Yoke

Yoke Lifting & Rigging Hardware

In the heavy lifting industry, Yoke has become synonymous with safety and innovation. Unlike manufacturers that rely on legacy designs, Yoke aggressively pursues new technologies to solve modern rigging challenges. They are best known for their Grade 100 alloy steel components and their distinctive "Yellow Point" lifting points, which offer superior rotation and pivoting capabilities compared to traditional eyebolts.

Holloway Houston Inc. stocks a massive inventory of Yoke hardware. Whether you need a simple Grade 100 connecting link or a sophisticated RFID-equipped offshore shackle, we supply the certified Yoke components required for oil & gas, construction, and heavy manufacturing.

The Yoke Product Ecosystem

1. Lifting Points

Yoke revolutionized the lifting point market with their yellow-painted hoist rings.

• 360° Rotation : Unlike fixed eyebolts, Yoke Lifting Points (Anchor Points) rotate 360° and pivot 180°. This alignment capability ensures the load is always being pulled in the direction of the suspension ring, eliminating the danger of shear loading.
• Bolt Options : Available in Metric (M8 to M100) and UNC thread sizes, with "Long Bolt" versions available for passing through thick plates.

2. Grade 100 Rigging Hardware

Yoke utilizes premium alloy steel to produce Grade 100 components that are 25% stronger than Grade 80 equivalents.

• Hooks : Our inventory includes Self-Locking Hooks (Gunnebo style), Foundry Hooks, and Clevis Grab Hooks with cradle support.
• Connecting Links : High-strength "Hammerlock" style links for assembling chain slings.
• Weld-On Bucket Hooks : Robust hooks designed to be welded permanently onto excavator buckets or spreader beams.

3. Bearing Swivels

Yoke is a leader in load-positioning swivels.

• Angular Contact Bearings : The Yoke swivels in our stock feature Angular Contact Bearings. Unlike standard swivels, these are engineered to rotate smoothly under full load, preventing torque from building up in the wire rope or chain.
• Configurations : Available in Eye & Eye, Jaw & Hook, and Jaw & Jaw styles.

4. Digital & Offshore Shackles

Holloway Houston stocks the advanced DA-838 Digital Offshore Shackle series.

• DNV Certified : Built for the harsh North Sea and Gulf of Mexico environments.
• Tech-Ready : These shackles are often RFID-equipped or designed for easier inspection tracking, ensuring compliance with offshore regulations.

5. Snatch Blocks

Yoke heavy-duty snatch blocks feature bronze bushings or bearings and are designed for ease of opening (snatch) to insert the wire rope.10 They are widely used in tow truck recovery and oilfield hoisting.

Why Choose Yoke Hardware?

• Forged Quality : Yoke components are drop-forged and Quenched & Tempered, providing the ductility needed to deform before failure (visual warning) rather than snapping brittlely.
• Testing : All Yoke lifting points and blocks are proof-loaded to 2.5 times the Working Load Limit (WLL).
• Certification : Yoke holds approvals from major maritime classifications, including DNV, ABS, and API.

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