Sling Links | McMaster-Carr

	Thickness Thickness

	Inside Length Inside Length

	Capacity Capacity

Less than 10,000 lbs.

10,000 to 19,999 lbs.

20,000 to 29,999 lbs.

30,000 to 39,999 lbs.

40,000 lbs. or greater

	Material Material

Steel

Stainless Steel

	Wide-End Inside Width Wide-End Inside Width

2 39/64"

2 51/64"

	Inside Width Inside Width

	For Chain Grade For Chain Grade

100

120

	Narrow-End Inside Width Narrow-End Inside Width

	Fabrication Fabrication

Welded

Forged

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Safety Factor Safety Factor

4:1

5:1

6:1

	For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Color Color

	Yellow		Orange
	Blue		Silver
	Gold

	Trade Size Trade Size

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

RoHS Compliant

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

REACH Compliant

	Flat Thickness Flat Thickness

	Component Component

Coupling Links

Oblong Link

	Hook Opening Width Hook Opening Width

	Maximum Lifting Angle Maximum Lifting Angle

60°

90°

	Clevis Inside Width Clevis Inside Width

	Number of Hooks Number of Hooks

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Pear-Shaped Links—For Lifting

Limit rope and chain movement with the narrow end of these links and attach multiple connectors to the wide end. These links meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.

Note: Capacities listed are for vertical lifting only. As the angle changes from vertical, the amount of weight the link can lift is significantly reduced.

For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size
One Chain	Two Chains	Thick.	Inside Lg.	Narrow-End Inside Wd.	Wide-End Inside Wd.	Capacity, lbs.	Fabrication	Specifications Met		Each
For Grade 80 Chain
Alloy Steel
7/32, 9/32	7/32	1/2"	6"	1 1/2"	3"	4,100	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
1/2, 3/8	3/8	3/4"	6"	1 3/4"	3"	13,200	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	00000
1/2, 5/8	1/2	1"	8"	2 1/2"	4"	22,500	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
5/8, 3/4	5/8	1 1/4"	9"	3"	6"	32,500	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
3/4, 7/8	3/4	1 1/2"	12"	3"	6"	52,700	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
7/8, 1	7/8	1 3/4"	12"	4"	7"	73,500	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
1, 1 1/4	1	2"	14"	4"	7"	88,900	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000

Oblong Links—For Lifting

Link with Flat

Link

Also known as master and sling links, a large inner diameter provides room to attach multiple connectors or legs on a sling. Use these links in general lifting applications. All meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.

Links for Grade 120 chain are the strongest we offer. They are approximately 20% stronger than links for Grade 100 chain and about 35% stronger than links for Grade 80 chain. Links for Grade 100 chain are approximately 20% stronger than links for Grade 80 chain. Links for Grade 63 chain are approximately 60% as strong as links for Grade 80 chain.

Powder-coated alloy steel links have mild corrosion resistance. Stainless steel links better resist corrosion compared to steel links.

Links with a flat have a spot that's thinner than the rest of the link, so you can slip on connectors that otherwise wouldn't fit. The flat doesn't affect the capacity of the link.

Forged links offer greater strength than welded links.

