Fall Protection & Industrial Safety Hardware
G80 Lifting Components
74 products
This range covers Grade 80 (grade 8) fittings for chain slings and rigging: connecting, omega and clevis links, master links and master link assemblies, pear links, rings and swivels, and a wide choice of hooks, including latch sling hooks, self-locking hooks, grab and shortening hooks, choke hooks, weld-on hooks and forged eye hoist hooks. Items are listed in metric chain sizes such as 10-8 or in inch sizes, each with its working load limit; most are rated with a minimum breaking load of four times the WLL. In Europe, buyers typically specify sling components to the EN 1677 series and chain slings to EN 818-4; in North America, ASTM A952 and the ASME B30 rigging and hook standards are common references. These are lifting components, not fall protection equipment. The range can be supplied as OEM or private label, and parts can be modified to a customer drawing.
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74 products
Art. No. 0100A0100A Weldless Alloy Oblong Master Link
The 0100A (Art. No. 0100A) is a weldless alloy oblong master link for the top connection of lifting slings. It is listed from 1/2 in (WLL 4100 lb) to 1-3/4 in (WLL 52100 lb), with a minimum breaking load of six times the WLL.
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Art. No. 0150A0150A Grade 8 Connecting Link
The 0150A (Art. No. 0150A) is a Grade 8 connecting link for joining chain to hooks, master links and other fittings. It is listed for six chain sizes from 6 mm (WLL 1.25 ton) to 18/20 mm (WLL 12.5 ton).
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Art. No. 018A018A Grade 8 Omega Link
The 018A (Art. No. 018A) is a Grade 8 omega link for joining chain to master links and fittings in lifting slings. It is listed for 6, 7, 10 and 13 mm chain, with working load limits from 1.1 ton to 5.4 ton.
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Art. No. 0200A0200A Welded Master Link
The 0200A (Art. No. 0200A) is a welded master link that forms the crane-hook connection of chain and wire rope slings. It is listed in eight sizes from 7/16 in (WLL 3500 lb) to 1-1/4 in (WLL 35300 lb).
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Art. No. 0400A0400A Weldless Pear-Shaped Link
The 0400A (Art. No. 0400A) is a weldless pear-shaped link for rigging and lifting assemblies. Eight sizes are listed from 3/8 in to 1-3/8 in, with working load limits from 1600 lb to 20500 lb and a minimum breaking load of six times the WLL.
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Art. No. 041A041A Grade 8 Eye Grab Hook
The 041A (Art. No. 041A) is a Grade 8 eye grab hook for shortening and securing chain. It is listed for six chain sizes from 7+8 mm (WLL 2.0 ton) to 22 mm (WLL 15.0 ton), with drawing dimensions for each.
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Art. No. 042A042A Grade 8 Clevis Grab Hook
The 042A (Art. No. 042A) is a Grade 8 clevis grab hook that pins to chain and holds a chain link in its throat for shortening and securing. Sizes and ratings are provided on request.
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Art. No. 043A043A Grade 8 Clevis Sling Hook with Latch
The 043A (Art. No. 043A) is a Grade 8 clevis sling hook with a latch that pins directly to chain sling legs. It is listed for four chain sizes from 7+8 mm (WLL 2.0 ton) to 16 mm (WLL 8.0 ton).
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Art. No. 044A044A Grade 8 Eye Sling Hook with Latch
The 044A (Art. No. 044A) is a Grade 8 eye sling hook with a latch for chain and rope sling assemblies. It is listed for chain from 6 mm to 16 mm, with working load limits from 2.0 ton (7+8 mm) to 8.0 ton (16 mm).
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Art. No. 046A046A Grade 8 Choke Hook
The 046A (Art. No. 046A) is a Grade 8 choke hook that lets chain run through it to form a choker hitch around a load. It is listed for 10, 13 and 16 mm chain, with working load limits of 3.2, 5.4 and 8.0 ton.
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Art. No. 047A047A Grade 8 Choke Link
The 047A (Art. No. 047A) is a Grade 8 choke link that lets chain pass through it to form a choker hitch. It is listed for 7+8 mm chain with a working load limit of 2.0 ton and for 10 mm chain with 3.2 ton.
