KITO Chain Sling 100 User manual

Owner’s Manual
OM-CS5ZZZ-MGE-00
To Customer
• Thank you for purchasing KITO Chain Sling 100 (S5 Model).
• The operators and maintenance engineers of KITO Chain Sling 100 (S5 Model) are requested to read this manual
before operation and maintenance work.
• After reading, please keep this manual at hand for future use.
KITO Chain Sling 100
(S5 Model)

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Introduction
・ Equipped with link chains and various fittings, KITO Chain Sling 100 (S5 Model) has been designed
and manufactured to provide optimum slings for your various types of slinging work.
・ In case you purchase and assemble the link chains and various fittings on your own, those
certified by a business entity as being familiar with the structure of the chain sling and having
expertise should assemble them according to the instructions in the separately provided “KITO
Chain Sling 100 (S5 Model) Assembly Manual”.
■Disclaimer
・KITO shall not be liable for any damage incurred thereof due to natural disaster such as fire, earth
quake, and thunderbolt, conduct by third party, accident, willful conduct or negligence by customer,
erroneous use and other use exceeding the operational condition.
・KITO shall not be liable for any incidental damage due to the use or non-use of KITO Chain Sling 100
(S5 Model) such as the loss of business profit, suspension of business and damage of the lifted load.
・KITO shall not be liable for any damage arising from negligence of the contents in the Owner’s Manual
and the use of KITO Chain Sling 100 (S5 Model) exceeding the scope of its specification.
・KITO shall not be liable for any damage arising from the malfunction due to the combination of KITO
Chain Sling 100 (S5 Model) with other devices in which KITO is not concerned.
■Restriction on Use
・KITO Chain Sling 100 (S5 Model) described herein is not designed and manufactured for transporting
people. Do not use it for that purpose.
・KITO Chain Sling 100 (S5 Model) described herein is designed for the materials handling work such
as lifting/lowering and traveling the load under ordinary operational condition. Do not use it for the work
other than materials handling work.
・Do not assemble and use KITO Chain Sling 100 (S5 Model) as part of the equipment/machine not
intended for moving a load.
■Operators
・In case of using KITO Chain Sling 100 (S5 Model) to carry out slinging work or operating a crane,
comply with the local laws and regulations.
・Be sure to wear the proper clothing and protective equipment when using and operating KITO Chain
Sling 100 (S5 Model).
■Before Use
Before using KITO Chain Sling 100 (S5 Model), measure the dimension measurement positions
described in “KITO Chain Sling 100 (S5 Model) Periodic Inspection Standard Manual” and take down
the measured values.
“KITO Chain Sling 100 (S5 Model) Assembly Manual” and “KITO Chain Sling 100 (S5 Model)
Periodic Inspection Standard Manual” are separately provided. Contact KITO for any inquiries.
■Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................2
■Safety Precautions....................................................................................................................................3
1. Handling the Product.................................................................................................................................3
2. Considerations for Safety Work.................................................................................................................8
3. Management............................................................................................................................................10
Table of Contents

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1. Handling the Product
(1) General Matters on Handling and Control
• The chain sling shall not be disassembled and repaired by personnel other than maintenance engineers.
• Do not modify the chain sling and its accessories.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in death or serious injury.
• When discarding the chain sling, disassemble it not to be used and discard in accordance with the ordinances of
local government or the rules specified by the business entity.
Ask the local government or the relevant section for the details.
• Carry out daily inspection by user.
• Carry out inspection (monthly, annual) by maintenance engineer.
• Before using the product, prepare a list of measured values of each part by referring to “(2) Periodic inspection” on
page 12 and the subsequent pages.
• Keep the record of the inspection.
Failure to comply with these instructions may cause bodily injury or loss of property.
Prohibited
DANGER
CAUTION
Mandatory
Mandatory
• Understand the contents of the Owner’s Manual sufficiently. Then operate the chain sling.
Failure to comply with this instruction may result in death or serious injury.
Safety Precautions
Improper use of KITO Chain Sling 100 (S5 Model) causes danger such as drop of lifted load. Read
this Owner’s Manual carefully before installation, operation and maintenance. Use the product after
understanding the product knowledge, safety information and precautions. Please keep this manual in a
place always accessible to the operators and maintenance engineers.
Description of Safety Symbols
means “Prohibited” or “You must not do”.
Prohibited action is shown in the circle or described near the circle.
This Owner’s Manual uses as the general prohibition.

