|
Grades 80 & 100 Alloy Chain |
|
|
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 requiredwork 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. |
|