*See bottom for detailed instructions on how to use the Chain Sling Calculator
Select the style of chain sling you require
1. Select the grade of chain.
2. Select the size of chain based of the load you need to lift.
3. Select the length of the legs you require.
4. Select the number of legs you need.
5. Select upper side of sling.
i.e. “S” single and then “O” Master link or “G” Grab etc…
6. Select lower end fitting.
7. Select if you want to be able to adjust by adding an “A” (sometimes added at the beginning as above diagram)
Now that we know how the full description is laid out we are going to concentrate on the last section that gives you legs, end fittings, etc…
See [image 1]
You get the idea. If you need the sling adjustable, simply add the letter “A” at the end. SOSA.
Note: Keep in mind that not all slings can be made adjustable.
SINGLE LEG
DOUBLE LEG
TRIPPLE LEG
QUAD LEG
Rotates under load
As a safety precaution, Normal Eye Bolts are not recommended for Lifting at angles. Made from all steel construction the swivel lifting eye is a heavy duty lifting device which enables the user to safely lift units from horizontal to vertical and back again if required. Swivel Lifting Eyes are used where it is necessary to have full rotation of the loop Pivots 180 degrees and swivels 360 degrees simultaneously to allow lifting from any direction.
Other Name:
Bolt-On
Swivel Hoist Ring
Swivel Shackle
Grade 80 Rotating Eye Bolt
G-80 Swivel Rings | ||||||||||||||
Tape Size | WLL | Dimensions | Weight | Product | ||||||||||
(lbs) | (inches) | lbs/pc | Code | |||||||||||
D | 0 deg. | 90 deg. | A | W | B | C | E | G | T | N | ||||
1/4 | – | 20 | 1,213 | 606 | 2.057 | 1.107 | 1.428 | 0.677 | 0.512 | 2.109 | 1.770 | 0.54 | 0.90 | 297811613 |
5/16 | – | 18 | 1,323 | 661 | 2.076 | 1.130 | 1.427 | 0.694 | 0.512 | 2.078 | 1.727 | 0.55 | 0.92 | 297812013 |
3/8 | – | 16 | 1,984 | 1,102 | 2.089 | 1.134 | 1.424 | 0.643 | 0.709 | 2.076 | 1.767 | 0.56 | 0.95 | 297812418 |
7/16″ | – | 14 | 2,205 | 1,102 | 2.078 | 1.158 | 1.428 | 0.645 | 0.709 | 2.102 | 1.722 | 0.55 | 0.96 | 297812818 |
1/2″ | – | 13 | 2,205 | 1,102 | 2.068 | 1.155 | 1.420 | 0.680 | 0.787 | 2.116 | 1.824 | 0.55 | 0.98 | 297813220 |
5/8″ | – | 11 | 4,409 | 2,469 | 2.066 | 1.130 | 1.423 | 0.648 | 0.787 | 2.139 | 1.705 | 0.54 | 1.05 | 297814020 |
3/4″ | – | 10 | 8,818 | 4,409 | 2.756 | 1.378 | 1.949 | 0.748 | 1.181 | 2.677 | 2.205 | 0.63 | 2.11 | 297814830 |
7/8″ | – | 9 | 11,023 | 5,512 | 2.756 | 1.378 | 1.949 | 0.748 | 1.181 | 2.677 | 2.205 | 0.63 | 2.45 | 297815630 |
1″ | – | 8 | 13,889 | 6,945 | 3.363 | 1.575 | 2.374 | 0.866 | 1.181 | 3.202 | 2.727 | 0.71 | 3.11 | 297816430 |
1-1/4″ | – | 7 | 26,015 | 17,637 | 4.541 | 1.969 | 3.159 | 1.063 | 1.969 | 4.344 | 3.554 | 0.87 | 8.00 | 297818050 |
Tap Size | Dimensions (mm) | WLL at Lift Angle (tons) | Weight (lbs/pc) | Vanguard Code | ||||
A | E | W | Ø | 0 Deg. | 90 Deg. | |||
M8 | 55 | 13 | 30 | 13 | 0.60 | 0.30 | 0.92 | 2978 20813 |
M8 | 55 | 18 | 30 | 13 | 0.60 | 0.30 | 0.95 | 2978 20818 |
M10 | 55 | 18 | 30 | 13 | 0.90 | 0.45 | 0.96 | 2978 21018 |
M10 | 55 | 25 | 30 | 13 | 0.90 | 0.45 | 1.11 | 2978 21025 |
M12 | 55 | 20 | 30 | 13 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 1.11 | 2978 21220 |
M12 | 55 | 27 | 30 | 13 | 1.00 | 0.50 | 1.11 | 2978 21227 |
M16 | 55 | 24 | 30 | 13 | 2.00 | 1.12 | 1.11 | 2978 21624 |
M16 | 55 | 30 | 30 | 13 | 2.00 | 1.12 | 1.12 | 2978 21630 |
M16 | 55 | 35 | 30 | 13 | 2.00 | 1.12 | 1.15 | 2978 21635 |
M20 | 85 | 30 | 40 | 18 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 2.14 | 2978 22030 |
M20 | 85 | 43 | 40 | 18 | 4.00 | 2.00 | 2.20 | 2978 22043 |
M24 | 85 | 30 | 40 | 18 | 6.30 | 3.15 | 3.22 | 2978 22430 |
M24 | 85 | 38 | 40 | 18 | 6.30 | 3.15 | 3.27 | 2978 22438 |
M30 | 115 | 35 | 50 | 25 | 10.60 | 5.30 | 4.81 | 2978 23035 |
M30 | 115 | 50 | 50 | 25 | 11.80 | 8.00 | 8.30 | 2978 23050 |
M36 | 115 | 54 | 50 | 25 | 11.80 | 8.00 | 8.65 | 2978 23654 |