Note: Capacities listed are for vertical lifting only. As the angle changes from vertical, the amount of weight the link can lift is significantly reduced.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size
One Chain	Two Chains	Thick.	Flat Thick.	Inside Lg.	Inside Wd.	Capacity, lbs.	Fabrication	Specifications Met		Each
For Grade 120 Chain
Blue Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
9/32	__	1/2"	3/8"	4 5/8"	2 3/4"	6,100	Welded	ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
5/16	__	11/16"	1/2"	5 1/2"	3 1/8"	8,400	Welded	ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	00000
3/8	__	3/4"	9/16"	6 1/4"	3 3/4"	12,800	Welded	ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	00000
1/2	__	1"	25/32"	7 1/2"	4 1/4"	30,000	Welded	ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
5/8	1/2	1 3/32"	__	7 7/8"	4 5/16"	25,300	Welded	ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
For Grade 100 Chain
Orange Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
7/32	__	7/16"	3/8"	3 1/2"	2 9/16"	3,800	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	000000	00000
7/32, 9/32	7/32	9/16"	3/8"	4 23/32"	2 3/4"	6,100	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	000000	00000
9/32, 5/16	9/32	5/8"	1/2"	5 1/2"	3 1/8"	8,400	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	00000
5/16, 3/8	5/16	3/4"	1/2"	6 1/4"	3 3/4"	12,800	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	000000	00000
3/8, 1/2	3/8	7/8"	21/32"	6 1/4"	4 5/16"	18,500	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	000000	00000
1/2, 5/8	1/2	1 1/16"	25/32"	7 1/2"	4 5/16"	30,000	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	00000
5/8, 3/4	5/8	1 1/4"	1 1/32"	9 1/16"	5 1/8"	45,000	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
3/4, 7/8	3/4	1 1/2"	1 1/8"	10 13/16"	5 7/8"	61,100	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
For Grade 80 Chain
Gold Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
5/16, 3/8	5/16	5/8"	__	6"	3"	9,000	Forged	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952	00000000	00000
Silver Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
9/32, 5/16, 3/8	9/32	5/8"	__	5"	2 3/4"	7,400	Forged	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952	00000000	00000
3/8, 1/2	3/8	3/4"	__	6"	3 1/4"	12,300	Forged	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952	00000000	00000
1/2, 5/8	1/2	1 3/32"	__	7 1/2"	4 1/4"	26,000	Forged	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952	00000000	000000
5/8, 3/4, 7/8	5/8	1 5/16"	__	9 1/2"	5 1/2"	39,100	Forged	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952	00000000	000000
Alloy Steel
9/32	__	7/16"	__	3"	1 1/2"	3,600	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	00000
9/32	__	1/2"	__	5"	2 1/2"	4,100	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	00000
9/32, 3/8	3/8	3/4"	__	5 1/2"	2 3/4"	13,200	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	00000
1/2, 5/8	1/2	1"	__	7"	3 1/2"	22,500	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
5/8, 3/4	5/8	1 1/4"	__	8 3/4"	4 3/8"	32,500	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
For Grade 63 Chain
316L Stainless Steel
3/16	3/16	3/8"	__	3 1/8"	2"	1,900	Welded	ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	00000
318LN Stainless Steel
9/32	__	1/2"	3/8"	4 5/16"	2 3/8"	3,600	Welded	ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	00000000	00000
3/8	__	3/4"	9/16"	5 5/16"	2 15/16"	7,700	Welded	ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	00000
3/8, 1/2	3/8	7/8"	21/32"	6 5/16"	3 9/16"	13,900	Welded	ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	00000000	000000
For Grade 50 Chain
316 Stainless Steel
3/16, 1/4	3/16	1/2"	__	5"	2 1/2"	2,100	Welded	ASME B30.9	0000000	00000
3/16, 1/4	3/16	5/8"	__	5 1/2"	2 3/4"	2,800	Welded	ASME B30.9	0000000	000000
1/4, 5/16	1/4	3/4"	__	6"	3"	4,600	Welded	ASME B30.9	0000000	000000

Rings—For Lifting

Use these links for general lifting applications. All meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.

316 stainless steel rings are approximately 60% as strong as alloy steel rings. They have excellent resistance to salt water and chemicals.

For Grade 80 Chain
For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Thick.	Inside Lg.	Capacity, lbs.	Fabrication	Specifications Met		Each
316 Stainless Steel
1/8	3/8"	2"	700	Welded	ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	00000000	000000
3/16	1/2"	2 1/2"	1,300	Welded	ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	00000000	00000
1/4	5/8"	3"	1,800	Welded	ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	00000000	000000
Alloy Steel
9/32	1/2"	2 1/2"	4,300	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	00000
5/16	5/8"	3"	5,600	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	00000
3/8	3/4"	4"	8,600	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
1/2	7/8"	4"	13,200	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
5/8	1"	4"	19,000	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
3/4	1 1/4"	5"	24,000	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000

Oblong Link Assemblies—For Lifting

Providing better load distribution and alignment than single oblong links, these reduce wear in three- and four-leg slings. All meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.

Links for Grade 120 chain are the strongest we offer. They are approximately 20% stronger than links for Grade 100 chain and 35% stronger than links for Grade 80 chain.

Links for Grade 100 chain are approximately 20% stronger than links for Grade 80 chain. They have a maximum lifting angle of 60°.

Links for Grade 80 chain have a maximum lifting angle of 60°.

