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Lifting Chain Slings

Grade 8 and Grade 10 alloy chain slings to BS EN 818-4 / 818-2 — single, two, three or four-leg assemblies with master link, sling hooks and shortening clutches. Built to your application, supplied with test certificate.

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At a Glance

  • Material: Grade 8 or Grade 10 alloy steel chain with master link, sling hooks & fittings
  • Standard: BS EN 818-4 (Grade 8) / BS EN 818-2 (Grade 10)
  • Capacity: 1.1 to 31.5 tonnes per leg in standard chain sizes (6–32mm), multi-leg adds capacity
  • Configurations: Single, two, three or four-leg with master link, sling hooks, shortening clutches — bespoke per application
  • Identification: Identification tag with grade (8 or 10), SWL, manufacture date & serial number
  • Safety factor: 4:1 breaking strain (alloy chain to EN 818)
  • Lead time: UK stock for common assemblies; 1–2 weeks for bespoke configurations

Where Chain Slings Are The Right Choice

Chain slings are the heavy-duty option — significantly more expensive than synthetic slings but with capabilities polyester simply can’t match. They earn their cost in environments where webbing or round slings would fail.

Heat & Abrasion Tolerant

Alloy chain holds rated SWL up to ~200°C, with derating above. Use it in foundry, forging, hot-work and abrasive environments where polyester would melt or cut.

Repairable, Not Disposable

Damaged links, hooks or fittings can be replaced rather than scrapping the entire sling — chain slings have decade-long working lives with maintenance.

Multi-Leg Geometry

Two, three or four-leg assemblies for awkward loads, with shortening clutches to fine-tune leg lengths. Configure the sling to the load instead of fighting it.

Round vs Webbing vs Chain

The three sling types overlap in capacity but suit very different jobs. Chain slings are the right choice when heat, abrasion, sharp edges, multi-leg geometry or long service life matter more than weight or unit cost:

Round Slings

Round Slings

  • Material: Polyester yarn loop in tubular jacket
  • Standard: EN 1492-2
  • Capacity: 1–10t std, 100t bespoke
  • Heat tolerance: Up to ~80°C
  • Cost: Lowest
  • Best for: Polished & finished loads, irregular shapes
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Webbing Slings

  • Material: Flat polyester belt with sewn eyes
  • Standard: EN 1492-1
  • Capacity: 1–10t std, 100t bespoke
  • Heat tolerance: Up to ~80°C
  • Cost: Low
  • Best for: Pallets, crates, end-fitting attach points
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Chain Slings

  • Material: Grade 8 or Grade 10 alloy steel
  • Standard: EN 818-4 / EN 818-2
  • Capacity: 1.1t to 31.5t per leg, multi-leg
  • Heat tolerance: Up to ~200°C @ rated SWL
  • Cost: Highest (long-life, repairable)
  • Best for: Hot work, abrasive loads, multi-leg lifts

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LOLER, Certification & What’s Included

Slings are classified as lifting accessories under LOLER — that means they need a thorough examination by a competent person at least every 6 months, regardless of how often they’re used. Every sling we supply ships ready for that, with documentation that satisfies your auditor:

  • Test certificate — supplied with every sling, traceable serial number
  • Identification label — date of manufacture, serial number, safe working load
  • 6-monthly LOLER thorough examination — we do these on-site or you can post them in
  • Sling replacement service — when slings reach end-of-life, we replace and dispose of the old certified equipment correctly
  • Bespoke configurations — non-standard lengths, capacities or fittings via our local supplier network — usually 1–2 weeks
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Need Chain Slings Specified or Certified?

Tell us the load, the lift type and the environment — we’ll come back with the right sling and certification. Existing slings overdue for inspection? Book a LOLER thorough examination.

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