Alloy Chain Link Slings

chain slings

Chain Alloy Steel SlingAlloy Steel Chain Slings are designed for overhead lifting applications where other lifting slings would fail. Chain lifting slings are constructed of 80 grade alloyed steel, which allows for lifting operations under high temperature or rugged conditions. Alloy chain link slings are built per your application and can be ordered with a wide selection different configurations, and grades of steel. Our most popular chain lifting slings are manufactured from grade 80 alloy steel, that are available in many sizes and configurations. Alloy chain can range from 9/32″ to 1-1/4″ or larger in custom chain slings. Assemblies and can be made with limitless configurations. After choosing your chain size, our expert staff can build your chain alloy sling with single-leg, double-leg, triple-leg, quad-leg, basket, and even with adjustable legs. Lastly choose your alloy sling ends with our wide selection of hooks, grabs, and or oblongs for a custom alloy-rigging sling right for your job and bottom line.

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MHS-LLC is a leading supplier of chain link lifting slings and steel chain rigging equipment. We have over 120 years of experience, and provide material handling systems and solutions for fortune 500 companies. We strive to promptly reply to your request with in 24 hrs. If you have questions please about our standard 80 grade alloy chain lifting slings call us 8am-5pm Est. Monday trough Friday.

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Steel Chain Sling & Rigging Safety Equipment Inspection Criteria

Safety of Alloy Chain Steel Lift Slings

 

 

Lifting Chain Slings safety operating practices (OSHA 1910.184) – Whenever any lifting sling, including steel chain slings, are used the following practices shall be observed

  1. Chain Slings that are damaged or defective shall not be used.
  2. Steel Chain Slings shall not be shortened with knots or bolts or other makeshift devices.
  3. Steel Chain Sling legs shall not be kinked.
  4. Chain Link Slings shall not be loaded in excess of their rated capacities.
  5. Slings used in a basket hitch shall have the loads balanced to prevent slippage.
  6. Alloy Chain Slings shall be securely attached to their loads.
  7. Slings shall be padded or protected from the sharp edges of their loads.
  8. Suspended loads shall be kept clear of all obstructions.
  9. All employees shall be kept clear of loads about to be lifted and of suspended loads.
  10. Hands or fingers shall not be placed between the sling and its load while the sling is being tightened around the load.
  11. Shock loading is prohibited.
  12. A sling shall not be pulled from under a load when the load is resting on the sling.

Chain Lifting Sling Inspections- Each day before being used, a competent person designated by the employer shall inspect the sling and all fastenings and attachments for damage or defects.

Industrial Chain Rigging and Chain Lift Sling REMOVAL CRITERIA
Chain Slings (ASME B30.9) – An alloy steel chain sling shall be removed from service if conditions such as the following are present:

  1. Missing or illegible chain sling identification.
  2. Cracks or breaks.
  3. Excessive wear, nicks, or gouges on chain sling.
  4. Stretched chain links or components.
  5. Bent, twisted, or deformed chain links or components.
  6. Evidence of heat damage.
  7. Excessive pitting or corrosion.
  8. Lack of ability of chain or components to hinge (articulate) freely.
  9. Weld splatter.
  10. For hooks that attach to alloy chain slings, removal criteria as stated in ASME B30.10
  11. Other conditions, including visible damage, that cause doubt as to the continued use of the sling.

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