Lifting Chain

Lifting chain is designed for use with hoists, cranes, winches, and other material handling equipment. It is also used in rigging slings and for lashing. There are two standard grades for lifting chain: grade 80 lifting chain and grade 100 lifting chain
We will be using grade 100 lifting chain which is made of alloyed steel and is hardened and tempered for superior durability and fatigue resistance.Grade 100 lifting chain is made of Herc-Alloy 800, a heat-treated alloy with very high strength. 'When working with lifting chain, working load limit and rated capacity vary with the angle of use and the number of lifting chain used in a sling. For example, a single 5.5 mm lifting chain may be rated for 2100 lbs. at 90 degrees. A double 5.5 mm lifting chain may be rated for 60, 45, or 30 degree use with working loads of 3600, 3000, and 2100 lbs. respectively.'