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3-leg Chain Slings
Slings with three legs of Grade 8 chain. The natural fit for round and three-point loads
- Grade 8 alloy chain rated to EN 818-4
- Adjustable legs with shortening hooks
- Test certificate with every hire
- Nationwide delivery
A 3-leg chain sling hangs three legs of Grade 8 alloy chain from a single master link, with a hook on each. The three legs sit naturally around a round load, so this is a great sling to use for manhole rings, tanks, drums and fabrications with three lifting points.
Spacing three connection points evenly around a circular load holds it steadier than a 2-leg sling can manage. Each leg also has a shortening hook, so you can pull links out of any leg to help keep an uneven load level.
What is a 3-leg chain sling used for?
Loads with three lifting points and round loads in general: manhole rings, tanks, drums and circular fabrications. Three evenly spaced legs hold a circular load level and can help stop it spinning or tipping during the lift.
How much can a 3-leg chain sling lift?
Our standard 8mm 3-leg sling is rated at 4.25 tonnes with the legs at up to 45 degrees from vertical. As with any multi-leg sling, the Working Load Limit decreases as the legs spread wider, and legs must never pass 60 degrees from vertical.
Do all three legs on a chain sling need to take the load?
The rating assumes the legs share the load evenly. If the load or the lifting points are uneven, use the shortening hooks to balance the legs.
3-leg Chain Sling Hire
For 3-leg chain sling hire anywhere in the UK, contact your nearest Site Equipment depot.