USER MANUAL

for RUD sling chains

… special quality VIP … grade 8

11.015 - 7101649

According to EG-Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG, EG material use directive and

BGR 500 (DGUV 100-500), BetrSichV., EN 818, EN 1677
Maintenance and
Selection Use Inspection/Test Repair Documentation

RUD
ME
CANO

Translation of the Original instructions

Determined usage for lifting and transportation of 1.4 Asymmetrical loads
loads
If one leg must be shortenend in multiple
1. Selection of sling chains leg application could this be an indication
for an uneven load. The nominal WLL has
1.1 The weight of the corresponding load must be to be reduced by 50 % of the indicated WLL
known. when load has an equal weight.
1.2 The center of gravity from the load must be
known.
1.3 Method of sling
For muliple leg lifting the inclined angle should be
between 15° and 60°. Inclined angles exceeding
60° creating overloading in the legs. Angles less
than 15° can create instability of the load. When
using choke hitch, the WLL must be reduced to
80 % of the indicated WLL. Generally it is always 1.5 WLL in tons for symmetrical
possible with a 4 leg lifting that only 2 legs are car- conditions (see table)
rying the load even the load is symmetrical.
RUD- 1-leg 2-leg 3- and 4-leg EN-818
Lifting means Grade 8

10

Inclination angle ß
0 0-45° 45-60° 0-45° 45-60°
Inclination angle ß

Load factor 1 1.4 1.0 2.1 1.5 Load factor
Nom. chain size Nom. chain size

VIP
4 0.63 0.88 0.63 1.32 0.95

6 1.12 1.6 1.12 2.36 1.7 6
VIP 6 1.5 2.1 1.5 3.15 2.25
8 2.0 2.8 2.0 4.25 3.0 8
VIP 8 2.5 3.5 2.5 5.25 3.75
10 3.15 4.25 3.15 6.7 4.75 10

VIP
10 4.0 5.6 4.0 8.4 6.0
13 5.3 7.5 5.3 11.2 8.0 13
VIP 13 6.7 9.5 6.7 14.0 10.0
16 8.0 11.2 8.0 17.0 11.8 16

VIP
16 10.0 14.0 10.0 21.0 15.0

18 10.0 14.0 10.0 21.2 15.0 18

VIP
20 16.0 22.4 16.0 33.6 24.0

22 15.0 21.2 15.0 31.5 22.4 22

VIP
22 20.0 28.0 20.0 42.0 30.0

26 21.2 30.0 21.2 45.0 31.5 26
VIP 28 31.5 45.0 31.5 67.0 47.5
32 31.5 45.0 31.5 67.0 47.5 32
Attention: Acc. to BGR 500 section 2.8, When using choke hitch, the WLL has to
(DGUV 100-500) the WLL for single fall becomes valid be additionally reduced by 20 %.
when unsymmetrical load occurs at
a multiple strand sling.
RUD-VIP chains and components are designed for bines with high number of load cycles,
a dynamic load of 20.000 cycles according to DIN the bearing stress must be reduced to
EN 818 and 1677 standard Mechanism group 1Bm (M3 acc. to EN
818-7), for example by selecting the next
German Employer´s insurance Association
larger chain size.
recommends: When high dynamic stress com-
 LIFTING MEANS

Clevis
system
1.6 RUD MECANO assembly system Dimension X prevents the assembly of a ool
for Special quality VIP 10 and bigger RUD chain size. Non f
Grade 8 The diameter Y of the load pin prevents from a proof
connection of a smaller RUD chain size.
RUD master link with an in all multi-directional
movable welded connector. Thus ensuring that Only RUD chains and RUD components with
the correct chain diameter and number of legs the same nominal size can be assembled.
can be connected. Complete identification tag
with the WLL indications. Connecting bolts and Attention:
tensioning sleeves are pre-assembled. With - Grade 8: only chains, components and pins
other pins they are not pre-assembled and must stamped with H1 can be used or assembled.
be relocated to the corresponding component.
- Special quality VIP 10: only chains, compo-
With the RUD MECANO system the assembly is nents and pins stamped with VIP-H1-8S or
very simple. Additional the system is fool proof, H1-10 can be used or assembled.
therefore it is inevitably that the correct chain
size will be attached. - Slot of the retaining pin must be visible from
outside.
- Use retaining pins only once.