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Art. No. 0500A0500A Grade 80 Pear Link
The 0500A (Art. No. 0500A) is a Grade 80 pear-shaped link used as a master link for single-leg slings and as a connector in rigging. Nine sizes are listed from 1/2 in (WLL 7000 lb) to 1-1/2 in (WLL 54300 lb).
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Art. No. 051A051A Grade 8 Forest Hook
The 051A (Art. No. 051A) is a Grade 8 forest hook for chain used in forestry and timber handling. It is listed for 6 mm, 7+8 mm and 10 mm chain, with working load limits of 1.25, 2.0 and 3.2 ton.
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Art. No. 0601A0601A Special Pear-Shaped Link
The 0601A (Art. No. 0601A) is a special pear-shaped link for lifting and rigging assemblies. It is listed in a single 3/8 in size with a net weight of 0.92 lb and a minimum breaking load of four times the working load limit.
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Art. No. 0700A0700A Weldless Round Ring
The 0700A (Art. No. 0700A) is a weldless round ring for connecting several slings or chain legs at one point. It is listed from 7/8 in to 1-3/8 in, with working load limits from 5600 lb to 19000 lb and a minimum breaking load of six times the WLL.
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Art. No. 1100A1100A Grade 80 Welded D-Ring
The 1100A (Art. No. 1100A) is a welded Grade 80 D-ring used as an attachment point in lifting and rigging assemblies. Four sizes are listed from 14-8 to 22-8, with working load limits from 2.5 ton to 8.0 ton.
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Art. No. 1200A1200A Grade 80 Forged D-Ring
The 1200A (Art. No. 1200A) is a forged Grade 80 D-ring for lifting and rigging assemblies. It is listed in four sizes designated 2.5, 4.0, 6.5 and 8.0, weighing from 0.3 kg to 1.0 kg.
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Art. No. 1300A1300A Grade 80 Delta Ring
The 1300A (Art. No. 1300A) is a Grade 80 delta ring, a triangular ring used to gather or connect slings and webbing in rigging assemblies. It is listed in 3 in and 4 in sizes with minimum breaking strengths of 18000 lb and 20000 lb, and a welded version is available.
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Art. No. 1400A1400A Grade 80 Master Link Assembly
The 1400A (Art. No. 1400A) is a Grade 80 master link assembly for the top end of multi-leg lifting slings. It is listed in five sizes from 3/4 in to 1-3/4 in, with working load limits from 4.1 ton to 33.3 ton.
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Art. No. 1500A1500A Grade 80 Welded Master Link Assembly
The 1500A (Art. No. 1500A) is a Grade 80 welded master link assembly that forms the top connection of multi-leg chain slings. Six sizes are listed from 1/2 in (WLL 2.0 ton) to 1-1/4 in (WLL 13.6 ton).
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Art. No. 1800A1800A Grade 80 Omega Link
The 1800A (Art. No. 1800A) is a Grade 80 omega link for connecting chain legs to master links and fittings in lifting slings. Five sizes are listed from 6-8 (WLL 1.20 ton) to 16-8 (WLL 8.20 ton).
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Art. No. 1900A1900A Grade 80 Clevis Link
The 1900A (Art. No. 1900A) is a Grade 80 clevis link for joining chain to other components with a clevis and pin. It is listed in two sizes, 7/8-8 rated at 2.0 ton and 10-8 rated at 3.2 ton.
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Art. No. 2000A2000A Grade 80 Omega Link
The 2000A (Art. No. 2000A) is a Grade 80 omega link used to connect chain with master links and end fittings in lifting slings. It is specified with a minimum breaking load of four times the working load limit, and sizes are available on request.
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Art. No. 2100A2100A Grade 80 Clevis Choke Link
The 2100A (Art. No. 2100A) is a Grade 80 clevis choke link used to form choker hitches in chain slings. It is specified with a minimum breaking load of four times the working load limit; sizes and ratings are available on request.
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Art. No. 2200A2200A Grade 80 Lug Link
The 2200A (Art. No. 2200A) is a Grade 80 lug link for chain lifting and rigging assemblies. It is listed in sizes 8-8, 10-8 and 13-8, rated at 2.0, 3.2 and 5.4 ton working load limit.
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Art. No. 2300A2300A Grade 80 Regular Swivel
The 2300A (Art. No. 2300A) is a Grade 80 regular swivel used to allow rotation in chain lifting and rigging assemblies. It is listed in sizes 10-8, 13-8 and 16-8, with working load limits of 3.20, 5.40 and 8.20 ton.
