What is BS EN 1677-6 – Components for slings about?
BS EN 1677-6 is a European part of the BS EN 1677 series that discusses the safety links of components for slings. Sling is an assembly consisting of chain, wire rope or textile joined to upper and lower terminals suitable for attaching loads to the hook of a crane or other lifting machine
BS EN 1677-6 specifies requirements for welded steel master links, intermediate master links, master link assemblies and lower terminal links of grade 4 up to 67 t WLL, mainly for use in:
- Chain slings according to EN 818-5
- Steel wire rope slings according to prEN 13414-1:1998
- Textile slings according to EN 1492-1, EN 1492-2.
Intended for lifting objects, materials and goods.
Who is BS EN 1677-6 – Components for slings for?
BS EN 1677-6 on links safety of component for slings applies to:
- Manufacturer of sling components
- Quality testing personnel
- Suppliers and distributors of wire rope slings
- Construction engineers
Why should you use BS EN 1677-6 – Components for slings?
A Master link is a link forming the upper terminal of a sling using which the sling is attached to the hook of a crane or other lifting machine. Intermediate is a link used to connect one or two legs of a sling to a master link. Mater link assembly is an assembly consisting of a master link together with two intermediate master links.
Accidental release of a load or release of a load due to failure of a link puts in danger, either directly or indirectly, the safety or health of those people within the danger zone. Thus BS EN 1677-6 gives you the requirements for the design, manufacture and testing to ensure that the specific levels of performance are met to provide the necessary strength and durability of links.
As a user, BS EN 1677-6 provides you with comprehensive guidance for the probability of injury due to sharp edges, sharp angles or rough surfaces when handling.
