Chain Attachments
Slip hooks are very versatile because of their full, wide throat. They are commonly used on chain slings. They can easily be hooked up to a shackle, eyes or chain tied loads.
Clevis end hooks or grab and slip hooks with a clevis end connection, helps to permit a rapid attachment and/or removal from chain. A pin with a cotter pin installed is easily removed from the hook.
Hooks should be ordered according to the size chain on which they are to be used. High test hooks - Forged carbon steel, that is also heat treated and plated with a bright zinc finish is for use with Proof Coil chain (Gr. 30) and (Gr. 40) High-Test chain. Forged Alloy Steel hooks, are also heat treated which are plated with yellow dichromate. These are made to work with Transport (Gr. 70) and Alloy (Gr. 80) chain.
Caution: Do not use for overhead lifting. Working load limit must not be exceeded.
