CARE, USE & INSPECTION OF GRADE 80 CHAIN & SLINGS

CARE
1. WORKING LOAD LIMIT - Select the proper size chain for the job keeping within the working load limits shown. The angle of inclination of the chain sling branches must be considered in determining the chain size for the job.

2. REMOVAL FROM SERVICE - Before and after each use all chain slings regardless of type should be carefully inspected and if found defective removed from service immediately for repair or destruction.

3. OVERLOADING - Individuals responsible for chain slings should repeatedly check the capacity of chain slings and the angle of loads to be lifted, thus avoiding overloading, the primary cause of damage to chain slings.

4. KINKS, TWISTS, KNOTS - These are to be avoided when applying the load to the sling..

5. STRETCH - Detect stretch by conducting a visual link by link inspection of the chain sling. Once a chain has been stretched it is unfit for further service and is to be replaced.

6. WEAR - Wear occurs primarily on the inside of the links where the adjoining links are seated. When wear is noticed, separate each link, measure the bearing thickness at each end, and, if greater than TABLE B remove from service

USE
1. ORGANIZATION OF CHAIN SLING MAINTENANCE - A regular Chain Sling Maintenance system should be set up which will make certain individuals fully responsible. The result will be properly cared for slings, which will receive regular periodic inspections, causing unsafe slings to be removed from service.

2. CLEANING - Chain Sling should be cleaned regularly as grit and dirt cause wear at link bearing point.

3. STORAGE - Before prolonged storage, Chain Slings should be oiled and hung in a clean, dry place. They should never be placed on the floor as they are subject to damaging abuse.

4. ANNEALING - Never anneal. Alloy chain is heat treated to provide high strength and long wear and annealing will damage the effects of the heat treatment.

INSPECTION
1. CLEAN - Clean before inspection to detect gouges, nicks, and bent links.

2. HANG IN VERTICAL POSITION - Provides quick preliminary inspection.

3. MEASURE THE REACH - If the uniform reach of the assembly exceeds 6% of the original length, the assembly is to be removed from service.

4. STRETCH AND WEAR INSPECTION - Lift each link and look for grooving. If grooving is not apparent, check clearance between links.

5. LINK BY LINK INSPECTION - Check each link - the following are danger signs: twisted and bent links, cracks in any selection of the link, marks, scores or nicks, pits from corrosion, lifted fins, (usually caused by overloads), wear at bearing points, stretched links, binding, caused by link collapse at the sides because of stretch or by being crushed under a load.

6. ATTACHMENTS - Check master links, pear-shaped links, rings, etc., for above defects. Look for spread in the throat of the hooks, Watch for gouged or deformed attachments.

IMPORTANT WARNING:
Failure to follow the usage recommendation contained herein could result in premature failure of the chain possibly causing severe injury or death.

DO NOT EXCEED WORK LOAD LIMIT OR 20% OF THE PRODUCT'S BREAK STRENGTH.

POWER CHAIN

DO NOT EXCEED WORK LOAD LIMIT OR 20% OF THE PRODUCT'S BREAK STRENGTH.