G80 load chain hoist chain

Grade 80 Load Chain For Hoists

Grade 80 load chain and manual hoist chain manufactured according to EN 818-7 in G80 T8 class, for the load chain of hand chain hoists and lever hoists.

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Standard: EN 818-7
Class: G80, T8 class
Material: Alloy steel
Treatment: Heat treated and proof tested
Marking: Stamped at a set distance, for example T8 S
Surface: Oiled, blackened, galvanised, dip painted or as required

Full specification, standards and testing detail below. CAD files are available on request via WhatsApp.

Product Overview

What The Grade 80 Load Chain For Hoists Is

Hoist chain runs over a pocketed load wheel thousands of times in its life. EN 818-7 specifies the dimensional tolerance and the surface condition needed for that duty, which is why hoist chain and sling chain are separate standards.

Every batch passes heat treatment and proof test. The product mark is stamped on the chain at a set distance, representing the grade of strength and the seal of the manufacturer, for example T8 S.

Key Benefits

Why Buyers Choose This Product

Correct Tolerance For The Load Wheel

EN 818-7 chain is dimensionally controlled to run in the hoist pocket without jumping or binding.

Heat Treated And Proof Tested

Every batch passes heat treatment and a proof test before it leaves the plant.

Traceable Product Mark

Stamping at a set distance carries the strength grade and the manufacturer seal, for example T8 S.

Finish For The Environment

Oiled, blackened, galvanised, dip painted or as required.

Application Scenarios

Where It Is Used And Who It Is For

Application Scenarios

Replacement load chain for hand chain hoists and lever hoists
Hoist manufacture and assembly
Maintenance stock for hoist fleets

Who It Is For

Hoist manufacturers and assemblers
Service and repair workshops maintaining hoist fleets
Distributors supplying replacement chain
Plant maintenance departments

Problems It Solves

The Sourcing Problems This Product Removes

Sling chain is fitted to a hoist and jumps the pocket

Solution. EN 818-7 chain is dimensionally specified for hoist load wheels and is the correct product for that duty.

Replacement chain has no traceable grade

Solution. The product mark is stamped at a set distance and carries the strength grade and the manufacturer seal.

Chain corrodes in outdoor hoist service

Solution. Galvanised and dip painted finishes are available in addition to oiled and blackened.

Technical Features

Construction Standards And Specification

G80 load chain and hoist chain, manual hoist chain, for chain hoists
Material: alloy steel, manufactured according to EN 818-7
G80, T8 class
Surface treatment: oiled, blackened, galvanised, dip painted or as required
Passes heat treatment and proof test
Product mark stamped at a set distance on the chain ring, representing the grade of strength and the seal of the manufacturer, such as T8 S
Package: steel drum

Standard: EN 818-7
Class: G80, T8 class
Material: Alloy steel
Treatment: Heat treated and proof tested
Marking: Stamped at a set distance, for example T8 S
Surface: Oiled, blackened, galvanised, dip painted or as required
Packing: Steel drum

Specifications

Working Load Limits And Dimensions

Grade 80 load chain for hand chain hoists to EN 818-7
Chain size d mm	Pitch t mm	WLL t	Minimum breaking load kN	Weight kg/m
5	15	1.0	31.6	0.54
6	18	1.1	45.2	0.79
8	24	2.0	80.4	1.4
10	30	3.2	126	2.18

Materials And Manufacturing

Materials, Process And Quality Control

Materials

Alloy steel to the Grade 80 T8 specification
Oiled, blackened, galvanised or dip painted finish

Manufacturing Process

Wire drawing and link forming
Flash butt welding
Heat treatment to T8 class properties
Proof testing
Marking, surface treatment and drum packing

Quality Control

Alloy steel verified against the mill certificate
Pitch and dimensional tolerance checked for hoist wheel compatibility
Heat treatment records checked per batch
Proof test applied per batch
Marking verified before drum packing

Certifications And Customisation

What We Certify And What We Can Change

Certifications

Manufactured according to EN 818-7
Marked with the strength grade and manufacturer seal
Test certificates available when requested at the time of order

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Customisation Options

Chain size 5 mm to 10 mm
Surface treatment to the order
Cut lengths or full drums

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Use Guide

How To Use The Grade 80 Load Chain For Hoists Safely

Match the chain size and pitch exactly to the hoist load wheel.
Use EN 818-7 chain for hoist reeving and EN 818-2 chain for chain slings.
Fit the chain with the welds facing the correct way for the load wheel pocket.
Replace the chain if any link is stretched, nicked or heat damaged.
Keep the chain lightly oiled unless a galvanised or painted finish is specified.

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