2 Leg Chain Sling Specifics

The chain itself comes in a wide array of link sizes and this will be dependant upon the lifting capacity you require. For example with a 2 leg chain sling a 10mm chain will handle up to 4.25 tonnes. Whereas a 20mm chain size will enable 17 tonnes to be lifted. The maximum lifting capacity for slings with the same size of chain will increase the more legs are used. For example a 2 leg, 16mm will get you 11.2 tonne but with a 3 or 4 leg of the same size you can achieve 17 tonnes.

The chain length can be almost anything. But we typically supply anything from 1 metre (bearing to bearing) up to 10 metres. Let us know if you require an off standard size.

With multiple leg slings the chain will splay out creating angles from the vertical. It is these angles which will cause the safe working load to change. Therefore you must ALWAYS consult the chain slinging safety charts prior to use to ensure you are not exceeding the stipulated WLL.

The hitch type in which you use your chain sling, other than straight will impact the working load limit.

Basket and choke hitches are popular methods with a chain sling. The difference between the two is that the chain passes around the load and hooks back to the master link in a basket hitch but back into the chain itself in a choke hitch.

Other Chain Slings

Depending on your load a 2 leg chain sling may not be the best option for you so think about our other chain sling set ups. We can supply 1 leg, 3 leg and 4 leg chain slings to suit your needs. Flat web and round slings are also worth considering.