- Use only RUD original spare parts

1.7 Assembly system Attention:

INTER-LINE-SYSTEM - Use retaining pins only once!
Universal system, chains and components are - Identification must be correct!
non fool proof assembled with VS-hammerlock.
- Use only RUD original spare parts!
It is a necessity to pay particular attention that
rsal-
for assembly and repair, chains, masterlinks and
Unive
m
Syste
components are from the same nomonal size.
Identification tags must be assembled sepe-
rately. ool
Non f
proof
The assembly of chains and components from
different manufacturers is not permitted!
A combination of RUD slings of Grade 80 The identification resp. WLL tag must be
with RUD components of Grade 100-VIP is stamped with the lower WLL and attached
allowed when the connectings are designed seperatly.
equal in regard of bolt diameter, width of
clevis and inside width of chain (bi = inside
Please pay attention to the following
width of chain links).
regualtions:
EN 818-1 / EN 818-2 / EN 818 – 4/ EN 1677
BGR 500-chapter 2.8 (DGUV 100-500) and
country specific statutory regulations.
= identification of completely assembled chains
slings. We do not take any responsibility for dama-ges
occurred by non-respecting these stand-ards,
= the sign confirms that technical requirements
regulations and above mentioned hints.
of the European standards NORM – CEN are
fulfilled.
 2. Usage for lifting chains 2.1 Handling
When using lifting chain assemblies, Lifting chains must be used with straight legs
attention must be paid according to the without twists, knots or breaks. Lifting hooks
regulations BGR 500 chapter 2.8 „Betreiben are not designed for tip loading and must be
von Lastaufnahmeeinrichtungen im Hebe- equipped with safety latches to avoid uninten-
zeugbetrieb“ (DGUV 100-500) or other specific tional unloading. Before the usage of hooks
country statutory regulations (out of Germany). without a safety latch a risk assessment has
Whenever it is possible leave the danger zone. to be carried out and the whole operation must
Never leave lifted loads unattended. be made extra careful. When using chain shor-
teners DIN 5692:2011-4 must be observed in
Be sure before the first lift that: regard to the technical requirements.
• The chain assembly corresponds to the
ordered ones Master links must be free moveable at the
bowl of the crane hook. Avoid shock loading.
• The test certificate or the factory approval Sharp edges are bending or damaging chain
(form DIN EN 10204 with the details from links and components. In this case use edge
EN 818-4) and declaration of confirmity is protection, next bigger chain size or reduce
present. the WLL by 20 %.
• The details marked on the identification tag When endusers are changing the original
of the chain assembly correspond to the design of a chain sling (exchange of the
specification on the test certificate and the OEM-parts), essential health and safety
declaration of confirmity. requirements must be observed and
• The details are in the chain card file. This appropriate actions must be carried out.
documentation should include a description These actions must be assured again by a
of the chain assembly, as well as the proof risk assessment.
of identity (test certificate resp. declaration
of confirmity/ref. no.).

VIP-Multi-
shortening
claw VMVK

Assembly: Handling: Attention:

Pull loose chain strand Laterally swing out VMVK. In a If the VMVK or the BSEK are
through the crucifix. Secure loosened condition, insert the used without securing bolt the
the chain in the locking pocket required chain link of the to be chain must always be com-
at the required position and loaded slack chain leg into the pletely seated in the locking
drive in the retaining pin A pocket support of the VMVK slot B ! When pulling/fitting
. Thus the multi shortening 1 . Pull down the chain leg the shortened chain assem-
claw is fixed in the VIP chain and press the securing bolt bly attention must be paid to
strand. It is preferable to fit 3 . The secu-ring bolt locks ensure that the chain remains
and secure the claw from the automatically. in the locking slot B until the
suspen-sion link for maximum Check the locking. To unlock, lift has been completed.
adjustment. Slide the chain reverse the above procedure
into the slot and secure. while simultaneously pressing
the securing bolt 3 .

User advice!
It makes it easier for a
chain basket assembly.

Always let the Loading Loading

loose chain face
downwards
2.2 Multi – leg sling chains, where not all
individual legs are used:

Application of Number of individual Load factor for the

the lifting means used legs nominal WLL

2-leg 1 1/2
3- and 4-legs 2 2/3
3- and 4-legs 1 1/3

2.3 Storage of sling chains forges, foundries etc.) the WLL has to reduced
Sling chains should be stored on racks in according to the following table.
hanging conditions.
Reduced WLL in % where the chain slings
2.4 Influences of high and low temperature reaches temperatures of:
If sling chains are used in temperatures rang-
ing from 200°C upwards (e.g. in hot environ-
ments such as steel production,

°C -40° to +200°C above 200° up to 300° above 300° to 380°

VIP
% 100 % 90 % 60 %

grade 8 °C -40° bis +200°C über 200° bis 300° above 300° to 400°
% 100 % 90 % 75 %

With lower temperatures, the sling chains must not be used because of their sensitivity against
brittle failure. Temperatures ranging from 380°C upwards (Grade 8: 400°C) are not allowed.

