Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Rigging, Overhead Lifting, Load Securement & Contractor Supplies
 
Grades 80 & 100 Alloy Chain Print Email

Use this table as a guide to determine which chain size and leg styles are best for your requirements. Using the maximum load (or loads) you will lift, and the angle of lift required—work to the left across this table to determine proper chain size for your sling. The working load limit of the chain and components is established as pounds applied at the indicated degrees from horizontal.

Chain Trade Size (in.)

Single Leg Sling

Double Leg Sling

Triple and Quad Leg Sling


60°


45°


30°


60°


45°


30°

Grade 80

9/32

3,500

6,100

4,900

3,500

9,100

7,400

5,200

3/8

7,100

12,300

10,000

7,100

18,400

15,100

10,600

1/2

12,000

20,800

17,000

12,000

31,200

25,500

18,000

5/8

18,100

31,300

25,600

18,100

47,000

38,400

27,100

3/4

28,300

49,000

40,000

28,300

73,500

60,000

42,200

7/8

34,200

59,200

48,400

34,200

88,900

72,500

51,300

1

47,700

82,600

67,400

47,700

123,900

101,200

71,500

1 1/4

72,300

125,200

102,200

72,300

187,800

153,400

108,400

Grade 100

7/32

2,700

4,700

3,800

2,700

7,000

5,700

4,000

9/32

4,300

7,400

6,100

4,300

11,200

9,100

6,400

3/8

8,800

15,200

12,400

8,800

22,900

18,700

13,200

1/2

15,000

26,000

21,200

15,000

39,000

31,800

22,500

5/8

22,600

39,100

32,000

22,600

58,700

47,900

33,900

3/4

35,300

61,100

49,900

35,300

91,700

74,900

53,000

*These limits must not be exceeded. Manufacturers do not accept any liability for damages which may result from chain used in excess of working load limits.