Eye Shortening Hook GR80

Shortening hooks are specialized lifting components used to quickly and accurately adjust the effective length of a chain. They make it possible to limit lifting height, compensate for uneven load distribution, and optimise horizontal lifting operations. This makes them particularly valuable in applications where flexibility and precision are required during lifting.

Our shortening hooks are designed with forged wings in the hook throat. These wings ensure that the load is evenly distributed over the chain link, reducing point loading and increasing both chain durability and operational safety.

When using shortening hooks, it is essential to consider the effect on the lifting angle. Shortening one or more chain legs alters the lifting geometry, and a reduced or more obtuse lifting angle can significantly decrease the permissible lifting capacity. For this reason, the applicable load tables, typically shown schematically on the identification plate of the lifting equipment, must always be consulted.

Safety guidelines when using shortening hooks

• Adjust chain lengths so that the hook always faces outward. This helps prevent hands or fingers from becoming trapped during hooking or sudden lifting movements.

• Closely monitor lifting angles and the forces involved. As the distance between chain legs increases, lifting capacity decreases rapidly.

• Regularly verify that the shortening hooks are correctly positioned and functioning properly before and during lifting operations.

Shortening hooks provide a practical and efficient way to adapt chain slings to the required lifting length and load distribution. When used correctly and in compliance with safety guidelines, they contribute to safe, controlled, and efficient lifting operations across a wide range of applications.

Specifications

6mm 1120kg

7-8mm 2000kg

10mm 3150kg

13mm 5300kg

16mm 8000kg

20mm 12500kg

22mm 15500kg