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Art. No. 2400A2400A Grade 80 Chain Swivel
The 2400A (Art. No. 2400A) is a Grade 80 chain swivel that lets a chain or attached load rotate without twisting the assembly. Six sizes are listed from 1/4 in (WLL 850 lb) to 3/4 in (WLL 7200 lb).
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Art. No. 2500A2500A Grade 80 Eye Nut
The 2500A (Art. No. 2500A) is a Grade 80 eye nut for lifting and rigging assemblies. It is listed in five sizes from 7/8-8 to 20-8, with working load limits from 2.00 ton to 12.50 ton.
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Art. No. 2600A2600A Grade 80 Connecting Link, European Type
The 2600A (Art. No. 2600A) is a Grade 80 connecting link in the European, metric-sized pattern for joining chain to hooks and master links in lifting slings. Ten sizes are listed, from 5-6 mm up to 32 mm.
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Art. No. 2700A2700A Grade 80 Connecting Link, American Type
The 2700A (Art. No. 2700A) is an American-type Grade 80 connecting link used to couple alloy chain with hooks, rings and master links. It is listed from 1/4 in (WLL 3250 lb) to 1-1/4 in (WLL 57500 lb).
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Art. No. 2800A2800A Grade 80 Connecting Link, American Type
The 2800A (Art. No. 2800A) is a Grade 80 connecting link in the American, inch-sized pattern, used to join alloy chain to hooks, master links and other fittings. Eight sizes are listed from 1/4 in to 1-1/4 in, with working load limits from 3250 lb to 57500 lb.
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Art. No. 2900A2900A Grade 80 Special Connecting Link
The 2900A (Art. No. 2900A) is a Grade 80 special connecting link for heavy chain sling assemblies. It is listed in two sizes, 19 mm with a 12.50 ton working load limit and 22 mm with 15.25 ton, each with a minimum breaking load of four times the WLL.
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Art. No. 3000A3000A Grade 80 Web Sling Connecting Link
The 3000A (Art. No. 3000A) is a Grade 80 connecting link for joining textile web slings to chain sling components. It is listed in nine sizes from 6-8 to 32-8, with working load limits up to 32.0 ton and a minimum breaking load of four times the WLL.
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Art. No. 316A316A Grade 8 Self-Locking Hook
The 316A (Art. No. 316A) is a Grade 8 self-locking hook for chain lifting slings. It is listed for five chain sizes from 6 mm (WLL 1.25 ton) to 16 mm (WLL 8.0 ton), with drawing dimensions for each.
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Art. No. 317A317A Grade 8 Clevis Self-Locking Hook
The 317A (Art. No. 317A) is a Grade 8 clevis self-locking hook that pins directly to chain sling legs. It is listed for five chain sizes from 6 mm (WLL 1.25 ton) to 16 mm (WLL 8 ton).
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Art. No. 318A318A Grade 8 Swivel Self-Locking Hook
The 318A (Art. No. 318A) is a Grade 8 swivel self-locking hook for chain lifting slings. It is listed for 7+8 mm to 16 mm chain, with working load limits from 2.0 ton to 8.0 ton.
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Art. No. 320A320A Forged Alloy Steel Eye Hoist Hook
The 320A (Art. No. 320A) is a forged alloy steel eye hoist hook for hoists, cranes and rigging assemblies. Seven ratings are listed from 0.75 ton to 7.5 ton working load limit, with a minimum breaking load of five times the WLL.
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Art. No. 320C320C Forged Carbon Steel Eye Hoist Hook
The 320C (Art. No. 320C) is a forged carbon steel eye hoist hook for hoists, trolleys and rigging assemblies. It is listed from 0.75 ton to 7.5 ton working load limit with a minimum breaking load of five times the WLL.
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Art. No. 4600A4600A Clevis Grab Shortening Hook
The 4600A (Art. No. 4600A) is a clevis grab shortening hook used to adjust chain length in slings and rigging. Six sizes are listed from 6-8 (WLL 1.2 ton) to 20-8 (WLL 12.8 ton).
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Art. No. 4700A4700A Eye Sling Hook with Wing
The 4700A (Art. No. 4700A) is an eye sling hook with a wing feature for chain and rope sling assemblies. Six sizes are listed from 6-8 (WLL 1.5 ton) to 20-8 (WLL 12.8 ton).