means “Mandatory Action” or “You must do”.
Required action is shown in the circle or described near the circle.
This Owner’s Manual uses as the general instruction.
Further, the event described in CAUTION may result in serious accident depending on the situation.
Both DANGER and CAUTION describe important contents. Please follow the instruction.
This Owner’s Manual classifies the precautions into three categories of “DANGER”, “WARNING” and “CAUTION”.
Description of Signal Words
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
Prohibited
Mandatory

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(2) Precautions for Use
• When the working load limits of the chain sling are exceeded, never lift a load.
• Never get on the suspended load. Also, never use the chain sling for any purposes of carrying someone.
• Do not operate the chain sling in the manner of swinging the suspended load.
• Do not stay below the suspended load.
• Do not use the damaged chain sling.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in death or serious injury.
• Care should be taken not to allow the suspended load to be caught by other structure or wiring.
• Do not use the chain sling whose sling tag is defaced.
Failure to comply with these instructions may cause bodily injury or loss of property.
DANGER
CAUTION
Prohibited
Prohibited
Mandatory
Mandatory
• Fully understand the performance and characteristics of the product to select an optimum chain sling suitable to
the working conditions.
Failure to comply with this instruction may result in death or serious injury.
• Before using the chain sling, check the dimension measurement positions of the fittings described in the separately
provided KITO Chain Sling 100 (S5 Model) Period Inspection Standard Manual and take down the measured values.
Failure to comply with this instruction may cause bodily injury or loss of property.
(Heat resistance) When using the chain sling in the high-
temperature atmosphere, reduce the working load
limit as listed in the table.
Once the chain sling is used under high
temperature, use it at the reduced working load
limit even under normal temperature.
(Cold resistance) Operable down to –40°C.
(Chemical resistance) Inoperable.
(Durability) In case of the following conditions, reduce
the working load limit to 80%, and select the
appropriate slings.
1. Work that is carried out with high frequency or
when the working load is applied continuously
2. Work in which vibration is applied continuously
3. Usage by incorporation in an automatic line
(Safety factor) A safety factor for working load limit of single-leg
lifting is 5 or more.
(Angle of loading) The working load limit changes depending on the angle of loading. See Table
“Slinging Methods and Working Load Limits” on Page 6 to select the sling you
want to use.
When using the chain sling under the special working conditions, consult KITO beforehand.
KITO responds to special specications, including textile slings.
Temperature working load limit (%)
Over –40°C to
100°C 100
Over 100°C to
200°C 90
Over 200°C to
300°C 75
Over 300°C to
350°C 65
Over 350°C to
400°C 60
Over 400°C Unacceptable

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(3) Types and Component Parts of KITO Chain Sling 100 (S5 Model)
Clevis Type Constituent Components
Eye Type Constituent Components
Single leg sling
Double legs sling
Master link
Hi-coupling
Hi-coupling
Sling hook
Chain
Sling tag
Clevis master link
Chain pin + Spring pin
Chain pin + Spring pin
Sling hook
Chain
Sling tag
Reach (L)
Reach (L)

