KUPLEX® chain slings
Restrictions on the angle of use

Variation of chain sling leg loading with leg angle for a load of 10t.

KUPLEX 8+10 Master Links have an angle guide forged onto them. If the sling angles are on or inside the guidelines the sling is within the angle range 0° < b £ 45°, as specified in the load chart.

All multi-leg chain slings exert a horizontal component of force, which increases as the angle from the vertical becomes greater.

No chain sling should be used if the angle from the vertical exceeds 60°, as beyond this point the forces in the legs drastically increase.

DO NOT USE MULTI-LEG CHAIN SLINGS AT ANGLES WITHIN THE SHADED AREA.

Angles of less than 15° should also be avoided as these can lead to the load becoming unstable.

Further Advice and Information

For further advice on any lifting problems, consult first with your local Certex branch, who is fully qualified to advise on all aspects of lifting, as well as providing all the necessary equipment and services.

A Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment is available from the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association.

Waggoners Court The Street Manuden Bishop’s Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 1D England Tel: +44 (0)1279 816504 Fax: +44 (0)1279 816524 www.leea.co.uk

All the advice and information contained in this publication is in line with recognised European and International Standards and Codes of Practice.

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