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Safe Lifting – with the Dolezych Chain Sling with Length Adjustment

When you're lifting heavy loads in a workshop, on the construction site, or in steel construction, you need a reliable lifting solution that adapts to your needs. Our single-leg chain sling with VHGS shortening hook, nominal size 8, and made from Grade 8 steel offers exactly that: maximum flexibility with changing lifting points and the highest level of safety for everyday operations. With a lifting capacity of 2000 kg and an adjustable length of 1 m, you're perfectly equipped for a wide range of tasks.

Attach. Shorten. Adjust. – All in One

The round steel chain is made from high-strength alloyed steel, conforming to DIN EN 818-2, and is purpose-built for professional lifting. The integrated VHGS shortening hook allows you to adjust the chain length directly at the load – without any additional accessories. Perfect for asymmetrical loads or tight spaces. The sturdy GS-DD clevis sling hook ensures quick and secure attachment – for smooth, uninterrupted workflows.

Technical Specifications at a Glance

  • Design: Single-leg chain sling with shortening hook

  • Nominal Size: 8 mm

  • Material: High-strength steel, Grade 8

  • Standard: DIN EN 818-4

  • Lifting Capacity (0°): 2000 kg

  • Usable Length: 1.0 m (adjustable)

  • End Fitting: GS-DD clevis hook with safety latch

  • Shortening Device: VHGS hook with safety catch

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

  • Marking: CE marked, with load capacity tag

Simple, Safe, and Adaptable

Whether in a factory hall, during machinery assembly, or on a construction site – this chain sling is your versatile companion for safely lifting heavy components. Need even more options? Expand your lifting gear with DoTwist swivel lifting points or DLR rotating lifting rings – all fully compatible.


FAQ – What Customers Often Ask

  • Will this sling fit my crane hook?
    → The master link is suitable for standard overhead crane hooks. For special hooks, we offer custom solutions.
    Get in touch – we’re happy to help.

  • Do you offer custom-built versions?
    → Yes! Whether you need custom lengths, special hooks, or additional legs – we manufacture according to your requirements.

  • Can I order spare parts from you?
    → Definitely. We supply replacement hookssafety latches, and inspection tags directly to your site or job location.

Technical product information
EAN 4032378141418
Commodity code 73158200
ECLASS-Basic 15.0 (de) 36.123.408
additional connection leg 1 GS
chain-grade 80
inner height master-link (mm) 110
inner width master-link (mm) 60
leg 1 with shortening-element yes
nominal-length leg 1 (mm) 1.000
nominal chain-size 8
number of legs 1
shortening-device chain-leg 1 clevis shortening-hook VHGS
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) 2.000

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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