Connecting Links

Regular Connecting Links

• Drop-Forged Heat-Treated Carbon or Alloy Steel
• Standard Finish is Self-Colored or Galvanized to Meet ASTM A-153 Specifications
• 4 to 1 Design Factor
• For Proper Closure, Peen the Prongs to Fill the Hole of the Mating Half as Much as Possible
• Meets Design Requirements of Federal Specification RR-C271D, Type II
• Make Sure the Connecting Link Used is the Same Size as the Components Being Joined. e.g., a 3/8 in. Connecting Link is Used with 3/8 in. Chain
• Any Assembly Made Using Connecting Links Should be Rated at the Working Load Limit of the Weakest Component.
• The Working Load Limit of Connecting Links is Based on a Straight Line Pull. Any Side or Shock Loading Will Significantly Reduce the Actual Working Load Limit.
• NEVER Re-Use a Connecting Link
• DO NOT EXCEED THE WORKING LOAD LIMIT