Multi Legged Flexible Chain Sling with High Resistance to Load and Temperature

Multi Legged Flexible Chain Sling with High Resistance to Load and Temperature

Have you ever seen the design and construction of a chain sling closely? Have you ever wondered how it can lift and carry large loads safely with ease? You may be the owner of a manufacturing unit, construction unit, shipping yard, or any commercial unit that uses chain slings. If you have faced problems with incompatibility, inefficiency, poor adaptability, and failure to lift heavy loads, it is time to search for an efficient and durable sling now.

Parts of a Sling – very Important to Understand The basic types of slings are single leg chain sling and two-leg types. Single-leg slings have coupling links, chains, and fittings at the lower and upper ends. The length between the upper and lower fitting determines their reach. For example, you may connect them to a beam near the ceiling or at a convenient height from the floor.

The 2 leg chain sling has a master link at the top that connects to two chains.

Reach will be the height of the master ring plus the length of chains. The sling can lift two loads compared to one load in the single-leg.

Chains can be short, long, study, or calibrated. Studs are mainly useful for ships and shipyards. The chains can be welded to the other parts or connected through hooks. Load capacity can depend on the chain material, density, tensile strength, and resistance factors.

Hook Capacity – Lock and Lift any Load anywhere The locking of the hook is a very critical factor in ensuring the safety of the load.

Locking is at the connecting point with the chain as well as the load. Sometimes I have seen the load shifting its position from the one while lifting. It has resulted in accidents like the load colliding with walls and objects in the plant. It can also cause personal injuries.

C-Hook is the right sling to protect the load from accidents. You may also consider the Clevis-hook for complete protection of the load with 360-degrees fastening. Pay extra attention to the swiveling-eye to enable load rotation. It can be helpful for changing the direction of load landing as required.

Clutch Efficiency – Perfect Balance for the Load Assume an instance where you want to carry the hydraulic pump assembly from one part of the plant to the other. You want to install it inside a molding machine with a precision landing. The top opening dimension of the machine could be only a few inches bigger than the pump. It may also have sensitive parts that may get damaged on impact.

Now, your task is to lift, transfer, and install with care. Which type of chain sling will you choose? The two basic clutches are shortening and Clevis. A shortening clutch can prevent the load from shifting while the Clevis can have a direct load connection. It can allow 360-degree rotation without shifting the load from its original location.

You have to ensure machine safety while choosing the sling, regardless of the clutch type, chain, hook, and legs.

Conclusion I feel it is good practice to have a plant inspection by the chain sling experts before choosing the correct brand and model for your commercial unit.