Lifting and rigging chain has been one of the most popular rigging products on the market for many years, mainly due to its strength, durability, and ease of use. All our alloy steel rigging and lifting chain is heat treated to offer industry leading load capacity and durability. Some steel rigging chains are approved for overhead lifting, while others are not, so it is important to always know what type of lifting chain your specific rigging application requires. There are 3 major grades of alloy steel chain that are approved for overhead lifting:
Grade 70 Alloy Steel Chain
Grade 80 Alloy Steel Chain
Grade 100 Alloy Steel Chain
Grade 120 Alloy Steel Chain
These special grades of alloy steel chain are ideal for overhead lifting due to their high strength and abrasion resistance, as well as their ability to stretch up to 20% before breaking when subjected to overloading. It is important to note however, that any amount of stretch during a lift is unacceptable. This is an essential safety feature that differentiates alloy steel chain approved for use in lifting slings from, for example, the type of steel chain you would find in a hoist.
In addition to g80, g100, and g120 alloy steel rigging chain we also offer grade 70 transport chain, commonly used in the trucking and transportation industry. We can provide you with any rigging product on the market, so if you cannot find what you are looking for, or if you don’t know exactly what you need, call or email our sales team to speak with a rigging product specialist.