Abstract / scope
ISO 16872:2008 specifies the requirements for Grade VH, fine‑tolerance hoist chains, for use as load chains in manually operated chain hoists.
It is applicable to these round steel short link chains, electrically welded and heat treated, tested to and compliant with the ISO 1834 general conditions of acceptance.
The range of nominal sizes of hoist chains covered by ISO 16872:2008 is from 3 mm to 13 mm, for use in the temperature range -10 °C to 150 °C.