Lifting Chain | McMaster-Carr

	Length Length

	Number of Legs Number of Legs

	1		2
	3		4

	Material Material

	Trade Size Trade Size

3/16
7/32
9/32
5/16
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
5
5.5
7
8
10
13
16
20

	Hook Style Hook Style


Latching	Grab

Locking

	Sling Type Sling Type


Chain	Web	Wire Rope

Mesh	Rope	Round

	Capacity at 60° Capacity at 60°

Less than 4,000 lbs.

4,000 to 9,999 lbs.

10,000 to 19,999 lbs.

20,000 to 29,999 lbs.

30,000 lbs. or greater

	Hook Opening Width Hook Opening Width

	Capacity Capacity

Less than 3,000 lbs.

3,000 to 4,999 lbs.

5,000 to 9,999 lbs.

10,000 to 19,999 lbs.

20,000 lbs. or greater

	Chain Grade Chain Grade

100

120

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

ASME

OSHA

ASTM

NACM Welded Steel Chain
Specifications

CAL/OSHA

	Eye Style Eye Style


Link	Flat

Crimped	Eyeless

Woven	Twisted

Crimped and Reinforced Thimble	Reversible

	Vertical Capacity Vertical Capacity

Less than 2,000 lbs.

2,000 to 2,999 lbs.

3,000 to 9,999 lbs.

10,000 to 19,999 lbs.

20,000 lbs. or greater

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	Color Color

	Black		Blue
	Yellow		Green
	Gray		Yellow with Blue Thread
	Gray with Blue Thread		Red
	Orange		White
	White with Blue Thread

	Eye Thickness Eye Thickness

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Hook Width Hook Width

	Thickness Thickness

	Eye Length Eye Length

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Grade Grade

100

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

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About Sling Configurations and Capacity

Chain Slings with Latching Hooks

Latching hooks allow you to quickly release a load.

Adjustable Chain Slings

Adjust the chain length and number of legs without changing slings.

Chain Slings with Grab Hooks

Grab hooks can securely hold onto a single link of chain to shorten a leg or create loops.

Chain Slings with Locking Hooks

Prevent accidental opening of the hook with these locking hooks.

Web Slings with Hooks

Securely hook these slings to a load that has lifting eyes.

Web Slings with Choker Fittings

Designed for use in the choker configuration, the end fittings keep these slings correctly positioned during use.

Wear-Resistant Web Slings with Choker Fittings

Slings have plastic-coated fibers woven into the edges for added abrasion resistance.

Wear-Resistant Flat-Eye Web Slings

Slings are reinforced for additional abrasion resistance.

Flat-Eye Web Slings

Also known as Type 3 slings, the eyes lie in a flat position for easy removal from beneath loads.

Eyeless Web Slings

Also known as Type 5 and endless slings, these slings last longer than other web slings with eyes because they can be rotated to change the load-bearing point.

Wear-Resistant Eyeless Web Slings

Slings have plastic-coated fibers woven into the edges for added abrasion resistance.

Twisted-Eye Web Slings

Also known as Type 4 slings, the eyes are turned 90° so they can form a choker configuration more easily than with flat-eye slings.

Wear-Resistant Twisted-Eye Web Slings

Slings are reinforced for additional abrasion resistance.

Extra-Wide Basket Slings

Also known as cargo slings, these wide slings provide extra stability and balance when lifting bulky loads.

Wire Rope Slings with Hooks

These slings attach quickly and securely to loads with lift attachments.

Wire Rope Slings

These slings are more abrasion and cut resistant than web and round slings, yet lighter in weight than mesh and chain slings.

Mesh Slings

Made of galvanized steel mesh to be more cut and abrasion resistant than web or round slings, yet maintain the flexibility to conform to a load.

Adjustable Rope Slings

Similar to a finger trap, the loop adjusts freely when loose and holds tight when tension is applied.

Rope Slings

Made of abrasion- and chemical-resistant Dyneema, these slings are a lightweight alternative to wire rope slings.

Eyeless Round Slings

Also known as Type 5 and endless slings, these slings last longer than slings with eyes because they can be rotated to change the load-bearing point.

Wear-Resistant Eyeless Round Slings

These slings have nylon strips sewn into the sleeve to slow deterioration, making them three times more abrasion resistant than other round slings.

Round Slings

Also known as Type 3 slings, the flat eye on each end allows the sling to quickly change into the choker, vertical, or basket configuration.

Chain—For Lifting

General Purpose Grade 80 Chain—For Lifting

Strong and durable, use this chain for your lifting applications.

High-Strength Grade 100 Chain—For Lifting

This chain is approximately 25% stronger than Grade 80 chain.

Extra-High-Strength Grade 120 Chain—For Lifting

The strongest chain grade we offer, it’s approximately 20% stronger than Grade 100 chain and 50% stronger than Grade 80 chain.

Wear Gauge for Grade 80 and Grade 100 Chain

Gauge measures the maximum allowable wear tolerances on links of Grade 80 and Grade 100 steel chain, as required by OSHA. If the gauge can be inserted over any part of the link, the chain should be taken out of service.

Corrosion-Resistant Chain—For Lifting

Use this stainless steel chain when lifting in food processing areas and environments where chemicals are used.

ANSI Roller Chain Wear-Indicating Gauges

ANSI Roller Chain Wear-Indicating Inserts

Place these steel inserts between two roller links. If they can be inserted past your ANSI number, the chain is worn out.

ANSI Roller Chain Wear-Indicating Rulers

Place these plastic rulers on links to measure chain wear.