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(4) Slinging Methods and Working Load Limits
Note that in the case of using the Large Master Link HMG/HMH or the Master Link HMF with sub links,the “Slinging
Methods and W.L.L. (Working Load Limits)” will be di󰀨erent.
Please refer to the appropriate tables and use the product within the range of the working load limits.
Reductions in the
working load limits
In order to use products safely over a long period, when using
products under the conditions described on the right,the working load
limits should be reduced to 80% and the appropriate slings should be
selected.
▼
1. Work that is carried out with high frequency or when
the working load is applied continuously
▼
2. Work in which vibration is applied continuously
▼
3. Usage by incorporation in an automatic line
• The working load limits of the chain sling differ depending on the slinging method and angle of loading (θin the table).
• Be sure to check the slinging method and angle of loading, and select the sling suitable to the suspended load.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in death or serious injury.
Mandatory
DANGER
◎For slinging methods that have a “ * ” mark, in situations where the chain is used by hooking on a grab hook (in order to adjust the length, etc.) the working load limits become
70% of the values shown in the above table. For slinging methods that do not have a “ * ” mark, no load reduction is required.
◎The bold-faced numerical values in the tables are exclusive values for “When using the Large Master Link HMG/HMH” and “When using the Master Link HMF with sub links”
respectively.
When using
the Large
Master Link
HMG/HMH
When using
the Master
Link HMF
with sub
links
Slinging method
Angle of loading θ
Chain
diameter
(mm)
Single
leg
Double legs Triple and
quadruple legs Double legs
Quadruple legs Double
choke
hitch
Choke hitchEndless
Slinging with hooks Direct slinging
Double legs
Single
leg

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(5) Sling Tag
The sling tag indicating the working load limits is attached to KITO
Chain Sling 100 (S5 Model).
Before using the chain sling, check that it is properly attached.
Before using the chain sling, be sure to check the sling method and the
working load limits for each angle of loading.
Sling tag attaching
position
Manufacture Date
Working Load Limit
Chain Diameter
Working Load Limit
FrontBack
Chain Diameter
Working Load Limit
Management No. Mark
Manufacture Date
FrontBack
No. of Chain Legs
Management No. Mark
Sling Tag

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2. Considerations for Safety Work
• Carry out daily inspection before operation.
Failure to comply with this instruction may result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Prohibited
Mandatory
• Do not use in a wrong manner.
Failure to comply with this instruction may result in death or serious injury.
Overload
Higher load
・
Be sure to lift a load in the center (deepest spot) of the hook. Do not lift a load with the tip of the hook.
・
Do not use the Hook without a Hook Latch or damaged Hook.
・ Do not leave a load left suspended for a long time.
・ Observe the working conditions (Page 4) to use the chain sling.
・ Observe the service limits due to wear and elongation.Do not use the chain sling if it is deformed
or cracked.
・
Do not enter beneath a lifted load.
・
Be careful not to pinch your ngers in the latch when using the self locking hook or swivel hook
with latch lock.
・
Do not cut, extend, or weld the load chains.
×
×
×
×
・ When lifting a load with multiple chain sling legs, lift it in such a
manner that each chain will be equally loaded.
・ When the working load limits of the chain sling are exceeded, never
lift a load.
・ The working load limits di󰀨er depending on the angle of loading.
Before selecting the sling, check the angle of loading.
・ Do not apply a shock load to the chain sling.
・ When lifting a load with sharp edges, be sure to apply pads to them
to protect the links from a direct bending force.
・ Before using the chain sling, correct a twist of the chain.
・ In case it is di󰀩cult to equally lift a load due to the type of packing,
select the slings based on the higher-load side.

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<Precautions for using a shortening clutch>
・When attaching a shortening clutch VWW,
engage a link until a latch (stopper pawl) clicks
and make sure that the link does not come off.
・When detaching, press the latch hard to
disengage the link, and remove.
・Be sure to apply the load to the load side chain.
・Do not lift it wrapped around a load (choke
hitch). Doing so may cause deformation and
breakage of the shortening clutch.
<Precautions for using a self locking hook or a swivel hook>
・Do not swivel the swivel hook HJK with a load
applied.Doing so may break the nut part.
・When slinging a hook onto an eyebolt, etc.,
make sure to enter the center of the hook and
use it.Do not receive a load at the end of the
hook because it may be deformed or damaged.
For the Self locking hook HJJ and swivel hook
HJK, a lock mechanism will be damaged.
Latch
Hold and pull up
this chain.
Push or
pull up
×××
When used When detaching
Receiving the
load at the end
load side chain
no-load side chain
*Do not apply the load
to the no-load side.
Choke hitch
3. Cautions After Use
CAUTION
Mandatory
• When carrying the chain sling, do not throw or drag it.
• After using the chain sling, wipe off dirt and waterdrops and store it in a place with an appropriate environment to
protect against rust.
Failure to comply with this instruction may cause bodily injury or loss of property.

