CHAIN SLING INFORMATION

CM Single Chain Sling Type S&C

Single Chain Slings

Type SOS Sling Hook

Type SOG Clevlok Grab Hook

Type SOG Grab Hook

Type SOF Foundry Hook

Type SOL Latchlok Hook

Type SOO Oblong

 

DOS Sling Hook

DOL Latchlok Hook

Single Basket

Type DOS Clevlok Sling Hook

type DOG Clevlok Grab Hook

Type DOF Foundry Hook

Type DOS

Type DOG Grab Hook

TOS Sling Hooks

QOS Sling Hooks

Type OOS

Double Basket

Adjustable Chain Slings

Type ASOSA

Type ADOSA

Type SAL A

Type ASOAB

Type ADOSB

Type SAL B

The identification tag found on the master coupling link of each chain sling contains the following information:

• Grade
• Size
• Reach
• Type
• Working Load Limit (at a specific angle of lift)
• Serial Number

The life and strength of HSI chain slings depend on proper inspection, maintenance and use. For additional information, refer to ANSI B30.9 and OSHA 1910.184.

Chain Requires Careful Storage and Regular Maintenance:

• Store chains on an A frame in a clean, dry place.
• To avoid corrosion, oil chains before prolonged storage.
• Do not heat CM® Herc-Alloy® 1000 chain; this will alter its thermal treatment.
• Do not plate or change surface finish of chain. Contact/us for any special requirements.

To protect both operators and materials, observe these precautions when using chain slings:

• Before use, inspect chain and attachments.
• Do not exceed working load limit.

The following factors can reduce the load the chain will hold:

• Acceleration in rate of load application can produce dangerous overloading.
• Variation in the angle of the load to the sling - as the angle decreases, the working load of the sling will increase.
• Twisting, knotting or kinking- subjects links to unusual loading, decreasing the working load of the sling.
• Use for purposes other than those for which slings are intended can reduce the working load of the sling.
• Free chain of all twists, knots and kinks.
• Center load in hook(s); hook latches must not support load.
• Avoid sudden jerks when lifting and lowering.
• Balance all loads; avoid tipping of loads.
• Use pads around sharp corners.
• Do not drop load on chains.
• Match the size and working load limit of attachments such as hooks or rings to the size and working load limit of the chain.
• For overhead lifting, use only alloy chain and attachments (grade 100).

When the chain itself is heated to temperatures shown here, working load limits should be reduced as indicated.

*While chain is at temperature shown in first column.

**When chain is used at room temperature after having been heated to temperatures shown in first column.