GrabIQ Safe Use

Gunnebo Lifting - GrabiQ

Information for safe use and maintenance

The following information aims to give advice and explain the most common questions in order to ensure safe and proper use of lifting equipment.

It is of utmost importance that this information is known to the user, and in accordance with the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC this information must be delivered to the customer.

Gunnebo Lifting - GrabiQ

Information for safe use and maintenance

The in service temperature of the G8+ chain and G10 components affects the WLL as follows.

Temp. of sling (°C)	Reduction of WLL
-40 to 200 +200 to 300 +300 to 400	None 10% 25%

Upon return to normal temperature, the sling reverts to it’s full capacity within the above temperature range. Chain slings should not be used above or below these temperatures.
For chain grade 10 the maximum in service temperature is 200°C.

Surface treatment
Note! Hot-dip galvanizing or plating is not allowed outside the control of the manufacturer.

Asymmetric loading conditions
For unequally loaded chain legs we recommend that the WLL are determinated as follows.

2-leg slings calculated as the corresponding 1-leg sling
3 and 4-leg slings calculated as the corresponding 1-leg sling. (If it is certain that 2-legs are equally carrying the major part of the load, it can be calculated as the corresponding 2-leg sling.)

Severe environment
Chain and components must not be used in alkaline (>pH10) or acidic conditions (<pH6).
Comprehensive and regular examination must be carried out when used in severe or corrosive inducing environments.

In uncertain situations consult your Gunnebo Lifting dealer.

General advice

Ensure that the sling is precisely as ordered
Ensure that the manufacturers certificate is in order.
Ensure that the identification and the WLL on the ID-tag corresponds to the information on the certificate.
(The following ID-tag information is compulsory: WLL, Number of chain legs, nominal size (mm), individual ID mark, manufacturer, CE marking and year of manufacturing.
Ensure that the full details of the chain sling is recorded.
Ensure that the staff using the chain sling have received the appropriate information and training.

Protect yourself and others

Before each use the chain sling should be checked for obvious damage or deterioration.
Know the weight of the load, the centre of gravity and ensure it is ready to move and no obstacles will obstruct the lift.
Check the conformity of the load with the WLL of the ID tag for the specific working configuration. Never use a sling without a legible valid ID tag!
Prepare the landing site.
Never overload a sling and avoid shock loading
Never use an improper sling configuration.
Never use a worn out or damaged sling
Never ride on the load.
Never go under a suspended load.
Take into consideration that the load may swing or rotate
Watch your feet and fingers while loading / unloading.

Certex UK . Unit C1 Harworth Industrial Estate . Bryans Close . Harworth . Doncaster . DN11 8RY . Tel: 0845 230 7475 Fax: 0845 230 7476 . sales@certex.co.uk

All statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are believed to be reliable, but no guarentee is given as to their accuracy and/or completeness. The user must determine the suitability of the products for their own particulat purpose, either alone or in combination with other products and shall assume all risk and liability in connection therewith. Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy in the content of the tables, the information contained in this catalogue does not form part of any contact.