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Safe Lifting – with the Dolezych Heavy-Duty Chain Sling for 8 Tonnes

When lifting leaves no room for compromise, you need lifting gear built for maximum load capacity. Our single-leg chain sling, nominal size 16, made from Grade 8 steel, delivers exactly that: safety, stability, and a certified lifting capacity of 8000 kg at a usable length of 1 m. It’s the ideal choice for handling large machines, heavy components, or precast concrete elements.

Heavy-Duty Engineering for Maximum Reliability

Manufactured in accordance with DIN EN 818-2, the round steel chain is made of high-strength alloyed steel – robust, durable, and reliable even under extreme conditions. The permanently attached GS-DD clevis sling hook enables fast and secure load attachment – no extra connecting links required. This sling is designed for professionals who work with fixed lifting points and value direct, uncomplicated handling.

Technical Specifications at a Glance

Design: Single-leg chain sling

Nominal Size: 16 mm

Material: High-strength steel, Grade 8

Standard: DIN EN 818-4

Lifting Capacity (0°): 8000 kg

Usable Length: 1.0 m

End Fitting: GS-DD clevis hook with safety latch

Temperature Range: –40 °C to +200 °C (with reduced capacity)

Marking: CE marked, with load capacity tag

Made for True Heavy-Duty Applications

Whether in structural steelwork, port facilities, wind turbine construction, or the heavy industry sector, this chain sling shines where absolute lifting reliability is critical. Need accessories like lifting pointsrotating lifting rings, or shackles? No problem – just get in touch or explore our accessory range directly.

FAQ – What Customers Often Ask

Is this sling available in other strength grades?
→ Yes. In addition to Grade 8, we also offer versions in Grade 10 or 12 on request – depending on your required lifting capacity and application.

Do you offer custom-made versions?
→ Absolutely. Whether you need a longer usable length, special hooks, or a multi-leg configuration – we’ll build your sling to match your requirements.

Can I get spare parts from you?
→ Yes. We supply replacement hookssafety snap setsinspection tags, or individual components – even for retrofitting existing setups.

Technical product information
EAN 4032378140428
Commodity code 73158200
ECLASS-Basic 15.0 (de) 36.123.408
additional connection leg 1 GS
chain-grade 80
inner height master-link (mm) 180
inner width master-link (mm) 100
leg 1 with shortening-element no
nominal-length leg 1 (mm) 1.000
nominal chain-size 16
number of legs 1
standard DIN EN 818-4
type of chain-suspension mounted
type of lifting-chain DoKett chain-sling
version of chain-type black
working load limit (kg) 8.000

Herstellerinformationen
Dolezych GmbH & Co. KG
Hartmannstr. 8
44147 Dortmund, Deutschland

Seminars 2026.

2-day
30.06.2026 + 01.07.2026
Practical Seminar on Load Securing according to VDI 2700a, Sheet 1
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1-day
29.09.2026
Technical Seminar on Load Securing with Certificate of Competence or BKrFQG Qualification
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1-day
30.09.2026
Technical Seminar ‘Lifting Accessories’ with Certificate of Competence
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1-day
01.10.2026
Technical Seminar ‘Qualified Person for Wire Ropes and Lifting Accessories
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1-day
02.10.2026
Technical Seminar ‘Running Ropes’ with Certificate of Competence
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2-day
03. + 04.11.2026
Practical Seminar on Load Securing according to VDI 2700a, Sheet 1
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2-day
01. + 02.12.2026
Practical Seminar ‘Lifting Accessories’ with Certificate of Competence
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