ASTM A952/A952M-02(2022)

Annotation of standard text ASTM A952/A952M-02(2022) :

This specification covers forged alloy steel lifting components and welded coupling and master links for Grade 80 and Grade 100 alloy chain slings. The steel materials shall be melt processed either by electric process or oxygen blown process. The steel shall be fully killed and shall conform to the required austenitic grain size. Product analysis shall be performed on and the steel specimens shall conform to the required chemical compositions of nickel, chromium, molybdenum, phosphorus and sulfur. Proof tests shall be performed and the materials shall conform to the required values of working load and breaking force. Deformation test, breaking force test and fatigue test shall be performed on the steel materials.


Keywords:
alloy steel—chain, chain slings, steel chain, steel chain—components,, ICS Number Code 53.020.01 (Lifting appliances in general),77.140.20 (Steels of high quality)