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The material contained herein has been developed to provide accurate and authoritative information about the practices
and procedures to protect employees in the galvanizing industry from the hazards of using chains for overhead lifting.
This material provides general information only and is not intended as a substitute for competent professional
examination and verification as to suitability and applicability. The publication of the material herein is not intended as a
representation or warranty on the part of the American Galvanizers Association, Inc. Anyone making use of this
information assumes all liability arising from such use.
Single Leg
Slings Double Leg Bridle Slings Triple and Quadruple Leg Bridle
Single Basket Slings Slings
Choker Vertical
Double Basket Slings
Hitch
Nominal
Chain
Size
90 90 60 45 30 60 45 30
in mm lb lb lb lb lb lb lb lb
Grade 30 (Proof Coil) Chain
3/8 10 1,480 1,850 3,200 2,600 1,850 4,800 3,920 2,770
1/2 13 2,520 3,150 5,450 4,450 3,150 8,180 6,680 4,720
5/8 16 3,860 4,830 8,360 6,830 4,830 12,500 10,200 7,240
3/4 20 5,930 7,420 12,800 10,500 7,420 19,300 15,700 11,100
Grade 43 (High Test) Chain
3/8 10 2,260 2,830 4,900 4,000 2,830 7,350 6,000 4,240
1/2 13 3,860 4,830 8,360 6,830 4,830 12,500 10,200 7,240
5/8 16 5,450 6,820 11,800 9,640 6,820 17,700 14,400 10,200
3/4 20 8,480 10,600 18,300 15,000 10,600 27,500 22,500 15,900
NOTE 1: The horizontal angle is the angle formed between the inclined leg and the horizontal plane
of the load.
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