Chain Fitting Types
CHAIN FITTING TYPES
Different Chain Fitting Types are available to cater for a wide range of applications. Primarily they are used for chains, rigging, material and safe handling purposes.
DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS
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- Hooks to lock itself when load is engaged.
- A spring loaded fitting with a safety latch for security in liftings.
- Hooks to swivel under load
fittings for chain slings
generally added to Chain Slings, chain fittings are utilised as part of a complete lifting application solution. Like Chain Slings, Chain Fittings are manufactured tro different grade ratings. The common grades are Grade 80 or Grade 100.
TYPES
- HOOKS & FITTINGS
- UNIVERSAL COUPLING COMPONENTS
- OBLONG LINKS
- CONNECTING LINKS
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GRADE 70, 80, 100 AND 120
- Grade70 is rated with a lashing capacity rather than a working load
- Grade80 is generally used as a sling component for overhead lifting and or rigging and tie-down applications where a lighter weight then Grade 100 is required.
- As per applications used for Grade 80, Grade100 is used where higher strength si required.
- Grade100 has roughly a 25% higher capacity rating https://www.absoluteliftingandsafety.com.au/chains-and-fittings-grade-100/when compared to Grade 80.
- Similar to grade 100, grade 120 has higher working loads.