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ALLOY CHAIN SLING SYMBOLS AND CODING
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Types of Chain Slings
In describing the type, the following symbols are used to explain and label the sling.
Number of Chain Legs (First Symbol)
S
D
T
Single Chain Sling
Double Chain Sling (2 Legs)
Triple Chain Sling (3 Legs)
Quad Chain Sling (4 Legs)
   
Attachments (Second & 3rd Symbol)
O
P
E
R
S

SS  
G      
G
N   
F  
L      
LS     
J    
PH
PC
Oblong Master Ring or Sub-Assembly
Pear Link
Eliminator
Round Master Ring
Sling Hook
Swivel Sling Hook
Grab Hook (Cradle Style)
Grab Hook (No Cradle)
Foundry Hook
Lodelok Hook, Shur-loc and OBK style Hook
Lodelok Hook, Shur-loc and OBK (Swivel Type)
J-Hook
Plate Hook
Plate Clamp



Attachments (Continued)
CH
H
E
T
SPS
RPS
BTS
S

Choker Hook
Hammer Lock
Eye Bolt
Turnbuckle
Shackle (Screw Pin)
Shackle (Round Pin)
Shackle (Bolt Type)
Swivel Hoist Ring
Web Connecter
Specials
   
Sling Style(Adjustable Slings Only)
/
/B
/C
/SC
No Chain
Approximately With 1’ of Chain
Chain Shortener (In Line)
Shortening Clutch / Link
 
Additional and Special Sling Codes
ENS
END
SAL
DAL
SB
DB
Endless Single
Endless Double
Single Adjustable Loop
Double Adjustable Loop
Single Basket
Double Basket
Chain Sling Types