		Oblong Link		Coupling Links
For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Thick.	Inside Lg.	Inside Wd.	Inside Lg.	Inside Wd.	Capacity, lbs.	Max. Lifting Angle	Fabrication	Specifications Met		Each
For Grade 120 Chain
Blue Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
9/32	1 1/16"	7 1/2"	4 5/16"	2 3/4"	1 5/16"	22,000	90°	Welded	ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	0000000
3/8	1 5/16"	9 1/16"	5 1/8"	3 5/16"	1 9/16"	33,200	90°	Welded	ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
1/2	1 1/2"	10 13/16"	5 7/8"	5 1/2"	2 9/16"	61,100	90°	Welded	ASME B30.26, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
For Grade 100 Chain
Yellow Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
7/32	3/4"	5 7/8"	3 1/2"	4 3/4"	2 3/8"	11,000	60°	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
9/32	7/8"	6 5/16"	3 1/16"	5 1/2"	3 1/8"	17,600	60°	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
5/16	1"	7 1/2"	4 5/16"	5 7/8"	3 1/2"	21,300	60°	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
3/8	1 3/16"	7 7/8"	4 11/16"	6 5/16"	3 11/16"	35,200	60°	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
1/2	1 5/8"	9 13/16"	5 7/8"	7 7/8"	4 11/16"	57,200	60°	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
5/8	2"	11 13/16"	7 7/8"	7 7/8"	4 11/16"	77,000	60°	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
For Grade 80 Chain
Orange Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
7/32	5/8"	5 5/16"	3"	4 13/16"	2 11/16"	7,200	60°	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
9/32	3/4"	6 5/8"	3 11/16"	5 5/16"	3"	11,200	60°	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
3/8	1"	7 1/2"	4 5/16"	6 5/8"	3 11/16"	21,200	60°	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
1/2	1 1/4"	9 1/4"	5 5/16"	7 1/2"	4 5/16"	29,900	60°	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000
5/8	1 3/4"	12 7/8"	7 3/8"	9 1/4"	5 5/16"	57,700	60°	Welded	ASME B30.26, ASTM A952, OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1910.184	0000000	000000

Removable Pear-Shaped Connecting Links—For Lifting

The wide end of these links has more room for attachments than standard figure-eight links. Use them in general lifting applications. All meet strict ASME safety standards for lifting.

Note: Connecting links are for vertical lifting only.

For Grade 80 Chain
For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Thick.	Inside Lg.	Narrow-End Inside Wd.	Wide-End Inside Wd.	Capacity, lbs.	Fabrication	Specifications Met		Each
Yellow Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
9/32	9/16"	5"	19/32"	2"	3,500	Forged	ASME B30.9, ASTM A952	0000000	000000
3/8	23/32"	6 19/64"	51/64"	2 39/64"	7,100	Forged	ASME B30.9, ASTM A952	0000000	000000
1/2	7/8"	7 13/32"	1"	2 51/64"	12,000	Forged	ASME B30.9, ASTM A952	0000000	000000

Links with Chain-Shortening Hooks—For Lifting

With One Hook

With Two Hooks

A pear-shaped link and hook for chain shortening allow you to create an adjustable-length chain sling. These links meet strict ASTM safety standards for lifting.

Note: Capacities for links with one hook are for vertical lifting only. Capacities for links with two hooks are based on two-leg sling assemblies.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

For Grade 100 Chain
Number of Hooks	For Straight-Link Chain Trade Size	Thick.	Inside Lg.	Inside Wd.	Hook Opening Wd.	Clevis Inside Wd.	Capacity, lbs.	Fabrication	Specifications Met		Each
Yellow Powder-Coated Alloy Steel
1	7/32	19/32"	3 15/32"	2 3/8"	5/16"	5/16"	3,300	Forged	ASTM A952, EN 1677	0000000	000000
1	5/16	23/32"	3 5/8"	2 3/8"	3/8"	3/8"	5,700	Forged	ASTM A952, EN 1677	0000000	00000
1	3/8	7/8"	4 7/16"	2 15/16"	15/32"	15/32"	8,800	Forged	ASTM A952, EN 1677	0000000	000000
1	1/2	1 1/32"	5 7/16"	3 17/32"	9/16"	9/16"	15,000	Forged	ASTM A952, EN 1677	0000000	000000
1	5/8	1 7/32"	6 3/16"	4 1/8"	11/16"	11/16"	22,600	Forged	ASTM A952, EN 1677	0000000	000000
2	7/32	21/32"	3 1/2"	2 13/32"	5/16"	5/16"	4,700	Forged	ASTM A952, EN 1677	0000000	00000
2	5/16	27/32"	3 29/32"	3"	3/8"	3/8"	9,900	Forged	ASTM A952, EN 1677	0000000	000000
2	3/8	15/16"	4 29/32"	3 1/2"	15/32"	15/32"	15,200	Forged	ASTM A952, EN 1677	0000000	000000
2	1/2	1 3/16"	5 29/32"	4 3/32"	9/16"	9/16"	26,000	Forged	ASTM A952, EN 1677	0000000	000000
2	5/8	1 13/32"	6 29/32"	4 11/16"	11/16"	11/16"	39,100	Forged	ASTM A952, EN 1677	0000000	000000