Chain slings Assembled around the load and lifting arrangement
Durham Lifting supplies chain sling assemblies for industrial lifting, maintenance, fabrication, construction and demanding site operations. Single and multi-leg assemblies can be specified around the required working load limit, effective working length, sling angle, end fittings and operating environment.
Chain sling configurations
The number of legs is only one part of the specification. Capacity is affected by chain grade and diameter, the included angle, load distribution and connection arrangement. Durham Lifting can help establish the complete assembly rather than supplying an isolated component.
Single-leg chain slings
A straightforward lifting leg configured with a master link or connector at the top and the required lower fitting.
Useful where one controlled lifting point carries the loadTwo-leg chain slings
Paired legs for loads with two lifting points, specified around the sling angle and connection geometry.
Common for machinery, beams and fabricated loadsThree-leg assemblies
Three lifting legs connected through a suitable master-link assembly for compatible lifting points.
Requires consideration of load distribution and anglesFour-leg chain slings
Multi-leg assemblies for loads with four lifting points, with capacity established from the complete arrangement.
Suitable for frames, structures and engineered liftsChain grades for different lifting requirements
Grade selection affects the relationship between chain size, weight and working load limit. These established ranges remain available as supporting technical routes, while the main enquiry can begin here without a product code.
Grade 8 chain slings
Widely used alloy-chain systems with a broad choice of chain sizes, leg arrangements and compatible fittings.
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Grade 10 chain slings
Higher-grade chain can provide increased capacity for a given diameter, supporting lighter or more compact assemblies in suitable applications.
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Grade 12 chain slings
High-performance chain systems for applications where compact dimensions and reduced assembly weight may be important.
View Grade 12 detailsHooks and fittings selected with the chain
The correct chain sling combines compatible components throughout the assembly. Durham Lifting can specify master links, coupling links, hooks, shortening devices and lower connections around how the sling will actually be used.
What should you send us?
An existing tag or product code can help, but it is not essential. Send the lifting points, load and working arrangement, then the sales team can establish the appropriate leg configuration, chain system and fittings.
Chain slings supplied as part of the lifting arrangement
Chain slings can be coordinated with shackles, lifting points, beams and other below-the-hook equipment. If the project needs additional verification, proof-load testing and supporting certification can be discussed during quotation.
What information is needed for a chain sling quotation?
Provide the required WLL, number of legs, effective working length, lifting-point arrangement, end fittings, environment, quantity and certification requirements where known.
Can chain slings be supplied with different hook types?
Yes. Compatible sling hooks, safety hooks and other lower fittings can be considered as part of the complete assembly.
What is the difference between Grade 8, 10 and 12 chain?
Higher chain grades can offer greater capacity for a given chain diameter. The correct choice depends on the full lifting arrangement, required capacity, handling needs and component compatibility.
Can Durham Lifting help replace an existing chain sling?
Yes. Send the existing identification details, photographs and required dimensions so the replacement requirement can be reviewed.
Need a chain sling assembly?
Send the load, leg configuration, length and fitting requirements for a product-led quotation.