This International Standard specifies requirements for forged or welded steel master links, intermediate master links, master link assemblies and lower terminal links of Grade 8 up to 132 t WLL (working load limit), mainly for use in — chain slings in conformance with ISO 4778 and ISO 7593, — steel wire rope slings in conformance with ISO 7531, and — textile slings in conformance with EN 1492-1 and EN 1492-2, intended for lifting objects, materials or goods. This International Standard is not applicable to hand-forged links.