VIP over-
heat indi-
cator for
pink pow-
der coa-
ted chain.

nted-
-Pate

The special fluorescent pink powder coating signals permanently the maximum temperature at
which the VIP chain had been used. The pink colour changes to black when the chain is used in
temperature areas higher than 380°C (forbidden) and starts to bubble. Replace VIP chains or return
to manufacturer for inspection.

2.5 Chemical influences 2.6 Other influences

Sling chains of quality class 8 and VIP special Before using sling chains in chemicals, the
quality 10 are not be used under chemical influ- manufacturer must be contacted first regarding
ences (acids, alkaline solutions and vapours) the concentration, period of penetration and
e.g. in pickling baths or hot dip galvanising temperature of use.
plants. Attention should be paid to special in-
structions such as BGR 150 (DGUV 109-004)
or other country specific statutory regulations.
 3. Inspection and test b) Twisting, deformation and breakage of chains,
components and master links.
3.1 Visual and function test
For controlling sling chains, regular inspection c) Lenghening of the chain by plastic deformation
by an expert have to be carried out within of individual links by more than 5 % referred to
a period of 12 months. Depending on the the pitch of 3d.
conditions of use, e.g. permanent usage, d) Wear occurs at the chain links caused by
increased wear or corrosion the inspection abrasion on the outside and between chain links
needs to be carried out earlier. The expert has hanging together.
to record the examination in the chain card life.
Protocols of tests and any other records have
to be kept. Should any of the following damage
occur, the sling chain should immediately be
taken out for maintenance and service:
a) The identification tag is unreadable or the For measuring the wear with a caliber, the
tag is missing. chain must be loose. A wear up to 10 % (dm) is
permissible.

dm = average link width

d1/d2 = actual sizes
d = nominal size

e) Cuts, notches, grooves, failure, increased 3.2 Examination for cracks

corrosion, discolouring due to heat, bent or
Inspections going further than just visual chec-
twisted chains and components. Especially
king, the corresponding national regulations
deep notches in the tensile strength region
have to be fulfilled.
and sharp-edged notches in lateral direction
are not allowed. RUD recommends, respectively to BGR 500
chapter 2.8 (DGUV 100-500), to do a crack
f) At the lifting hook, the widening of the hook
test inspection at least after 3 years.
must not exceed 10 % of the nominal value.
The hook securing (safety latch) must still A proof load test for chains and components
slip into the hook tip in order to occur from is insufficient because cracks can only be
closure. Carefully examine bowl of the hook recognized with a magnetic crack test.
for notches.

VIP identifica-
tion tag with
integrated
chain testing
gauge

Testing wear of nominal dia- Testing pitch elongation caused Testing plastic elongation
meter by wear of nominal diameter caused by overloading

Subject to technical alterations

4. Repair and Maintenance Maximum of allowed wear of the pin diameter
= 10 %. Fundamentally, use new connecting
Repair works have only to be done by experts, bolts and tensioning sleeves when changing
disposing of the knowledge and skills required. these parts. Use only original RUD spare
Components and chains with failures, being parts! It is only allowed to connect RUD-chains
bent, twisted and considerably deformed must with VIP components. Any repairs, mainte-
be replaced. With the chain, the complete leg has nance carried out have to be recorded in the
to be replaced. Minor faults such as notches and chain card file resp. into the RUD-ID-NET®-
grooves have carefully to be grind off (no notch Applikation.
effect). The cross section of the material must
not be decreased by more than 10 %. Welding It is not allowed to combine RUD chains
on chains and components are forbidden. and components with chains and compo-
nents from different manu-facturers.

