German Quality Grade 80
Four Leg Chain Slings complete with shortening Hook, Self Locking Hooks and
Test Certificate.
Important Instructions on the Use of Alloy GRADE 80 Chain Slings
Safety Warning of Hazardous Conditions:
Extreme care should be taken when using the Grade 80 Chain Slings in close proximity of high temperature.
It is therefore recommended that the user must always choose to err on the side of safety and make ample provisions for reduced Working Load Limits.
The following are Our recommendations:
Acidic Conditions:
Alloy Grade 80 slings should not be used in acidic or lyes solutions nor in any other corrosive environment.
Temperature Conditions:
- -30°C to 200°C no reduction in W.L.L.
- 200°C up to 300° Reduce W.L.L. by 10%
- 300°C up to 400° Reduce W.L.L. by 25%
- DO NOT USE ABOVE 400°
Galvanising:
- Alloy chains and fittings should not be hot-dip galvanised nor electro-plated
- Galvanised slings must always have the Working Load Limit reduced by 20%
- Galvanising should only be done after consultation with the manufacturer