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Art. No. 4800A4800A Eye Sling Hook with Latch, Inch Sizes
The 4800A (Art. No. 4800A) is an eye sling hook with a latch in inch sizes for chain and rope sling assemblies. Three sizes are listed from 9/32-5/16 in (WLL 4400 lb) to 1/2 in (WLL 12000 lb).
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Art. No. 4900A4900A Eye Hook, A-327 Type
The 4900A (Art. No. 4900A) is an eye hook of the A-327 type for lifting and rigging assemblies. Four sizes are listed from 5/6-8 (WLL 1.5 ton) to 13-8 (WLL 5.4 ton).
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Art. No. 5000A5000A Clevis Hook Type C
The 5000A (Art. No. 5000A) is a type C clevis hook for chain lifting and rigging assemblies. It is listed in 7-8 mm, 10 mm and 13 mm sizes, rated at 2.0, 3.2 and 5.4 ton working load limit.
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Art. No. 5100A5100A Clevis Sling Hook with Latch, Inch Sizes
The 5100A (Art. No. 5100A) is a clevis sling hook with a latch for inch-sized chain slings. Four chain sizes are listed from 1/4 in (WLL 3500 lb) to 5/8 in (WLL 18100 lb).
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Art. No. 5201A5201A Eye Elephant Foot
The 5201A (Art. No. 5201A) is an eye-type elephant foot fitting for lifting and rigging assemblies. It has a 30 mm body diameter and a net weight of 1.63 lb; its load rating should be confirmed on request.
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Art. No. 5301A5301A Clevis Elephant Foot, Forged Carbon Steel Body
The 5301A (Art. No. 5301A) is a clevis elephant foot fitting with a forged carbon steel body and a forged alloy steel pin, used in lifting assemblies. It has a 30 mm body diameter, a working load limit of 4.0 ton and a minimum breaking load of five times the WLL.
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Art. No. 5400A5400A DV Hook, DV30 to DV80
The 5400A (Art. No. 5400A) is a "D V" hook for lifting and rigging assemblies, listed in three models. The DV30, DV50 and DV80 are rated at 3.0, 5.0 and 8.0 ton working load limit.
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Art. No. 5500A5500A Grade 80 G Hook
The 5500A (Art. No. 5500A) is a Grade 80 "G" hook for lifting and rigging assemblies. It is listed with a working load limit of 5.25 ton and a net weight of 0.89 kg.
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Art. No. 5601A5601A Clevis Belt Hook for 60 mm Belt
The 5601A (Art. No. 5601A) is a clevis belt hook for lifting assemblies that use a textile belt. It is listed for a 60 mm reference belt width, with a working load limit of 2.2 ton and a net weight of 1.80 kg.
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Art. No. 5701A5701A Eye Belt Hook
The 5701A (Art. No. 5701A) is an eye belt hook for lifting assemblies that use textile belts or webbing. It is listed with a working load limit of 2.2 ton and a net weight of 2.10 kg.
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Art. No. 5801A5801A Grade 80 Clevis Belt Hook
The 5801A (Art. No. 5801A) is a Grade 80 clevis belt hook for lifting assemblies that use textile belts or webbing. It is listed in one size with a working load limit of 2.2 ton and a net weight of 1.7 kg.
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Art. No. 5901A5901A Grade 80 Eye Belt Hook
The 5901A (Art. No. 5901A) is a Grade 80 eye belt hook for lifting assemblies that use textile belts or webbing. It is listed in one size with a working load limit of 1.6 ton and a net weight of 1.21 kg.
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Art. No. 6000A6000A Grade 80 Eye Self-Locking Safety Hook
The 6000A (Art. No. 6000A) is a Grade 80 eye self-locking safety hook in metric chain sizes for lifting slings. Seven sizes are listed from 6 mm (WLL 1.20 ton) to 22 mm (WLL 15.00 ton).
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Art. No. 6100A6100A Grade 80 Eye Self-Locking Safety Hook, New Design
The 6100A (Art. No. 6100A) is a newer-design Grade 80 eye self-locking safety hook for chain lifting slings. Four sizes are listed from 7/8-8 (WLL 2.0 ton) to 16-8 (WLL 8.2 ton).
