Industrial Lifting Chains: How Chain Slings Work and How to Choose the Right One

At CML SARL we supply Industrial Lifting Chains fundamental components in heavy-duty lifting and rigging operations. From ports and shipyards to construction sites, mining facilities and industrial plants, lifting chains are used where strength, durability and resistance to demanding working conditions are required

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# Industrial Lifting Chains: How Chain Slings Work and How to Choose the Right One Chains are fundamental components in heavy-duty lifting and rigging operations. From ports and shipyards to construction sites, mining facilities and industrial plants, lifting chains are used where strength, durability and resistance to demanding working conditions are required. At CML SARL, we supply industrial chains, chain slings and lifting assemblies designed for maritime and industrial applications. ## What Is a Lifting Chain? A lifting chain is a series of interconnected steel links designed to handle loads under controlled lifting conditions. Unlike ordinary chains used for general purposes, lifting chains and their components are designed and selected according to their intended lifting application and rated capacity. CML's lifting and pulling materials range includes chain slings and assemblies, while its steel products range includes G80 chain components and certified lifting assemblies. ## What Is a Chain Sling? A chain sling is a lifting assembly made from one or more chain legs combined with components such as: * Master links * Hooks * Connecting links * Shortening devices * Shackles * Other compatible lifting accessories Chain slings can be configured for different load shapes and lifting requirements. ## Why Use Chain Slings? Chain slings are particularly useful for demanding industrial lifting operations because they offer several important characteristics. ### Ex...