Chain Slings – UPDATED

Chain Slings, sometimes referred to as ‘Brothers’ are used in a variety of applications ranging from lashing and lifting to pulling seriously heavy loads. The impeccable strength of grade 8 and grade 10 chain slings allows intense lifting using a suitably rated hoist or crane.

There are several advantages to chain slings such as their overall resistance to wear and tear and the option to shorten them with the addition of shorteners, this allows the user to set the exact correct length of each chain in order to balance the load efficiently.

Lifting chains are often used to lift big bulky loads that could otherwise cause damage to lighter alternatives such as webbing and round slings made of polyester, alike soft slings chains too can be used to create a sling basket and choke the load as a method of lifting.

When ordering chain slings you can specify the length of the chain, how many length of chain you require connecting to the top master link- this can be 1, 2, 3 or 4, the end fitting or sometimes called ‘termination’ this can be a standard sling hook with safety catch, a self locking hook, a C- hook or other custom fitting. The option of shorteners as previously highlighted is also available on all Chain Slings.

There are two main grades of Chain Sling on todays market; Grade 80 and Grade 100 (otherwise known as G8 or G10 slings). Grade 80 slings are more cost effective and will obviously lift to their rated capacity, they are manufactured to a high quality controlled standard. Grade 100 Chain Slings are manufactured from a stronger steel in order to gain a higher capacity per sling, this enables fewer legs of chain to be used to lift heavier objects in situations where anchor points are few and far or speed and simplicity is required.