Chain Accessories & Attachments
Building a compliant chain sling requires more than just chain and hooks. It requires a system of engineered components designed to connect, shorten, and adjust the assembly safely. This category houses the essential "connective tissue" of the rigging world Clevis Shackles, Quick Connectors, Chain Shorteners, and Choker Hooks.
Chain Accessories & Attachments
Holloway Houston stocks a massive inventory of Grade 80, Grade 100, and Stainless Steel (Grade 60) accessories from the world's top manufacturers: Crosby, Cromox, Cartec (Carcano), and Gunnebo Industries. Whether you are assembling a corrosion-resistant pump lift or a heavy-duty overhead lifting sling, we have the certified components to complete the applications.
Component Types & Applications
1. Clevis Shackles (Chain Shackles)
- Function : Designed to connect a chain leg directly to a fitting (like a master link or eye hook) without using a separate coupling link. The "Clevis" pin fits through the chain link, streamlining the assembly.
- Featured Product : Cromox CGS Stainless Clevis Shackles. These are Grade 60 stainless components ideal for wastewater and marine environments where standard alloy would rust.
2. Chain Shorteners
- Function : Allow the rigger to adjust the length of a chain leg ("choke up") to level an unbalanced load.
- Featured Product : Crosby S-1311N Chain Shortener Links. These allow for infinite adjustment of the chain leg without reducing the Working Load Limit (WLL).
- Featured Product : Cartec CDFX Clevis Shortening Hooks. A robust grab hook design that attaches directly to the chain for quick length adjustments.
3. Chain Choker Hooks
- Function : A specialized hook designed to cinch tight around a load (like a bundle of pipes or a log) without damaging the chain links.
- Featured Product : Crosby A-1355 Chain Choker Hook. Features a narrow throat that grabs the chain securely to form a choker hitch.
4. Quick Connectors
- Function : Rapid coupling links used to join chains or attach fittings in the field.
- Featured Product : Cromox CSVS Quick Connection Shackle. A stainless steel solution for joining Grade 60 chains in corrosive zones.
Brand Spotlight
Cromox (by Ketten Wälder) The leader in Stainless Steel rigging. If you see "CGS" or "CSVS" in the model number, you are looking at premium Grade 60 stainless hardware designed for Clean Rooms, Wastewater Plants, and Offshore applications.
- Key Feature: Resists pitting and corrosion that destroys standard steel.
Crosby The domestic standard for Alloy Steel rigging. Products like the S-1311N and A-1355 are forged from Quenched and Tempered steel, offering the ductility and "visual warning" safety factor that Crosby is famous for.
Cartec (Carcano) High-quality Italian rigging hardware known for its distinctive orange powder coat (Grade 100) or red (Grade 80). The CDFX series offers reliable performance at a competitive price point.
Technical Specifications & Compliance
- Material Grades :
- Grade 100/80 (Alloy) : For standard overhead lifting (Crosby, Cartec).
- Grade 60 (Stainless) : For corrosion resistance (Cromox).
- Standards : All components in this category meet or exceed the performance requirements of ASME B30.26 (Rigging Hardware) and ASME B30.9 (Slings).
- Traceability : Every item is marked with the manufacturer's symbol, grade, and trace code for quality assurance.
HHI Rigging Services
- Sling Assembly : We don't just sell the parts; we build the slings. Our rigging shop can assemble custom chain slings using these components to your exact specifications.
- Proof Testing : We can proof-load your custom assemblies on our test beds to verify the integrity of the connection.
Browse our inventory below to filter by Component Type, Chain Size, and Working Load Limit.