for use in
chain slings
2. Factors for working load limits calculated using
uniform load method
3. Working load as a function of temperature
Figures
1. Variation of sling branch loading with branch angle
for a given load P
2. Asymmetric loading
3. Examples illustrating common malpractices to be
avoided
4. Basket hitches
5. Choke hitch
6. Use of spreader beam
7. Inter-link wear on links
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