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Art. No. 6200A6200A Grade 80 Eye Self-Locking Safety Hook, Inch Sizes
The 6200A (Art. No. 6200A) is a Grade 80 eye self-locking safety hook in inch chain sizes for lifting slings. Four sizes are listed from 1/4 in (WLL 4500 lb) to 5/8 in (WLL 18100 lb).
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Art. No. 6300A6300A Grade 80 Swivel Self-Locking Safety Hook
The 6300A (Art. No. 6300A) is a Grade 80 swivel self-locking safety hook for chain and wire rope slings. Six chain sizes are listed from 6 mm (WLL 1.20 ton) to 18–20 mm (WLL 12.50 ton).
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Art. No. 6400A6400A Grade 80 Clevis Swivel Self-Locking Safety Hook
The 6400A (Art. No. 6400A) is a Grade 80 self-locking safety hook with a swivel and clevis connection for chain slings. Six sizes are listed from 6-8 (WLL 1.2 ton) to 18/20-8 (WLL 12.5 ton).
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Art. No. 6500A6500A Grade 80 Clevis Self-Locking Safety Hook
The 6500A (Art. No. 6500A) is a Grade 80 clevis self-locking safety hook in metric chain sizes for lifting slings. Seven sizes are listed from 6-8 (WLL 1.2 ton) to 22-8 (WLL 15.0 ton).
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Art. No. 6600A6600A Grade 80 Clevis Self-Locking Safety Hook, New Design
The 6600A (Art. No. 6600A) is a newer-design Grade 80 clevis self-locking safety hook for chain lifting slings. It is specified with a minimum breaking load of four times the working load limit; sizes and ratings are available on request.
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Art. No. 6700A6700A Grade 80 Clevis Self-Locking Safety Hook
The 6700A (Art. No. 6700A) is a Grade 80 clevis self-locking safety hook in inch chain sizes for lifting slings. Four sizes are listed from 1/4-5/16 in (WLL 4500 lb) to 5/8 in (WLL 18100 lb).
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Art. No. 6800A6800A Grade 80 Eye Choke Hook
The 6800A (Art. No. 6800A) is a Grade 80 eye choke hook for forming choker hitches with chain slings. Four sizes are listed from 7/8-8 (WLL 2.0 ton) to 16-8 (WLL 8.2 ton).
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Art. No. 6900A6900A Grade 80 Sliding Choke Hook
The 6900A (Art. No. 6900A) is a Grade 80 sliding choke hook used to form choker hitches that can be set and released easily. Four sizes are listed from 3/8-1/2 in (WLL 1.5 ton) to 1 in (WLL 5.0 ton).
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Art. No. 7000A7000A Grade 80 Chain Shortener Link
The 7000A (Art. No. 7000A) is a Grade 80 chain shortener link used to adjust the effective length of chain sling legs. Seven sizes are listed from 6-8 (WLL 1.2 ton) to 22-8 (WLL 15.0 ton).
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Art. No. 7101A7101A Grade 80 Connecting Fitting
The 7101A (Art. No. 7101A) is a Grade 80 connecting fitting for joining chain to other lifting components. It is listed in one size, 8-8, with a working load limit of 2 ton and a net weight of 0.61 kg.
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Art. No. 7200A7200A Grade 80 Eye Chain Hook with Integrated Latch
The 7200A (Art. No. 7200A) is a Grade 80 eye chain hook with an integrated latch for chain lifting assemblies. It is listed in two sizes, 7/8-8 rated at 2.0 ton and 10-8 rated at 3.2 ton.
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Art. No. 7300A7300A Grade 80 Clevis C Hook
The 7300A (Art. No. 7300A) is a Grade 80 clevis "C" hook for chain sling and rigging assemblies. Four sizes are listed from 7/8-8 (WLL 2.0 ton) to 16-8 (WLL 8.2 ton).
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Art. No. 7400A7400A Grade 80 Clevis Safety Sling Hook with Latch
The 7400A (Art. No. 7400A) is a Grade 80 clevis safety sling hook with a latch, pinned directly to chain sling legs. Five sizes are listed from 6/7-8 (WLL 1.6 ton) to 13-8 (WLL 5.4 ton).
