Chain Sling Ordering Instructions
To be used for both grade 80 and 100 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 Lodelok 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
Examples: DOS = Double Leg Chain Sling with an Oblong Link on top and Sling Hooks on the bottom. SGG = Single Leg Chain Sling with a Grab Hook on Each End.
Please also specify whether the chain sling is to be a welded assembly or a mechanical one.