5 Documentation
5.1 Chain card file
The chain card file contains the continuous
history of a chain sling. The contents are: first
record (paragr. 2), inspection/test dates (paragr.
3) as well as repair and maintenance (paragr.
REGISTRATION VISUAL CONTROL MEASURING
4). If there are any repairs, the reason must be
indicated. The records in the chain card file give
proof on steady supervision measurements of
the user during the use of the sling chains.
CRACK TESTING MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATION
Carefully adhere to statutory requirements and
the approval code of practise issued by the trade Hint
association. It is not allowed to combine ICE
Our test personnel are well educated specia- chains and components with chains
lists according to EN 473 working with the most and components quality class 10
modern equipement. Test certificate according and 8.
to BGR 500 (DGUV 100-500) as well as actual
5.2 RUD-ID-NET®-Applikation
EU law. Testing equals safety and keeps the
value added. The RUD-components will be equipped
with a RUD-ID-Point® and can clearly
The RUD inspection service offers you the com- be related by the identification number.
plete safety service directly on the field. This number can be determined with
We are testing every lifting mean according to the be- the RUD-ID-EASY-CHECK® readers and data
side mentioned 6 points safety program. can be transferred into the RUD-ID-NET®-
Service-Telefon: 0049 7361/504-1351 Application. The application will support your
product ad-ministration and documentation.
For further information please go to the RUD
webpage or ask your RUD authorized distri-
butor.

EC-Declaration of conformity EC-Declaration of conformity

According to the EC-Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, annex II A and amendments According to the EC-Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, annex II A and amendments

Manufacturer: RUD Ketten Manufacturer: RUD Ketten

Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG
Friedensinsel Friedensinsel
73432 Aalen 73432 Aalen

We hereby declare that the equipment sold by us because of its design and construction, We hereby declare that the equipment sold by us because of its design and construction,
as mentioned below, corresponds to the appropriate, basic requirements of safety and as mentioned below, corresponds to the appropriate, basic requirements of safety and
health of the corresponding EC-Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC as well as to the below health of the corresponding EC-Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC as well as to the below
mentioned harmonized and national norms as well as technical specifications. mentioned harmonized and national norms as well as technical specifications.
In case of any modification of the equipment, not being agreed upon with us, this declara- In case of any modification of the equipment, not being agreed upon with us, this declara-
tion becomes invalid. tion becomes invalid.

Product name: _____________________________________________

Chain sling Grade 100 - VIP Product name: _____________________________________________
Chain sling Grade 80
_____________________________________________
ND 4-28 mm, adjustable/not adjustable _____________________________________________
ND 6-16 mm, adjustable/not adjustable

The following harmonized norms were applied: The following harmonized norms were applied:
_________________
DIN EN 1677-1 : 2009-03 _________________
DIN EN 1677-2 : 2008-06 _________________
DIN EN 1677-1 : 2009-03 _________________
DIN EN 1677-2 : 2008-06
_________________
DIN EN 1677-3 : 2008-06 _________________
DIN EN 1677-4 : 2009-03 _________________
DIN EN 1677-3 : 2008-06 _________________
DIN EN 1677-4 : 2009-03
_________________
DIN EN 818-1 : 2008-12 _________________
DIN EN 818-2 : 2008-12 _________________
DIN EN 818-1 : 2008-12 _________________
DIN EN 818-2 : 2008-12
_________________
DIN EN 818-4 : 2008-12 _________________
DIN EN 818-6 : 2008-12 _________________
DIN EN 818-4 : 2008-12 _________________
DIN EN 818-6 : 2008-12
_________________
DIN EN ISO 12100 : 2011-03 _________________ _________________
DIN EN ISO 12100 : 2011-03 _________________
The following national norms and technical specifications were applied: The following national norms and technical specifications were applied:
_________________
BGR 500, KAP2.8 : 2008-04 _________________
DIN 15428 : 1978-08 _________________
BGR 500, KAP2.8 : 2008-04 _________________
DIN 15428 : 1978-08
_________________
DIN 15429 : 1978-07 _________________
DIN 5688-3 : 2007-04 _________________
DIN 15429 : 1978-07 _________________
DIN 5688-3 : 2007-04
_________________
DIN 5692 : 2011-04 _________________
DIN 685 : 1981-11 _________________
DIN 5692 : 2011-04 _________________
DIN 685 : 1981-11
_________________
PAS 1061 : 2006-04 _________________ _________________ _________________
_________________ _________________ _________________ _________________

Authorized person for the configuration of the declaration documents: Authorized person for the configuration of the declaration documents:
Reinhard Smetz, RUD Ketten, 73432 Aalen Reinhard Smetz, RUD Ketten, 73432 Aalen

Aalen, den 27.06.2014 _____________________________________________

Dr.-Ing. Arne Kriegsmann,(Prokurist/QMB) Aalen, den 27.06.2014 _____________________________________________
Dr.-Ing. Arne Kriegsmann,(Prokurist/QMB)
Name, function and signature of the responsible person Name, function and signature of the responsible person