Chain Slings

Chain Lifting Slings are used in rigging to lift large, and often heavy loads using mobile, overhead or tower cranes.

Offering significant advantages over wire rope slings and synthetic slings, chain systems can be fully adjustable and easily repairable making them the primary choice for professional riggers. Designed to be used in various different applications, our Adjustable Chain Slings offer a completely versatile solution for lifting experts and those performing lifts of a varied nature.

Often used in Construction, Offshore & Subsea, Maritime & Shipyard, Mining & Excavation, Entertainment Rigging, Nuclear, Energy & Utilities, Truck & Vehicle Recovery, Metalworking and Manufacturing industries to mention a few.

There are four (4) different types of Slings available that make up the standard system:

1-Leg/Single Leg - commonly referred to as a 'Drop Chain' or 'Choker Chain'. The straight pull sling is ideal for single point lifts and grabbing around things.

2-Leg/Two Leg - commonly referred to as 'Chain Brothers' or 'Double Chains'. The two leg sling is perfect for lifting loads that require more than one lifting point.

3-Leg/Three Leg - triple leg slings are often used in applications with three lift points, are less common and are currently available on request.

4-Leg/Four Leg - also known as 'Quad Slings' or 'Quad Chains' these four-leg slings can be used to lift pretty much every type of load, our most popular configuration when combined with adjustable grab hooks for maximum versatility.

1910.184 - Slings, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Materials Handling and Storage

All Chain Slings are measured from the load-bearing point at the top (on the masterlink) to load-bearing point at the bottom (the hook), commonly referred to as "from where the load sits in the bottom hook to the top underside of the masterlink where the crane hook sits"

Sling Hook with Safety Latch- a spring loaded safety catch prevents unintentional disconnecting, this is also known as the 'standard' hook type if you were to buy a basic chain and not ask for anything in particular.

Self-Locking Hook- with a centrally pivoting motion these hooks lock and cannot be opened whilst under lifting pressure, the favorite choice for professional riggers.

Other end fittings we offer on special request:

Foundry Hooks, Grab Hooks and Oblong Master Link.

1. Never leave loads unattended
2. Never yank or pull a trapped sling from under a load
3. Avoid shock loading and impact loading or jerking, this causes excessive stress on the rigging
4. Do not expose the lifting chains to chemicals (unless specifically approved by our brand in writing)
5. Do not twist chain links
6. Never lift on the point of the hook
7. Never stand under a load suspended above
8. Never heat-treat or weld the chain or components, this will massively reduce the capacity and potentially damage the sling

Always follow the guidance of rigging professionals.

Some manufacturers use Acronyms to designate the specifications of a rigging chain and this explains how it works:

There are 3-4 Letters used to identify the sling specification.

FIRST LETTER (Identifies how many legs of chain):
S = Single
D = Double
T = Triple
Q = Quad

SECOND LETTER (Identifies the top fitting type):
G = Grab Hook
S = Sling Hook
L = Latch lock Hook (Self Locking Hook)
O = Oblong Ring (masterlink)
F = Foundry Hook

THIRD LETTER (Identifies the bottom fitting type):
G = Grab Hook
S = Sling Hook
L = Latch lock Hook (Self Locking Hook)
O = Oblong Ring (masterlink)
F = Foundry Hook

Note: there will only be 2 letters for a single leg system.

FOURTH LETTER: If the chain is Adjustable and features grab hooks or adjustment clutches/shorteners it will feature a 4th letter
A = Adjustable