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4. Management
(1) Daily inspection
■ Check if the sling tag is attached.
・Do not use the chain sling having no sling tag.
■ Check the sling chain for any deformation.
・Do not use the sling chain whose deformation is
visually detectable.
■ Check the sling chain for any flaws.
・In case a weld zone has a flaw deeper than 1.0
mm, do not use the chain sling.
・In case a non-weld zone has a flaw deeper than
1.5 mm, do not use the chain sling.
・Do not use the chain sling if it is cracked.
■ Check the fitting assembly for any deformation
and flaws.
・Do not use the fitting assembly whose
deformation or flaws are visually detectable.
■ Check the fitting assembly for any defects.
・Check the chain pin of the clevis-type fitting for
any defects. Do not use the chain pin whose
deformation is visually detectable.
・
Once the spring pin is removed, it is not reusable.
Do not use the fitting assembly if it has no spring
pin.
・Check that the spring pins are attached to the
chain joint and swivel hook HJK.
Weld zone
Flaw Crack
A
Chain
Spring pin
View A
Chain joint of the hook or fitting
Chain pin
Swivel hook HJK
Spring pin
Sling tag attaching
position
DANGER
Mandatory
• Carry out daily inspection before operation.
• Carry out daily inspection by user
• In case a defect is found during inspection, do not use the chain sling.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in death or serious injury.

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(2) Periodic inspection
■ Periodic inspection has to be conducted by those certified by the business entity.
■ Establish the operation standards and inspection standards that suit your work environment by
referring to “(2) Periodic inspection” on page 12 and the subsequent pages, and carry out periodic
inspections.
■ Specify sling management numbers to manage them with a ledger.
■ When discarding the product, comply with the ordinance of local goverment or the business entity.
• Never use other than KITO original parts.
• To use supply parts, check the type of the relevant component parts.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in death or serious injury.
• Danger always exists in moving a suspended load. Observe correct operation and proper management.
Failure to comply with this instruction may cause bodily injury or loss of property.
DANGER
CAUTION
Prohibited
Mandatory
Mandatory
• Periodic inspection and repair should be carried out by the maintenance engineers certified by the business entity.
• Be sure to carry out periodic inspection and repair with no load suspended.
• In case a defect is found in periodic inspection, repair it immediately without using the chain sling as it is.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in death or serious injury.
■ Check the hi-coupling assembly for any defects
and deformation.
・Do not use the hi-coupling whose fitting pin is
about to come off.
・Once the spring collar and protective collar are
removed, it is not reusable.
・Do not use the hi-coupling whose fitting pin or
U-shaped fitting is deformed. In case they are
deformed, they may have been overloaded.
・Do not use the considerably corroded
hi-coupling.
Fitting pin
U-shaped
fitting
Protective collarProtective collar
Spring collar
5. Discarding the Product
■ When discarding the product, comply with the ordinance of local goverment or the business entity.

