Shortening Hook VHGS – safe shortening of chain slings
The Shortening Hook VHGS is a practical accessory for Grade 8 chain slings. It allows chain legs to be quickly adjusted to different lengths for optimal load attachment. The integrated locking system guarantees maximum work safety, even for changing lifting tasks.
Advantages & Applications
• Quick length adjustment: Easy shortening of chain slings without additional tools.
• High safety: The integrated locking pin securely fixes the chain and prevents unintentional release.
• Easy handling: Pull the locking pin, insert the chain, lock the pin – done.
• Standards-compliant: Manufactured according to DIN EN 1677, suitable for safe lifting processes.
• Load direction marking: Embossed arrow symbol facilitates correct positioning and load alignment.
• Robust design: Made of Grade 8 steel, painted red for corrosion protection.
• Compact dimensions: Saves space in the lifting assembly without compromising stability.
• Versatile use: Perfect for construction, transport, manufacturing, and logistics applications.
Technical Details
• Working load limit (WLL): 2000 kg
• Size: 8
• Suitable for: Grade 8 chains
• Material: Grade 8 steel, painted red
• Standard: DIN EN 1677
• Inner hook length: 66 mm
• Features: Integrated locking pin, load direction marked
• Weight: 0.60 kg
The Shortening Hook VHGS combines easy handling, tested safety, and robust quality – a reliable component for professional chain sling systems.
| EAN | 4032378655878 |
| Commodity code | 73159000 |
| ECLASS-Basic 15.0 (de) | 36.123.491 |
| chain-grade | 80 |
| colour | red |
| hook-version | shortening-hook VHGS |
| hook headroom (mm) | 67 |
| material | steel |
| material-width hook ground (mm) | 46 |
| nominal chain-size | 8 |
| standard | DIN EN 1677 |
| working load limit (kg) | 2.000 |
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