IS 15191 : 2002 Forged Steel Components for Use With Grade T (8) Chain and Chain Slings - Specification

1 Scope

1.1 This standard specifies the requirements for:

a) Forged lifting components for use in chain sling assembliesin a range of sizes having performance compatibility with thecorresponding nominal sizes of Grade T (8) chain complying with IS6215.

b) Method of rating and testing of single, two, three and fourbranch (leg) chain slings assembled by methods other than weldingusing Grade T (8) chain conforming to IS 6215 and IS 5616 togetherwith appropriate range of components.

1.1.1 This standard does not apply to chain slings assembled bywelding, to slings designed to have branches of unequal nominalreach, to endless slings, or to slings designed for specialapplications.

Note - Slings having mechanical joining devices on one side andwelded components on other is governed by this Indian Standard andIS 2760.

2 References

IS 2760 : 1980 Steel chain slings

IS 4748 : 1988 Method for estimating average grain size of metal

IS 5616 : 1982 Short link chain for lifting purposes: General conditions of acceptance

IS 6215 : 1982Short link chain, grade T (8) non-calibrated for lifting purposes

IS 8324 : 1988 Code of practice for safe use and maintenance of non-calibrated round steel link lifting chains and chain slings