GROMMET SLINGS
Mechanically Spliced

grommet

Diameter
of Grommet
Inches 
Rated Capacities in Tons (2000 lb) EIPS
Choker
Hitch 
Leg
Vertical 
Basket Hitch When Used
60
Degree 
45
Degree 
30
Degree 
3/8 1.6 2.4 4.1 3.3 2.4
1/2 2.9 4.1 7.2 5.9 4.1
5/8 4.5 6.4 11 9.1 6.4
3/4 6.4 9.2 16 13 9.2
7/8 8.7 12 22 18 12
1 11 16 28 23 16
Larger sizes available upon request
Rated capacities basket hitch and vertical lift based on D/d ration of 5 where "d" = body diameter of the finished grommet
Rated capacities based on design factor of 5
Rated capacities based on pin diameter no smaller than 5 times the body diameter
Horizontal sling angles less than 30 degrees shall not be used
Length of sling (SL) is measured as indicated on sketch.
Rated capacities of choker hitches apply when the angle of choke is greater than 120°

 

 

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