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This definition means that a sling is a Machine and that the hooks, master links and connecting links are
not considered as a machine themselves, but as components of a machine. The CE and the WLL markings
in consequence, are mandatory only on the assembled sling tag as the sling is the machine according
to MD 2006/42/EC. This rule is still valid with the new Machine Regulation 2023/1230 which will replace
the MD cited previously within early 2027.

Finish

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All grade 8 lifting sling fittings are painted. Grade 8 lifting sling fittings under the Green Pin brand will be LIFTING SLING FITTINGS
painted white.
Some products are mentioned as painted white*, but could be for some sizes delivered with a yellow or
red finish. The P-6714A, P-6703A and P-6731 hooks are painted red.

Certification

Specific details of certificate availability can be found on each product page. Please verify your certification
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requirements with Green Pin at the time of order.
Instructions for use

Grade 8 lifting sling fittings, should be inspected before use to ensure that:
• all markings are legible.
• all lifting sling fittings of the complete sling are made of the same steel grade 8.
• a lifting sling fitting with the correct WLL has been selected with respect to the sling design.
For further details, refer to the EN 818-4 and ASME B30.9 standard for Chain Slings. FOR GRADE 8 CHAIN
• the pin, bolt, nut, bush or any other locking system cannot move, or vibrate out of position.
• lifting sling fittings are free from nicks, gouges, and cracks.
• lifting sling fittings are not heat treated, modified, repaired or reshaped by machining or bent.
(This may affect their Working Load Limit).
• lifting sling fittings items are not distorted or unduly worn. (Maximum allowable wear is 10 %
of the original diameter)
• the latch of the hook(s) is present and functional.
• the hook is never side-, tip- or back- loaded.
• the hook is supporting the load correctly.
• the latch should not be supporting any load. 3 .2
• only use the lifting sling fittings for in-line lifting.
Grade 8 lifting sling fittings must be regularly inspected in accordance with the safety standards given in the
country of use. This is required because the products in use may be affected by issues such as wear, misuse
and overloading, which may lead to deformation and alteration of the material structure. Inspection should
take place at least every six months (follow the local rules in the country of use), and more frequently when
the links are used in severe operating conditions.

Testing

Generally load rated products are proof load and/or MPI tested.
For specific information on certificates we refer to the separate paragraph on certification.
Green Pin grade 8 lifting sling fittings are proof load tested at the following loads:
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for chain diameter Working Load Limit Proofload
(WLL) (PL)
mm t t
6 1.12 2.8
7 1.57 3.93
8 2 5
10 3.2 8
13 5.4 13.5
16 8.2 20.5
20 12.8 32
22 15.5 38.75
26 21.6 54
32 32.8 82

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