Master Links

All KUPLEX components have strength characteristics that exceed those of the chain with which they are to be used.

Each KUPLEX component has a reference which relates to one of the chain sizes. Where the reference number includes a number, e.g. KSS 10N, the number itself refers to the chain size with which it is to be used, in this case 10mm chain. KUPLEX 8+10 7mm components are able to accept 6mm and 8mm Grade 8 chain and are marked 6/8-8 accordingly.

A component having a reference comprising letters only, e.g. KM-C, is a multipurpose component and in order to determine the relevant chain size it is necessary to refer to the appropriate table.

All KUPLEX components are subjected to 100% non-destructive testing in accordance with BS 6072 and individually tested to forces not less than the manufacturing proof forces. Each KUPLEX component conforms in all respects with EN 1677.

KUPLEX^® master links

Kuplex Master Links KM Generous internal dimensions ensure that the KM series Master Links will fit on to a wide range of crane hooks. For 3 and 4 leg slings, two KAL series Auxiliary Links must be attached or the KMML range utilised.
TYPE SIZE/ REFERENCE	WLL (t)		DIMENSIONS mm				WEIGHT kg
TYPE SIZE/ REFERENCE	8	8+10	A	B	D	S	WEIGHT kg
KM-A	1.5	1.6	152	76	17	12	0.47
KM-AA	2.12	2.36	120	68	19	11	0.51
KM-B	3.2	4.2	152	76	22	14	0.81
KM-C	6.7	8.4	178	108	30	20	1.7
KM-D	12.8	14	228	127	40	27	4.06
KM-E	17	21.2	254	140	45	28	5.76
KM-F	24.1	30	305	171	53	36	10.56
KM-G	35.5	44	305	203	69	40	16.58
KM-HN	46	57	340	210	74	48	22.02

Kuplex Master Link KAL Mechanically assembled link for three and four leg slings.
TYPE SIZE/ REFERENCE	WLL (t)	DIMENSIONS mm					WEIGHT kg
TYPE SIZE/ REFERENCE		R	C	A(DIA)	D	S	WEIGHT kg
KAL7	3.2	79	31	34	17	12	0.52
KAL10	6.4	110	44	46	24	17	1.74
KAL13	10.8	143	57	60	30	21	2.89
KAL16	16	187	71	76	37	26	6
KAL19	23	232	90	90	44	31	10.25

Kuplex Litalink KMML A cost effective alternative to the KM/KAL assembly for three leg and four leg slings designed for use only under the uniform load method of working load rating for general use.
TYPE SIZE/ REFERENCE	WLL (t)		DIMENSIONS mm			WEIGHT kg
TYPE SIZE/ REFERENCE	8	8+10	Link A	Link B	Section D x S	WEIGHT kg
KMML7	3.2	4.2	152 x 76	63 x 34	22 x 14	1.15
KMML10	6.7	8.4	178 x 108	86 x 44	30 x 20	2.9
KMML13	12.8	14	228 x 127	113 x 70	40 x 27	6.18
KMML16	17	21.2	254 x 140	135 x 70	45 x 28	10.76
KMML19	23.6	30	305 x 171	155 x 85	53 x 36	20
KMML23	35.5	44	305 x 203	175 x 105	69 x 40	35
KMML26	45	57	340 x 210	220 x 135	74 x 48	48
KMML3L*	67	85	406 x 228	254 x 127	70 x 70	71

Kuplex KM Series Usage Table General liftin service - uniform load method of rating
TYPE SIZE/ REFERENCE	SINGLE LEG		TWO LEG		THREE/FOUR LEG
	8	8+10	8	8+10	8	8+10
KM-A	6/7	-	-	-	-	-
KM-AA	8	7	6/7	7	-	6
KM-B	10	10	8	-	6/7	7/8
KM-C	13	13	10	10	8/10	10
KM-D	16/19	16/19	13/16	13/16	13	13
KM-E	23	23	19	19	16	16
KM-F	26	26	23	23	19	19
KM-G	32	32	26	26	-	-
KM-HN	32	32	32	32	-	-

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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.

Master Links

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