Chain slings are among the most important pieces of equipment that rigging supervisors rely on to perform safe lifts. In addition to being more than capable of getting the job done, chain slings also have a reputation for being durable. A good chain sling can last for decades before needing replacement.
Mytee Products carries a variety of single- and multi-link chain slings usable with numerous fittings. Our chain slings are made in the USA with European fittings, guaranteeing a high-quality product that customers can rely on. We can also customize slings to meet specific needs, right here in our local facility in Ohio. Every sling we custom build is tested and certified as well. Learn more about our customization capabilities by using our free sling builder tool to design your own sling. If you can design it, we can build it.
A chain sling is an incredibly strong chain-and-hook tool used to lift cargo with a crane or towing cable.
A chain sling has a grade 100 steel alloy oblong master link. From the master link stems one, two, or three chain “legs.” The links of the chain legs are also grade 100 steel alloys. The end-fitting of each chain leg is a clevis grab hook.
Chain slings have high working load limits, but the limits differ depending on the degree angle at which the sling is lifting or towing the cargo.
Chain sling quality is standardized by the American Society in Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA), and the National Association of Chain Manufacturers (NACM).
Typically, the cargo is secured to the chain sling on the clevis hook end, while the cable is secured to the master link end.
The types of chain slings vary based on the grade of the chain (and, related to that grade, Working Load Limits of chain slings also vary), and based on how many legs the chain sling has.
Having more than one chain and hook helps spread out the tension when you’re lifting or towing a particularly heavy piece of cargo.
Using a chain sling in towing, rigging, or hoisting cargo is complex.