Chain Slings

Chain Slings

Types of Chain Slings:
In describing the type, the following symbols should be used if attachments are other than standard, give detail specifications.
First symbol (basic type)
S Single chain sling
C Single choker chain sling with a standard end link on
each end, no hook
D Double branch chain sling (2 legs)
T Triple branch chain sling (3 legs)
Q Quad branch chain sling (4 legs)

Second symbol (type of master link or end link)
O Oblong master link of standard dimensions

Third symbol (type of hook)
S Sling hook
G Grab hook
F Foundry hook
L Latchlok 100 hook

Additional coding is defined as follows
AS Adjustable single
ES Endless single
SAL Single adjustable loop
AD Adjustable double
SB Single basket
ED Endless double
DAL Double adjustable loop
DB Double basket