Shortening Claw VKS – compact solution for chain shortening
The Shortening Claw VKS is a reliable shortening element for Grade 8 chain slings. With its robust design and integrated safety latch, it ensures flexible length adjustments on lifting chains – quickly, safely, and without additional tools.
Advantages & Applications
• Easy shortening: Ideal for precise adjustment of chain length for different load requirements.
• High safety: Integrated safety latch ensures the chain remains securely fixed during lifting.
• Standards-compliant: Manufactured according to DIN EN 1677 and thus compliant for lifting accessories.
• Robust design: Made of high-quality Grade 8 steel, painted red for corrosion protection.
• Compact design: Saves space in the chain assembly without compromising stability.
• Versatile application: Suitable for industry, construction, transport, and logistics.
• Identification: With clevis for easy integration into existing lifting chains.
Technical Details
• Working load limit (WLL): 8000 kg
• Size: 16
• Suitable for: Grade 8 chains
• Material: Red-painted steel, Grade 8
• Standard: DIN EN 1677
• Inner height: 117 mm
• Feature: With clevis and safety latch
• Weight: 3.51 kg
The Shortening Claw VKS offers maximum functionality and safety for professional use in variable lifting systems.
| EAN | 4032378657001 |
| Commodity code | 73159000 |
| ECLASS-Basic 15.0 (de) | 36.123.491 |
| chain-grade | 80 |
| colour | red |
| length (m) | 183 |
| material | steel |
| nominal chain-size | 16 |
| standard | DIN EN 1677 |
| type of shortening-claw | shortening-claw VKS |
| working load limit (kg) | 8.000 |
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