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Item Check method Service limit or criteria
1. Chain
(1) Sling tag
– Visual check & point
caliper –
Sling tag
・The sling with no sling tag is not acceptable.
・If the characters of the sling tag are unclear, replace it by a new one.
The working load limit of the sling is marked on
the sling tag. The sling with no sling tag is not
acceptable.
(2) Deformation In case of direct slinging, check elaborately the
contact parts of the chain and suspended load.
The following chains are not acceptable.
・Those deformed more than 10% of the chain diameter
・Those with even one link deformed beyond the service limit
(3) Flaw (Contact
damage, crack)
a) Scratch on the weld zone ・The service limit is 1.0 mm deep for the scratch on the weld zone.
b) Scratch on the non-weld
zone
Crack
Scratch
(Through visual check)
・The service limit is 1.5 mm deep for the scratch on the shoulder, etc.
・Do not use the cracked chain.
・ It is recommended to check for ne cracks by a dye penetrant test or
other means.
(4) Wear (Measure the chain diameter
(D) with point caliper.)
D
・Chains worn more than 10% of the chain diameter (D)
Working load limit
(t)
Chain diameter (D) mm
Standard Limit
1.1 6.0 5.4
1.5 7.0 6.3
2.0 8.0 7.2
3.2 10.0 9.0
5.2 13.0 11.7
8.0 16.0 14.4
12.5 20.0 18.0
DANGER
CAUTION
Avoid twisting.
Otherwise, the chain may
deform.
Be sure to apply pads
to the sharp edges.

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Item Check method Service limit or criteria
(5) Elongation Measure 5 links.
㻌
1 pitch
Sum of pitches of 5 links (L)
Chain diameter
(mm)
Sum of pitches of 5 links (L) mm
Standard Limit
6.0 91.0 95.6
7.0 106.0 111.3
8.0 121.5 127.6
10.0 151.5 159.1
13.0 197.0 206.9
16.0 240.0 252.0
20.0 300.0 315.0
(6) Corrosion ・Chains with deep corrosion
・ Chains whose connecting part with the tting does not rotate smoothly
due to corrosion
2. Chain pin – Disassembly check, visual
check & slide caliper –
Chain
Spring pin
Chain pin
Chain connecting part
Reassemble correctly according to the Assembly
Manual. When reassembling, replace the spring
pin with new one.
(1) Deformation
(2) Wear
(3) Corrosion
(Visual check)
(Visual check)
• In case deformation is visually detectable, the chain pin has exceeded
the service limit.
Chain
diameter (mm)
Chain pin diameter (d) mm Code of chain pin kit
Standard Limit
6.0 7.5 7.2 VP2060K･VPA06
7.0 9.0 8.6 VP2070K･VPA07
8.0 10.0 9.6 VP2080K･VPA08
10.0 13.0 12.5 VP2100K･VPA10
13.0 16.0 15.4 VP2130K･VPA13
16.0 21.0 20.2 VP2160K･VPA16
20.0 24.0 23.0 VP2200K
25.0 24.0 VPA20
（20.0）32.0 30.7 VP2250
Caution:
20-mm chain pin applicable codes
VP2200K:VA2200･VB2200･VC2200
VD22016･VE2200･VN2200
VR2200･VSL3200
VPA20:VGG20
・Those with deep corrosion
・ Those with the tting or hook not rotating smoothly due to corrosion
DANGER

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Item Check method Service limit or criteria
(4) Spring pin When replacing the chain, replace the chain pin as
well.
When reassembling, replace the spring pin with
new one.
3. Hooks and clevis
master links
(1) Deformation and
wear
– Visual check & vernier
caliper –
(Visual check)
・They should not be dropped or damaged.
・The hook latch must not be dropped or damaged.
Upon purchase, measure at their respective
measurement positions and carry out inspection
with reference to those measured values.
Item Limit
Hook opening Over the reference value
Deformation More than 5% of the reference value
Wear More than 5% of the reference value
・The nominal reference values are indicated for the respective parts
for your information, but note that there are slight dimensional errors
because of forging heat treatment.
・Those with visually detectable deformation have already exceeded the
service limit.
Sling hook
VSL2/HTL2
VSL4/HTL4
(Measured with calipers) ・Those with visually detectable deformation such as twist have exceeded
the service limit.
Dimension
measurement
position
M (mm) A (mm) emboss a (mm)
Reference
value
Upon purchase, enter the measured value of the
respective dimension measurement positions.
Limit value Reference value x 0.95 Reference value
* Before using the chain sling, prepare a list of measured values of each
part.
* The following table lists the nominal reference values of the respective
codes for your information.
A
M
a
Sling hook HTL005
Chain
diameter
(mm)
Code
Nominal reference values
(mm)
M A Emboss a
6.0
VSL2060 20.5 - 41.0
6.0
HTL2060 20.5 11.5 43.0
6.0
VSL4060
･
HTL4060 24.5 11.0 54.0
6.0
HTL005 17.0 8.0 42.0
7.0
VSL4070 30.0 13.5 61.5
8.0
VSL4080
･
HTL4080 30.0 13.5 61.5
10.0
VSL4100
･
HTL4100 37.5 17.0 71.5
13.0
VSL4130
･
HTL4130 47.5 21.5 82.5
16.0
VSL4160
･
HTL4160 60.0 26.5 99.0
20.0
VSL4200
･
HTL4200 75.0 34.0 124.0
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
M
a
Sling hook VSL4
A
M
a
Sling hook HSR
A
M
a
Sling hook HTL4
Sling hook VSL2
M
a

