Tips for Lifting Loads with CM Chain Slings

The durability and service life of chain slings are two essential factors for lifting loads in the industrial manufacturing and construction sectors. CM has more than a century of experience in this field, and that is why they can offer comprehensive systems that adapt to both the most complex and heavy applications, as well as the most common environments.

What exactly can they provide you and what aspects should be taken into account when using them? We’ll tell you then.

What are Chain Slings and what are they used for?

Slings are made up of chains, hooks, rings and other accessories. The standard configuration usually consists of different chain strands linked by a main link, a hammerlok and a suspension hook. However, they are manufactured in different configurations, such as single, double, triple or quadruple.

Its main function is lifting loads. They are generally used in combination with lifting equipment. In this way, they allow the user to create custom configurations, which makes the process more secure.

What is the Correct Use of Chain Slings?

In the case of CM chain slings, they must be used with the angle of inclination indicated on their identification plate, avoiding those that are less than 15º. In case of possible impact loads, the nominal load must be reduced according to the capacity table. They can be divided into 3 categories:

Weak impact. It occurs when the upward or downward movement is accelerated.
Medium impact. It happens when the chain slips at the time of load adjustment.
Strong impact. Appears when the load drops suddenly, without prior tension.

The load capacities of the CM slings are established assuming that the loads of the different legs are distributed symmetrically. When is a load considered symmetric? When they meet the following conditions:

The load is less than 80% indicated on the identification plate.
The angle of inclination of all the branches of the chain is greater than 15º.
In the cases of 3 or 4 branches, the corresponding angles do not deviate more than 15º between them.

Can CM Chain Slings be requested from the Rodavigo Website?

As we have incorporated the CM digital catalogue into our website, all types of slings, chains, hooks, rings and other accessories of this brand can be requested directly. For any questions or queries, you can also reach us through our contact form, email or phone number.