DOMINION CHAIN DIVISION
CHAIN SLINGS

Follow these Recommendations for
Safer Chain Sling Use

The proper selection, application, care and inspection of chain slings used in moving material by hoisting can produce efficient and economical handling operations with minimum hazard to persons and property.

Dominion Chains recommendations

  1. Know your sling manufacturer. Dominion will insure that chain slings supplied to you are in compliance with OSHA regulations covering Industrial Slings.
  2. Know your load - determine the weight, center of gravity, angle of lift and select the proper size and type of sling.
  3. Never overload the sling - check the working load limit on the identification tag.
  4. Visually examine chain before each use for gouged, bent or damaged links or components.
  5. Do not point load hooks - load should bear on bowl of hook.
  6. Make sure chain is not twisted, knotted or kinked before lifting load.
  7. Protect chain by padding when lifting sharp edged loads.
  8. Do lift and lower loads smoothly. Do not jerk.
  9. Protect chain against corrosion during storage.
  10. Store chain properly on A-frame.

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Failure to read, understand, and follow these instructions may cause serious injury or property damage.

Inspection

  1. Schedule periodic link-by-link inspection of chain slings, based on frequency of sling use, severity of service conditions, nature of lifts being made and experience gained on service life of slings used in similar circumstances.
  2. Clean chain prior to inspection, to make damage or defects more easily seen.
  3. Hang chain vertically, if practical, for preliminary inspection. Measure reach accurately (bearing point of master link to bearing point of hook). Check this length against reach shown on tag.
  4. Inspect link by link, where the following should be looked for:
    A. Bent, gouged, nicked, or worn or elongated links.
    B. Cracks, scoring or marking tending to weaken links. Transverse markings are the most dangerous.
    C. Severe corrosion.
    D. Excessive wear-Slings with links having wear exceeding that shown in Table of Wear (page     i28a.htm) should be removed from service.
  5. Check master links and hooks for all of the above faults - hooks especially for excessive throat opening.

It is strongly recommended that chain slings showing faults by the above inspection method be immediately removed from service and returned to manufacturer for repair.

Dominion offers chain sling inspection service performed by our own qualified inspectors.

Value Added Through Your Distributor

He saves you money 8 ways:

  1. He's a local businessman -he knows your company, your products, your requirements.
  2. He warehouses the supplies and equipment you need to get the job done.
  3. He cuts down paperwork by combining items on orders, receiving reports, invoices.
  4. He works to meet your delivery schedule and expedites before he's asked.
  5. He's got technical know-how to help you solve problems everywhere in the plant.
  6. He calls in factory specialists whenever you need advice.
  7. He's the finest ally you could ask for when shop emergencies come up.
  8. He's right on the job when you want him - as close as the dial on your phone.

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