Rated Capacity for Chain Slings


1Rated Capacity for Chain Slings
Size of Chain90°60°45°30°60°45°30°
Grade(in.)(mm.)Single Chain @ 90° (lbs.)Double Chain Slings* (lbs.)Triple & Quad Chain Slings* (lbs.)**
1007/325.52,7004,7003,8002,7007,0005,7004,000
1009/327.04,3007,4006,1004,30011,2009,1006,400
1003/810.08,80015,20012,4008,80022,90018,70013,200
1001/213.015,00026,00021,20015,00039,00031,80022,500
1005/816.022,60039,10032,00022,60058,70047,90033,900
1003/420.035,30061,10049,90035,30091,70074,90053,000
807/822.034,20059,20048,40034,20088,90072,50051,300
80126.047,70082,60067,40047,700123,900101,20071,500
801-1/432.072,300125,200102,20072,300187,800153,400108,400

1 Rated Capacity also referred to as Working Load Limit.
When using chain slings in choke hitch, reduce the sling’s rated capacity by 20%.
* Do not exceed rated capacities. Sling capacity decreases as the angle from horizontal decreases. Slings should not be used at angles of less than 30°. Refer to the chain chart on this page and the Effect of Angle chart in the General Information section of our catalog.
** A Quad Chain Sling may not sustain the load evenly on each of its’ four legs. The maximum working load limits are therefore set at the same values as the Triple Chain Slings of equal quality and size and used with branches at the same angle of inclinations.