Chain accessories options...
Chain accessories options...
(OP)
Hello,
Does anyone know of something that's similar to a turnbuckle, but is use for a lifting chain...?
This is the closest I can come to, but it's not made for lifting.. https://www.mcmaster.com/#2967T6
Does anyone know of something that's similar to a turnbuckle, but is use for a lifting chain...?
This is the closest I can come to, but it's not made for lifting.. https://www.mcmaster.com/#2967T6





RE: Chain accessories options...
you might try RUD (no rel.):
http://www.rud.com/en/products/sling-lashing-syste...
Regards
Roland Heilmann
Lpz FRG
RE: Chain accessories options...
What is the real problem you are trying to solve?
RE: Chain accessories options...
@jgKRI, I'm using lifting chains to lift a counterweight. I'm just trying to adjust the chain without removing links. There's chain/rope/cable that will be attach, and they need to be able to adjust individually in order to balance the "platform".
On the side note, does anyone see any problem looping a wire cable around the end of the chain. I think it's easier to adjust a cable than a chain.
RE: Chain accessories options...
The only option I can see is standard shackles, removed and re-installed on the correct link to balance your lift.
RE: Chain accessories options...
RE: Chain accessories options...
If what you're referring to is looping steel wire rope through a chain link and then using something like a wire rope clip to anchor it back to itself.. you definitely DO NOT want to do that. The proper way would be to create an eye in the wire rope, with a thimble, and then use a shackle to attach to the chain.
RE: Chain accessories options...
Its a one time balance, that's how I see it too.. I was hoping for something safe that's available..
Our company has been using this setup for years, but it's always been done on a smaller scale and the adjustment were already difficult to do.. but now they're 5/8" size chains, so we have to make the mounting point insanely safe. The seniors engineers isn't too comfortable with threads, tension, and movements... The good thing is that this load will be moving a bit "slow".
However, I'm glad I'm not on the wrong page.
RE: Chain accessories options...
Inflating the bladder pushed the chains apart, thus lifting the load slightly.
RE: Chain accessories options...
Do you happen to have a picture of it? I'm having a hard time picturing it..
RE: Chain accessories options...
The actuator was http://firestoneip.com/-/media/www/fsip/files/Manu....