A genuine G80 lifting chain never leaves safety to luck; it earns trust through transparent, verifiable proof at every step of production and use. Work through the six critical checks below and you’ll know instantly whether a chain deserves to lift your reputation—or endanger it.

1 Check the Certification Mark

Check for the bold "G80" stamp on the link or tag, then look for the TAU-issued CE mark and the standard code—NACM96, NACM84/90 or ASTM 80. When all three appear together you get world and U.S. compliance and lock out counterfeits before they ever reach your hook.

2 Check the Load Rating

Read the engraved Working Load Limit (WLL) and compare it with your heaviest lift. A true G80 alloy chain—made from 20Mn2 steel—must withstand at least 4 × WLL as proof load and 8 × WLL as minimum break load. Matching the rating to the task stops guesswork and keeps people safe.

Values based on EN 818-2 formulas; always confirm with your supplier's test sheet.

3 Check CE & TÜV Labels

Flip over the tag and look for the CE mark alongside a standalone TÜV badge. Together they confirm the chain met EU safety directives and passed mechanical testing by a third party. If either logo is absent, shop elsewhere—downtime and injury cost far more than a certified chain.

4 Check the Material Grade

Trace the links with your finger: the even, smooth finish indicates the manufacturer forged 20Mn2 alloy steel, quenched and tempered it for high tensile strength and extended fatigue life. Plain carbon steel rusts, chips and stretches; 20Mn2 maintains its integrity under shock load after shock load.

5 Demand Factory Test Reports

Ask for batch-specific PDFs: tension curves, break-force graphs and elongation figures. Reputable manufacturers email them within minutes, and the numbers equal EN 818-2 formulas. No report? No order.

6 Routine Re-Tests on Schedule

Safety doesn't end at delivery. Document visual inspections every shift, dimensional inspections every quarter and destructive tests whenever your local standard requires. Steel fatigue doesn't take a shortcut; routine re-tests optimize service life and prevent unpleasant surprises.

Final Inspection

If your G80 lifting chain passes all six gates—clear marking, auditable certification, 20 Mn 2 alloy verification, actual test records, and recurrent re-inspection—you lift with total confidence, protect every crew member and keep downtime at zero. Fail just one step and you jeopardize safety; pass them all and you maximize productivity, project after project.

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