Below outlines information on how to order various types of Alloy Chain Slings, as well as chain sizes and their associated working load limits.
Type of Chain Slings
In describing the type of of chain sling, the following symbols are used to explain and label the sling.
Number of Chain Legs (First Symbol)
S – Single Chain Sling
D – Double Chain Sling (2 Legs)
T – Triple Chain Sling (3 Legs)
Q – Quad Chain Sling (4 Legs)
Attachments (Second & Third Symbol)
O – Oblong Master Ring or Sub-Assembly
P – Pear Link
E – Eliminator
R – Round Master Ring
S – Sling Hook
SS – Swivel Sling Hook
G – Grab Hook (Cradle Style)
GN – Grab Hook (No Cradle)
F – Foundry Hook
L – Lodelok Hook, Shur-loc and OBK Style Hook
LS – Lodelok Hook, Shur-lock and OBK (Swivel Type)
J – J-HOOK
PH – Plate Hook
PC – Plate Clamp
CH – Choker Hook
H – Hammer Lock
EB – Eye Bolt
T – Turn Buckle
SPS – Shackle (Screw pin)
RPS – Shackle (Round pin)
BTS – Shackle (Bolt Type)
SH – Swivel Hoist Ring
W – Web Connector
X – Specials
Sling Style (Adjustable Slings Only)
/A – No Chain
/B – Approximately with 1′ of chain
/C – Chain Shortener (in line)
/SC – Shortening Clutch / Link
Additional Special Sling Codes
ENS – Endless Single
END – Endless Double
SAL – Single Adjustable Loop
DAL – Double Adjustable Loop
SB – Single Basket
DB – Double Basket
Example of Code:
Chain Sizes and Working Load Limits
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