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POWERTEX Short Link Lifting Chain PSL
Instruction for use (GB) (Original instructions)
General:
POWERTEX PSL Grade 10 chains are intended to be cut in suitable lengths by professional sling shops and used as parts making up assembled
lifting equipments such as chain slings or lifting beams. The assembled lifting equipment must not be put into service until the complete lifting
assembly has been certified to be in accordance to the Machinery directive 2006/42/EC. Make sure to follow the chain sling or lifting equipment
manufacturer’s instructions. PSL short link lifting chains are CE-marked and delivered with a POWERTEX Certificate & Declaration of Conformity
in accordance to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. The chains follow also EN 818-2 (Grade 8) with exception for higher WLL (+25%) and limita-
tion of using temperature to max 200°C.
Standard applied:
EN 818-2 (WLL+25%)
Proof load testing:
Each link has been proof load tested 2,5 x WLL at the factory prior delivery
Temperature range:
-40°C up to +200°C
Safety factor:
4:1.
Data and dimensions
Part Code
Model
Chain Ø d WLL
Proof load
Min breaking force Pitch p W1 min W2 max.
Weight
(mm)
(ton)
(kN)
(kN)
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
(kg/m)
203500600000010
PSL-6-10
6
1,4
35,3
56,5
18
7,8
22,2
0,8
203500700000010
PSL-7-10
7
1,9
48,1
77,0
21
9,1
25,9
1,2
203500800000010
PSL-8-10
8
2,5
62,8
101
24
10,4
29,6
1,5
203501000000010
PSL-10-10
10
4,0
98,2
157
30
13,0
37,0
2,3
203501300000010
PSL-13-10
13
6,7
166
265
39
16,9
48,1
3,9
203501600000010
PSL-16-10
16
10,0
251
402
48
20,8
59,2
5,8
203501900000010
PSL-19-10
19
14,0
354
567
57
24,7
70,3
8,4
203502000000010
PSL-20-10
20
16,0
393
628
60
26,0
74,0
8,9
203502200000010
PSL-22-10
22
19,0
475
760
66
28,6
81,4
11,4
203502600000010
PSL-26-10
26
26,5
664
1060
78
33,8
96,2
16,0
203503200000010
PSL-32-10
32
40,0
1005
1610
96
41,6
118
24,1
Use in adverse environments
Temperature’s effect on working load limit (WLL)
Account should be taken to the temperature that can be reached by the chain in service. PSL chain in grade 10 can be used in temperatures
between -40°C and up to +200°C without reduction of the working load limits. If the chain sling reaches temperatures that exceed the allowed
temperatures the chains should be discarded or be returned to your distributor for evaluation.
Corrosive/Acidic conditions
Grade 10 is not suitable for use in corrosive environments. Chains in grade 10 should not be used either immersed in acidic solutions or exposed
to acid fumes. The chains should for the same reason not be hot dip galvanized or exposed to electrolytic finishing without permission from the
manufacturer.
Chemical affects
Consult with your distributor in case the chains are to be exposed to chemicals especially combined with high temperatures.
Hazardous conditions
In particularly hazardous conditions including offshore activities, lifting of a person, and lifting of potentially dangerous loads such as molten met-
als, corrosive materials or fissile materials, the degree of hazard should be assessed by a competent person and the working load limit adjusted
accordingly.
Before first use
Ensure that
a) the chain is precisely as ordered;
b) the manufacturer’s Certificate/Declaration of Conformity and User manual is available;
c) the identification and working load limit marking on the chain/ chain packing correspond to the information on the certificate;
d) full details of the chain is recorded in a register;
Before each use of lifting chains
Make sure to follow the chain sling or lifting equipment manufacturer’s user instructions. The chain should be inspected for obvious damage or
deterioration. If faults are found during this inspection, the procedure given in “Inspections and maintenance” should be followed. Chains must
always be used without twists or knots. Shortening hooks may be used to adjust chain legs that needs shortening.
