OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CHAIN SLINGS GRADES 80 AND 100
THIELE GmbH & Co. KG
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B11082-C
replaces B11082-B
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US 01.2020
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THIELE is not responsible for damage caused by non-
observance of the instructions, rules, standards and notes
indicated!
As regard grade 100, THIELE does not give its approval to the
assembly
of
components
sourced
from
different
manufacturers!
As a rule, chain slings are not permitted for the transportation
of persons.
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DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE
THIELE sling chains and attachment components form part of
chain slings and are intended for a safe transportation of loads.
This Operating Instructions describe in particular how sling
chains according to TWN 0805A grade 80, TWN 0072 and TWN
1805 grade 100 (TWN = THIELE Shop Standard) are to be safely
used for lifting purposes.
THIELE chain slings of the following design configurations are
available:
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assembled with clevis fastening system,
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assembled with connecting links,
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assembled with clevis fastening system and connecting links,
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as welded sling chain assembly,
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as welded endless chain,
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as endless chain with mounted connector.
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THIELE sling chains and chain slings meet EG Machinery
Directive 2006/42/EG requirements and feature a safety factor
of at least 4 based on Working Load Limit.
Sling chains and pertinent components are marked with
nominal chain size and grade data, manufacturer’s symbol and
traceability code.
THIELE chain slings and attachment elements are designed to
withstand 20,000 dynamic load changes under maximum load
conditions. In the event of higher loads (e.g. multi-
shift/automatic operation, magnetic spreaders), the Working
Load Limit must be reduced.
Chain slings shall be composed of sling chains and components
of identical nominal chain size and grade. In case of deviating
configurations the pertinent documentation (Operating
Instructions etc.) must be suitably modified.
Sling chains according to TWN 0805A, TWN 0072 and TWN 1805
as well as the related attachment components and connecting
links are intended for use as chain slings according to ASTM A
906/A 906M for lifting of loads.
Chain slings must only be used
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if mass and center of gravity of the load are known or have
been professionally estimated,
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within the limits of their permissible Working Load Limit,
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for permissible attachment methods and sling angles,
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within the temperature limits prescribed,
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with suitable connecting links, attachment components or
shortening elements,
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by trained and authorized persons.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury or property damage.
Chain slings must not be employed for binding, rigging,
lashing or as hoist chains.
Shortening elements must not be connected directly to the
load!
4.
COMMISSIONING
Prior to using the components for the first time assure that
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the components comply with the order and have not been
damaged,
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test certificate and Operating Instructions are at hand,
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markings correspond with what is specified in the
documentation,
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inspection deadlines and the qualified persons for
examinations are determined,
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visibility and functional testings are carried out and
documented,
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documentation is safely kept in an orderly manner.
Dispose of the packing in an environmentally compatible way
according to local rule.