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Item Check method Service limit or criteria
Foundry hook VSF
Foundry hook VSF
a
M
・Those with visually detectable deformation such as twist have exceeded
the service limit.
Dimension
measurement
position
M (mm) Emboss a (mm)
Reference
value Upon purchase, enter the measured value of the respective dimension measurement positions.
Limit value Reference value x 0.95 Reference value
* Before using the chain sling, prepare a list of measured values of each part.
* The following table lists the nominal reference values of the respective
codes for your information.
Chain diameter
(mm) Code Nominal reference values (mm)
M Emboss a
6.0 VSF06 26.0 73.0
7.0 VSF07 31.0 87.0
8.0 VSF08
10.0 VSF10 36.0 103.0
13.0 VSF13 43.0 117.0
16.0 VSF16 50.5 134.0
Foundry hook HSF
A
Foundry hook HSF
M
a
Those with visually detectable deformation such as twist have exceeded
the service limit.
Dimension
measurement
position
M (mm) A (mm) Emboss a (mm)
Reference
value
Upon purchase, enter the measured value of the
respective dimension measurement positions.
Limit value Reference value x 0.95 Reference value
* Before using the chain sling, prepare a list of measured values of each part.
* The following table lists the nominal reference values of the respective
codes for your information.
Chain
diameter
(mm)
Code
Nominal reference values (mm)
M A Emboss a
6.0 HSF06 26.0 11.0 73.0
7.0 HSF08 31.0 13.5 87.0
8.0
10.0 HSF10 36.0 16.0 103.0
13.0 HSF13 43.0 19.0 117.0
16.0 HSF16 50.0 24.0 134.0
20.0 HSF20 61.0 27.0 157.0

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Item Check method Service limit or criteria
Grab hook VGG/HGG ・Those with visually detectable deformation such as twist have exceeded
the service limit.
Dimension
measurement
position N (mm) B (mm) T (mm) H (mm)
Reference value Upon purchase, enter the measured value of the
respective dimension measurement positions.
Limit value Reference value x 0.95
Reference
value x 1.05
* Before using the chain sling, prepare a list of measured values of each part.
* The following table lists the nominal reference values of the respective
codes for your information.
Grab hook VGG
Chain diameter
(mm) Code Nominal reference values (mm)
NTH
6.0 VGG06 17.6 27.0 8.3
7.0 VGG07 23.5 36.0 10.5
8.0 VGG08 23.5 36.0 10.5
10.0 VGG10 29.4 45.0 13.5
13.0 VGG13 39.4 59.0 15.5
16.0 VGG16 45.8 70.0 20.0
20.0 VGG20 57.4 87.6 25.0
Grab hook HGG
Chain diameter
(mm) Code Nominal reference values (mm)
N B T H
6.0 HGG06 17.6 10.3 27.0 8.3
7.0 HGG08 24.4 13.6 36.0 9.0
8.0
10.0 HGG10 29.4 16.0 45.0 13.5
13.0 HGG13 39.2 20.0 59.0 15.5
16.0 HGG16 46.0 27.1 70.0 20.0
20.0 HGG20 57.4 33.0 87.6 25.0
Grab hook VGG
N
HT
Grab hook HGG
B
N
HT

