Yoke Grade 8 Chain Sling

Yoke Lifting Chain Slings: Grade 8

Single Leg, 2 Leg, 3 Leg and 4 Leg Chain Slings at any length to suit your application, with an optional shortening clutch or grab hook fitted for leg length adjustment

• Choice of end fitting, many types of lifting hooks and shackles.
• Grade 80 (gr 8 / GR:80) advertised here also known as Grade T, though we also supply Grade 10 chain slings (GR:100 / GR 10) and Grade 12.
• As well as Yoke products, a variety of chains, slings and components are available from other manufacturers such as the likes of Van Beest, Crosby, Kuplex, Gunnebo, RUD and Pewag. Please contact us if you have specific requirements.
• Digitised as standard by means of being fitted with an RFID chip, which can be used to accessthe  original certification.

Chain Diameters and Capacities

• 7mm chain = from 1.5 tonne (1500kg) to 3.15 tonnes (3150kg).
• 8mm chain = from 2 tonne (2000kg) to 4.25 tonnes (4250kg).
• 10mm chain = from 3.15 tonne (3150kg) to 6.7 tonnes (6700kg).
• 13mm chain = from 5.3 tonne (5300kg) to 11.2 tonnes (11200kg).
• 16mm chain = from 8.0 tonne (8000kg) to 17 tonnes (17000kg).
• 20mm chain = from 12.5 tonne (12500kg) to 26.5 tonnes (26500kg).
• 22mm chain = from 15 tonne (15000kg) to 31.5 tonnes (31500kg).
• 26mm chain = from 21.2 tonne (21200kg) to 45.0 tonnes (45000kg).
• 32mm chain = from 31.5 tonne (31500kg) to 67.0 tonnes (67000kg).

See the load chart below for more details on WLLs (working load limits) in various configurations.

Working Load Limit

Uniform Load Method of Rating BS EN 818-4
All general-purpose slings should be rated by the uniform load method as shown in the table below.

Chain Size
	Single Leg	Two Leg 0°-45°	Two Leg 45°-60°	Three and Four Leg 0°-45	Three and Four Leg 45°-60°
7mm	1.5 tonne	2.12 tonne	1.5 tonne	3.15 tonne	2.24 tonne
8mm	2.0 tonne	2.8 tonne	2.0 tonne	4.25 tonne	3.0 tonne
10mm	3.15 tonne	4.25 tonne	3.15 tonne	6.7 tonne	4.75 tonne
13mm	5.3 tonne	7.5 tonne	5.3 tonne	11.2 tonne	8.0 tonne
16mm	8.0 tonne	11.2 tonne	8.0 tonne	17.0 tonne	11.5 tonne
20mm	12.5 tonne	17.0 tonne	12.5 tonne	26.5 tonne	19.0 tonne
22mm	15.0 tonne	21.2 tonne	15.0 tonne	31.5 tonne	22.4 tonne
26mm	21.2 tonne	30.0 tonne	21.2 tonne	45.0 tonne	31.5 tonne
32mm	31.5 tonne	45.0 tonne	31.5 tonne	67.0 tonne	47.5 tonne

Chain Fittings / Terminations

Single Leg, 2 Leg, 3 Leg and 4 Leg Lifting Slings are available with various fittings, the more common of which we offer as standard.

Yoke Clevis Sling Hook
Type 8-043, Grade 8

Yoke Clevis Self Locking Hook
Type 8-026, Grade 8

Yoke Eye Grab Hook
Type 8-041, Grade 8

Yoke Half-Link Shortening Clutch
Type 8-078, Grade 8

Note: The chain fittings shown above are the more popular hooks and leg length adjuster types. Chain sling assemblies can be supplied with alternative fittings in Grade 8, Grade 10 or Grade 12 to suit your requirements.

Examples of alternate chain fittings

• C-Hooks
• Swivel Hooks
• Eye Hooks
• Foundry Hooks
• Clevis Shackles
• Reevable Egg Links

If you require a more bespoke, special, or uncommon chain sling arrangement, please don't hesitate to contact us with your specific requirements (e.g., number of legs, capacity, required fittings, and length) for more information.

Chain Sling Selection

In this catalogue the maximum working load limit for each size of chain is shown. These ratings are based on ideal conditions, however in practice, working conditions may vary widely. All lifting applications should be assessed by a competent person in order to establish the size and type of sling required.

Angle Tensions

In the case of multi-leg slings, the angle between the legs is critical. The actual tension on each leg increases when the angle between the legs increases as shown in the diagram opposite. For this reason all general purpose EN818 lifting chain slings are given a rating based upon use at 90º inc. angle. The included angle between the legs should never exceed 120º.

Chain Sling Headroom

The distance between the crane hook and the load is known as the “Head Room”. If a specific head room is required, the “Reach” of the chain sling must increase as the angle between the legs increases as shown opposite.

Lifting Reach - Effective Working Length

Also know as bearing to bearing (b-b) or chain length.

The reach of a chain sling is the distance between bearing points of the upper and lower terminal fittings. This distance, commonly known as the “Bearing to Bearing” length or effective working length. It is generally not the physical chain length between components, so this should be taken in to consideration when ordering chain slings.

Shortening clutches or grab hooks can also be fitted to a sling assembly to make the chain sling's effective working length adjustable, thus increasing the versatility of the sling.

Unusual Applications

Recommended Load Factors for unusual slinging methods and conditions.
Factor normally applied to W.L.L. of a Single Chain.

Temperature loadings: Applicable to chain temperature

• -40º to 200º C 1
• 200º C to 300º C 0,9
• 300º C to 400º C 0,75

Edge loadings: Applicable to load lifting and load lashing

r = more than 2 x chain size
Load factor 1 (100% WLL)

r = more than chain size
Load factor 0,7 (70% of WLL)

Not recommended without corner protection