Alloy Chain Slings

SINGLE TYPES: S and C

DOUBLE TYPE: D

QUADRUPLE TYPE: Q


 
RATED CAPACITY (WORKING LOAD LIMIT) FOR ALLOY STEEL CHAIN SLINGS*
RATED CAPACITY (WORKING LOAD LIMIT), POUNDS
 

System 8 Chain Size Inches Single Branch Sling 90 degree loading Double sling Triple and Quardruple Sling
9/32 3,500 6,100 4,900 3,500 9,100 7,400 5,200
3/8 7,100 12,300 10,000 7,100 18,400 15,100 10,600
1/2 12,000 20,800 17,000 12,000 31,200 25,500 18,000
5/8 18,100 31,300 25,600 18,100 47,000 38,400 27,100
3/4 28,300 49,000 40,000 28,300 73,500 60,000 42,400
7/8 34,200 59,200 48,400 34,200 88,900 72,500 51,300
1 47,700 82,600 67,400 47,700 123,900 101,200 71,500
1-1/4 72,300 125,200 102,200 72,300 187,800 153,400 108,400
1-1/2 80,000 138,600 113,100 80,000      
System 10 Chain Size Inches Single Branch Sling 90 degree loading Double sling Triple and Quardruple Sling
9/32 4,300 7,500 6,100 4,300 11,200 9,100 6,450
3/8 8,800 15,200 12,400 8,800 22,800 18,600 13,200
1/2 15,000 26,000 21,200 15,000 39,000 31,800 22,500
5/8 22,600 39,100 32,000 22,600 58,700 47,900 33,900
3/4 35,300 61,100 49,900 35,300 91,700 74,900 53,000
7/8 42,700 74,000 60,400 42,700 110,900 90,600 64,000

Rating of multileg slings adjusted for angle of loading between the inclined leg and the horizontal plan of the load.
*Other grades of the proof tested steel chain include Proof Coil, BBB Coil and Hi-Test Chain. These grades are not recommended for overhead lifting and therefore are not covered by this code.

Basic Types of Chain Slings

Slings are designated throughout the industry by the symbols.
First Symbol (Basic Type)S Single Chain Sling with master link and hook, or hook each end.
C Single Choker Chain Sling with master link each end. No hooks.
D Double Chain Sling with standard master link and hooks.
T Triple Chain Sling with standard master link and hooks
Q Quadruple Chain Sling with standard master link and hooks.
Second Symbol (Type of master link or end link)O Standard Oblong Master Link – Recommended for all types.
Third Symbol (Type of Hooks)S Sling Hook
G Grab Hook
F Foundry Hook
L Latch Lock Hook

QUALITY CHAIN SLINGS – PROMPT SERVICE, INSPECTION AND REPAIR

Inspect before use. Follow OSHA, ANSI B30.9 or Manufacturers Guidelines. Use by untrained persons is hazardous. Improper use will result in serious injury or death. Do not exceed rated capacity. This product will fail if damaged, abused, misused, overused or improperly maintained.