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Item Check method Service limit or criteria
Self locking hook HJJ
A
Self locking hook HJJ
M
a
・Those with visually detectable deformation such as twist have exceeded
the service limit.
Dimension
measurement
position
M (mm) A (mm) Emboss a (mm)
Reference
value
Upon purchase, enter the measured value of the
respective dimension measurement positions.
Limit value Reference value x 0.95 Reference value
* Before using the chain sling, prepare a list of measured values of each part.
* The following table lists the nominal reference values of the respective
codes for your information.
Chain diameter
(mm) Code Nominal reference values (mm)
M A Emboss a
6.0 HJJ06 20.5 12.0 46.5
7.0 HJJ08 26.0 12.0 59.0
8.0
10.0 HJJ10 30.0 15.0 75.5
13.0 HJJ13 40.0 20.0 84.0
16.0 HJJ16 50.0 27.0 116.0
Swivel hook HJK A
Swivel hook HJK
M
a
Chain diameter
(mm) Code Nominal reference values (mm)
M A Emboss a
6.0 HJK06 20.5 13.0 46.2
7.0 HJK08 25.5 13.0 59.0
8.0
10.0 HJK10 30.2 16.0 75.5
13.0 HJK13 38.9 20.0 83.9
・Check the threaded part with a “not-go thread ring gauge” (JIS B0251-6gNR).
Chain diameter
(mm) Code Thread size Pitch (mm)
6.0 HJK06 M16 2.0
7.0 HJK08 M16 2.0
8.0
10.0 HJK10 M20 2.5
13.0 HJK13 M24 3.0
・Do not use those with cracked threads or a swivel not rotating smoothly.
・The spring pin should be free from breakage, etc. If defective, replace it
with new one.
Clevis master link/
Master link
・Those with visually detectable deformation such as twist have exceeded
the service limit.
Dimension
measurement
position
P (mm) B (mm) C (mm)
Reference
value
Upon purchase, enter the measured value of the
respective dimension measurement positions.
Limit value Reference value
x 1.05
Reference value
x 0.95
Reference value
x 0.9
*
Before using the chain sling, prepare a list of measured values of each part.
* The following table lists the nominal reference values of the respective
codes for your information.
SpringPin

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Item Check method Service limit or criteria
Clevis master link VE
Clevis master link VD
Master link HMM
Master link HMG
Master link HMH
Chain diameter (mm) Code
Nominal reference values (mm)
P B C
6.0 VE2060 90 56 11.5
7.0 VE2070 100 63 14
8.0 VE2080 100 63 14
10.0 VE2100 110 71 17
13.0 VE2130 125 80 21
16.0 VE2160 145 90 26
20.0 VE2200 180 112 32
S: Single, D: Double, T: Triple, Q: Quadruple
D T, Q Code
Nominal reference values (mm)
P B C
6.0 ―VD206 100 63 14
7.0 6.0 VD20706 110 71 17
8.0 7.0 VD20807 110 71 17
10.0 8.0 VD21008 125 80 21
13.0 10.0 VD21310 140 90 26
16.0 13.0 VD21613 180 112 32
20.0 16.0 VD22016 225 140 40
―20.0 VD20020 280 180 50
Chain diameter (mm) Code Nominal reference values (mm)
S D T P B C
6.0 - - HMM0706 110 60 13.5
7.0 6.0 - HMM0706 110 60 13.5
8.0 7.0 6.0 HMM0807 110 60 16
10.0 8.0 7.0 HMM1008 135 75 19
13.0 10.0 8.0 HMM1310 160 90 23
16.0 13.0 10.0 HMM1613 180 100 27
20.0 16.0 13.0 HMM2016 200 110 33
- 20.0 16.0 HMM2220 275 150 38
Chain diameter (mm) Code
Nominal reference values (mm)
S D T P B C
6.0 - -
HMG0807 225 112 17
7.0 - -
- 6.0 -
8.0 7.0 6.0
10.0 8.0 7.0 HMG1008 225 112 20
13.0 10.0 8.0 HMG1310 225 112 23
Chain diameter (mm) Code
Nominal reference values (mm)
S D T P B C
16 13 10 HMH1613 340 180 36
20 16 13 HMH2016 340 180 40
Clevis master link VE
Clevis master link VD
Master link HMM
Master link HMG
Master link HMH

