Lifting Chain Information

Lifting Chains:
All our Lifting Chains are made to order.
All Chains and Components used in the making of our Lifting Chain kits are of the best quality.
Follow this link to see the Chain Components used with our Lifting Chains.

If you do not require any help choosing the correct Lifting Chain and wish to go directly to view our Lifting Chain Products then simply click on the image below. If object is fragile or liable to scratch then you may want to look at our Webbing Slings.

Lifting Chain specifications are as follows: Choice of 1, 2, 3, or 4 Lifting Chain Legs Choice of 2 Clevis Hooks - Standard Sling Hook or Safety Self Locking Hook Choice of Chain Lengths*  1, 2, 3, & 4 (meters) Chain Thicknesses Available (mm) 7, 8, 10, 13, 16 Shortening Clutch – As Optional Extra Grade 80 Chain with oil coating     * longer length chains to order

Before you proceed to purchase our Lifting Chains you will need to consider the following points.
I know exactly what I want and would like to go directly to the Lifting Chains.

• How many Lifting Chain Legs do I need?
• What Length do I need my Chain Legs to be with my Lifting Chain?
• What chain thickness will I need for the Legs of my Lifting Chain?
• What hook should I choose for my Lifting Chain?
• Do I need a Shortening Clutch for my Lifting Chain?

To find your answers to these questions please read the information below. Also refer to the Lifting Chain chart for help that can be found at the bottom of this page.

How many Lifting Chain Legs do I need?

Before choosing how many Legs you require for your Lifting Chain you need to consider the following with regards to the object you are lifting; weight, size and shape.

Weight will determine what chain thickness you will need and if you will need extra Chain Legs for a safe lift.
Size and Shape can determine whether more chains will be needed to help stabilise a safe lift whilst the object is in the lifting process.

What chain thickness will I need for the Legs of my Lifting Chain?

This will be determined by the weight of the object you are lifting and also if you have opted for more than one Chain Leg (see chart below).

What Hook should I choose for my Lifting Chain?

We offer two types of hook with our Lifting Chains; Clevis Sling Hook with Clip and Clevis Safety Hook with Self Locking.
Clevis Hook with Clip is our standard hook option.
Clevis Hook with Self Locking is as our standard Clevis Hook but also incorporates a locking mechanism that will automatically lock itself in place for added safety.

Do I need a Shortening Clutch for my Lifting Chain?

Shortening Clutches are optional with our Lifting Chains.
The purpose of a Shortening Clutch is to allow you to adjust the length of your chain to the desired length required for any given lift.
The advantage of having a Shortening Clutch with your Lifting Chain kit is that it will allow you to use the same kit for multiple types of lifts.

What Length do I need my Chain Legs to be with my Lifting Chain?

The length of the Chain Legs will be determined by the shape/size of the object that you want to lift and the type of machine you are using for the lift.
Example: The chain length must be long enough to be attached to the machine being used for the lift and also reach the point/s on the object where you intend to attach the chain for the lift.

Lifting Chain Working Load Table:

No. of Chain Legs	7mm	8mm	10mm	13mm	16mm
1 Leg	1.5	2.0	3.15	5.3
2 Leg	2.12	2.8	4.25	7.5
3 Leg	3.15	4.25	6.7	11.2
4 Leg	3.15	4.25	6.7	11.2

Working Load limit of lifting chain - per leg (WWL in Tonnes)

Once you have the answers to all the questions set out above and are ready to buy a Lifting Chain, simply click on the image below.




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