This Part of EN 1677 specifies general requirements for forged steel components of grade 8 up to 63 t WLL, mainly for use in: -- chain slings according to EN 818-4; -- steel wire rope slings according to prEN 13414-1:1999; -- textile slings according to EN 1492-1:2000, EN 1492-2:2000 intended for lifting objects, materials or goods. This standard does not apply to hand forged components and welded links, nor to other welded components.