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Item Check method Service limit or criteria
Single connector VA,
Dual connector VB
D
Dimension
measurement
position
D (mm)
Reference
value
Upon purchase, enter the measured value of the
respective dimension measurement positions.
Limit value Reference value x 1.05
* Before using the chain sling, prepare a list of measured values of each
part.
* The following table lists the nominal reference values of the respective
codes for your information.
Chain diameter
(mm) Code D (mm) Nominal reference values
6.0 VA2060･VB2060 9.2
7.0 VA2070･VB2070 10.2
8.0 VA2080･VB2080 13.2
10.0 VA2100･VB2100 16.2
13.0 VA2130･VB2130 21.2
16.0 VA2160･VB2160 24.2
20.0 VA2200･VB2200 32.2
Master link with sub
links HMF
C
P
B
B1
C1
P1
Sub link
・Those with visually detectable deformation such as twist have exceeded
the service limit.
Dimension
measurement
position
P, P1 (mm) B, B1 (mm) C, C1 (mm)
Reference
value
Upon purchase, enter the measured value of the
respective dimension measurement positions.
Limit value Reference value
x 1.05
Reference value
x 0.95
Reference
value x 0.9
* Before using the chain sling, prepare a list of measured values of each
part.
* The following table lists the nominal reference values of the respective
codes for your information.
Chain
diameter
(mm)
Code
Nominal reference values (mm)
P B C P1 B1 C1
6.0 HMF07 135 75 19 60 38 13.5
7.0
8.0 HMF08 160 90 23 70 34 16
10.0 HMF10 180 100 27 85 40 20
13.0 HMF13 200 110 33 115 50 23
16.0 HMF16 275 150 38 140 65 27
20.0 HMF20 350 190 50 150 70 33

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Item Check method Service limit or criteria
Single connector VC
m
Dimension
measurement
position
D (mm)
Reference
value
Upon purchase, enter the measured value of the
respective dimension measurement positions.
Limit value Reference value x 1.05
* Before using the chain sling, prepare a list of measured values of each
part.
* The following table lists the nominal reference values of the respective
codes for your information.
Chain diameter (mm) Code Nominal reference values
m (mm)
6.0 VC2060 12.5
7.0 VC2070 16
8.0 VC2080 16
10.0 VC2100 20
13.0 VC2130 25
16.0 VC2160 32
20.0 VC2200 40
Shackle VN
ｄ
ｎ
Slotted nut
Bolt
Split pin
・Those with visually detectable bolt deformation have exceeded the
service limit.
When reassembling, replace the split pin with new
one.
Dimension
measurement
position
Bolt diameter d
(mm) n (mm)
Reference
value
Upon purchase, enter the measured value of the
respective dimension measurement positions.
Limit value Reference value x
0.95
Lower-limit value: Reference value
Upper-limit value: Reference value
x 1.05
* Before using the chain sling, prepare a list of measured values of each
part.
* The following table lists the nominal reference values of the respective
codes for your information.
Chain diameter
(mm) Code Nominal reference values (mm)
Bolt diameter d n
6.0 VN2060 14 26.5
7.0 VN2070 17 30.5
8.0 VN2080 17 30.5
10.0 VN2100 20 34.0
13.0 VN2130 25 43.0
16.0 VN2160 32 54.0
20.0 VN2200 40 68.5
CAUTION