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Art. No. 7500A7500A Grade 80 Weld-On Hook
The 7500A (Art. No. 7500A) is a Grade 80 weld-on hook designed to be welded to buckets, attachments, frames or structures to create a lifting point. It is listed in five ratings from 2 ton to 10 ton working load limit.
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Art. No. 7600A7600A Grade 80 Eye Grab Hook
The 7600A (Art. No. 7600A) is a Grade 80 eye grab hook that holds a chain link in its narrow throat for shortening and securing chain. Five sizes are listed from 9/32 (1/4) in, rated at 3500 lb, to 7/8 in, rated at 34200 lb.
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Art. No. 7700A7700A Grade 80 Eye Sling Hook with Latch
The 7700A (Art. No. 7700A) is a Grade 80 eye sling hook with a safety latch for chain and wire rope sling assemblies. Seven sizes are listed from 6-8 (WLL 1.25 ton) to 22-8 (WLL 15.00 ton).
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Art. No. 7800A7800A Grade 80 Clevis Sling Hook with Latch
The 7800A (Art. No. 7800A) is a Grade 80 clevis sling hook with a safety latch, pinned directly to chain sling legs. It is listed in five sizes from 6-8 (WLL 1.25 ton) to 20-8 (WLL 12.5 ton).
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Art. No. 7900A7900A Grade 80 Sling Hook with Link
The 7900A (Art. No. 7900A) is a Grade 80 sling hook supplied with a link for connection to chain sling legs. It is listed in five sizes from 7/8-8 (WLL 2.0 ton) to 18/20-8 (WLL 12.5 ton).
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Art. No. 8100A8100A Grade 80 Clevis Grab Hook
The 8100A (Art. No. 8100A) is a Grade 80 clevis grab hook that attaches to alloy chain with a clevis and pin and grips a chain link in its narrow throat. Five chain sizes are listed from 1/4 in (WLL 3500 lb) to 3/4 in (WLL 28300 lb).
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Art. No. 8201A8201A Grade 80 Eye Foundry Hook
The 8201A (Art. No. 8201A) is a Grade 80 eye foundry hook for lifting with chain or wire rope slings. It is listed in one size with a working load limit of 2 ton and a net weight of 0.7 kg.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Grade 80 mean?
- Grade 80, called grade 8 in EN standards, is a strength class for alloy steel lifting chain and the fittings designed to match it. Grade 8 chain corresponds to a mean stress of 800 N/mm² at its specified minimum breaking force. Fittings should be matched to chain of the same grade and size, because a sling is only as strong as its weakest component.
- How do working load limit and minimum breaking load relate?
- The working load limit (WLL) is the maximum load a component is rated to lift in general service, and the minimum breaking load is the force it must withstand before failing in a test. The ratio between them is the design factor: most items in this range are rated at 4:1, while the forged eye hoist hooks and the 5301A use 5:1 and some weldless rings, pear links and master links use 6:1. In use, the WLL of a sling is further reduced by leg angles, choker hitches and other conditions set out in the applicable standard.
- How do I read sizes such as 10-8 or 7/8-8?
- European-style size codes give the chain diameter in millimetres followed by the grade, so 10-8 denotes a fitting for 10 mm grade 8 chain and 7/8-8 a fitting for 7 mm or 8 mm grade 8 chain. Inch-sized items are listed by chain trade size, such as 3/8 in, with working load limits in pounds. Always match the fitting code to the chain actually used in the sling.
- What is the difference between a latch hook and a self-locking hook?
- A latch hook has a spring-loaded latch that closes the throat to help retain a slack sling, but the latch can be pushed open. On a self-locking hook, the latch closes and locks automatically and stays locked until the operator presses the release trigger. Self-locking hooks are chosen where accidental release would be a serious risk, for example on construction and steel erection lifts.
- Can Grade 80 lifting components be used for fall protection?
- No. These components are designed and rated for lifting and rigging, under lifting standards and design factors. Personal fall protection connectors and anchors are designed and tested to different requirements, such as EN 362 and EN 795 in Europe or the ANSI/ASSP Z359 series in North America, and lifting hardware should not be used in their place.
- What should a Grade 80 RFQ include?
- State the article number, chain size and grade, working load limit and quantity for each item, plus whether you need latches, specific marking, proof-test or traceability documents, and a particular finish or colour. If a part needs changing, attach a drawing or sample. This lets the factory quote the right forging, heat treatment and testing route.
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