Care of Slings Multi Leg Chain Slings:
- Store slings in a dry area. If you do not plan on reusing them for an extended period of time, lightly oil them before storing.
- Hang multi leg chain slings vertically on an A frame.
- NEVER anneal alloy sling chains.
Use:
- Take note of the heat conditions which reduce the working load limits.
| Temperature of Chain |
Working Load Limit Reduction When Chain Heated |
Permanent Working Load Limit Reduction After Cooling |
|---|---|---|
| 500F | None | None |
| 600F | 10% | None |
| 700F | 20% | None |
| 800F | 30% | None |
| 900F | 40% | 10% |
| 1000F | 50% | 15% |
| Chain Size in Inches | Oblong Master Link in Inches | Working Load Limit In Pounds | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Size (Inches) |
Inside Width |
Inside Length |
 |
 |
 |
|
| 9/32 | .79 | 3.54 | 6.30 | 11,200 | 9,100 | 6,400 |
| 3/8 | 1 | 4.33 | 7.68 | 22,900 | 18,700 | 13,200 |
| 1/2 | 1-1/4 | 5.51 | 9.45 | 39,000 | 31,800 | 22,500 |
| 5/8 | 1-1/2 | 5.51 | 10.63 | 58,700 | 47,900 | 33,900 |
| 3/4 | 1-3/4 | 6.10 | 11.81 | 91,700 | 74,900 | 53,000 |
| 7/8 | 2 | 7.48 | 13.78 | 110,900 | 90,600 | 64,000 |