Table of Contents

1 -  AS/NZS 4344:2001 MOTOR VEHICLES-CARGO RESTRAINT SYSTEMS-TRANSPORT CHAIN AND COMPONENTS
4 -  PREFACE
5 -  CONTENTS
6 -  FOREWORD
7 -  SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
7 -  1.1 SCOPE
7 -  1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 -  1.3 DEFINITIONS
7 -  1.3.1 Acceptable quality level (AQL)
8 -  1.3.2 Accreditation
8 -  1.3.3 Batch
8 -  1.3.4 Certification
8 -  1.3.5 Component
8 -  1.3.6 Elongation
8 -  1.3.7 Gauge length
8 -  1.3.8 Inspection
8 -  1.3.9 Joining device
8 -  1.3.10 Lashing capacity (LC)
9 -  1.3.11 Performance test
9 -  1.3.12 Processing
9 -  1.3.13 Proof load
9 -  1.3.14 Quality
9 -  1.3.15 Restraint system
9 -  1.3.16 Self-coloured
9 -  1.3.17 Shall
9 -  1.3.18 Should
9 -  1.3.19 Surface finish
9 -  1.3.20 Tension device
9 -  1.3.21 Test sample
9 -  1.3.22 Type test
9 -  1.4 DIMENSIONS
9 -  1.4.1 Chain nominal size
10 -  1.4.2 Joining devices
10 -  1.4.3 Clevises on chain components
10 -  1.4.4 Other components
10 -  1.5 BREAKING FORCE
10 -  1.6 MARKING
10 -  1.6.1 Identification of chain
10 -  1.6.2 Identification of components
11 -  SECTION 2 MANUFACTURING REQUIREMENTS
11 -  2.1 MATERIAL
11 -  2.1.1 Chain
11 -  2.1.2 Components
11 -  2.2 DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE
11 -  2.2.1 Chain
11 -  2.2.2 Components
12 -  2.2.3 Surface finish
12 -  2.2.4 Type test
15 -  SECTION 3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
15 -  3.1 GENERAL
15 -  3.2 CHAIN
15 -  3.2.1 Proof test
15 -  3.2.2 Chain subjected to destructive test
15 -  3.3 COMPONENTS
15 -  3.3.1 Minimum breaking strength
15 -  3.3.2 Proof test
16 -  3.3.3 Type test
16 -  3.4 TEST CERTIFICATE
17 -  APPENDIX A - PERFORMANCE TESTING
17 -  A1 SCOPE
17 -  A2 PRINCIPLE
17 -  A3 APPARATUS
17 -  A4 PROCEDURES
18 -  A5 REPORT
19 -  APPENDIX B - INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED ON REQUEST
19 -  B1 SCOPE
19 -  B2 INFORMATION
20 -  APPENDIX C - MEANS FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE WITH THIS STANDARD
20 -  C1 SCOPE
20 -  C2 STATISTICAL SAMPLING
20 -  C3 PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
21 -  C4 SUPPLIER’S QUALITY SYSTEM
21 -  C5 OTHER MEANS OF ASSESSMENT
22 -  APPENDIX D - USE OF CHAIN LOAD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
22 -  D1 SCOPE
22 -  D2 LASHING SYSTEM
22 -  D3 DAMAGED CHAIN LOAD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
22 -  D4 EFFECTS OF HOT ENVIRONMENTS
22 -  D5 HEAT TREATMENT
22 -  D6 CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT
22 -  D7 GALVANIZING
22 -  D8 HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT
23 -  D9 SHARP CORNERS
23 -  D10 KNOTTING OR TWISTING
23 -  D11 JOINING
24 -  APPENDIX E - CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF CHAIN LOAD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
24 -  E1 SCOPE
24 -  E2 EXTENDING THE USEFUL LIFE
24 -  E3 INSPECTION

Abstract

Specifies requirements for chain or associated components used in the transport industry for developing a cargo restraining system and sets out a method for determining the strength of transport chain and its components.

Scope

This Standard specifies the requirements for chain and associated components used in the transport industry for developing cargo restraining systems and sets out (in Appendix A) a method for determining the strength of transport chain and its components.
NOTE: Guidance on information to be supplied with enquiries and orders is given in Appendix B and the means for demonstrating compliance with this Standard are given in Appendix C. Appendix D gives advice on the use of chain load restraint systems. Appendix E provides guidelines on care and maintenance of chain load restraint systems.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
Pages
ISBN
Committee	ME-048
Supersedes	AS/NZS 4344:1995 DR 00344 CP DR 00344-00346 CP