MASTER LINKS

A-1346 • Alloy steel — Quenched & Tempered. 1

• Individually Proof Tested to values shown, with certification.
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Design Factor of 5 to 1.
Proof Tested with 70% inside width special fixtures sized to prevent 2
localized point loading per EN 1677-4, reference Applications & Warnings.
• Each main link is marked with Product Identification Code (PIC) for
material traceability, Grade, CE, chain size and the “CG” (Crosby Group). 3
Each sublink is marked with traceability code.
• A-1346 master links are type approved to DNV Certification. Notes
2.7-1-Offshore Containers. These Crosby master links are 100% proof 4
tested. Every batch is impacted tested. The tests are conducted by Crosby

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and 3.1 test certification is available upon request.
Engineered Flat for use with S-1325A coupler link. 5
• Fatigue rated to 20,000 cycles at 1-1/2 times the Working Load Limit.
• Meets or exceeds all requirements of ASME B30.26 including
identification, ductility, design factor, proof load and temperature 6
requirements. Importantly, these links meet other critical performance
requirements including fatigue life, impact properties and material
traceability, not addressed by ASME B30.26. 7
Grade 100 A-1346 Welded Master Link Assembly
Grade 100
Chain Sling
Grade 80
Chain Sling
Dimensions (in) Engineered
Flat Size for
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Weight Three / Four Three / Four Proof S-1325A

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Each Legs Chain Size Legs Chain Size WLL Load Chain Size
Stock No. (lb) (in) (in) (lb) (lb) A B C D E F G (in)
1256865 2.4 - 6mm 7000 17632 0.51 2.36 4.72 0.51 4.72 2.36 0.26 6mm
1256868 3.5 6mm 6mm 9000 22701 0.67 3.54 6.30 0.51 4.72 2.36 0.26 6mm, 9/32
1256874
1256878
3.9
7.3
6mm
5/16, 9/32
9/32
5/16
9200
15400
23362
38570
0.75
0.87
3.54
3.94
6.30
7.09
0.51
0.67
4.72
6.30
2.36
3.54
0.26
0.33
9/32, 5/16
3/8
10
1256880 8.9 5/16, 9/32 5/16 15400 38570 0.87 5.71 10.83 0.67 6.30 3.54 0.33 3/8
1256876
1256882
8.4
10.1
5/16
5/16
3/8
3/8
18700
19600
46725
49149
0.87
0.98
3.94
4.53
7.09
8.27
0.75
0.75
6.30
6.30
3.54
3.54
0.33
0.33
3/8
3/8
11
1256892 11.4 5/16 3/8 19600 49149 0.98 5.71 10.83 0.75 6.30 3.54 0.33 3/8
1256917
1256926
15.6
21.2
3/8
3/8
1/2
1/2
31900
37400
80005
93670
1.10
1.26
5.71
5.71
10.83
10.83
0.87
0.98
7.09
8.27
3.94
4.53
0.41
0.53
1/2
5/8
12
1256929 28 1/2 5/8 52000 130036 1.42 6.10 11.22 1.10 7.48 4.33 0.53 5/8
1256930
1256953
40.6
58.6
5/8
5/8
5/8
3/4
61900
84400
154941
211143
1.57
1.77
5.51
7.09
10.63
13.39
1.26
1.42
10.83
11.22
5.71
6.10
0.66
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1256958 78.2 3/4 7/8 99200 247950 2.01 8.46 15.35 1.57 10.63 5.51 - -
1256973 134.6 7/8 1 147600 369170 2.17 7.99 15.98 2.01 15.35 8.46 - -
5:1 Design Factor. Applications with wire rope and synthetic sling generally require a Design Factor of 5. Based on single leg sling (in-line load), or resultant load on multiple legs with
an included angle less than or equal to 120 degrees. Proof Test Load equals or exceeds the requirement of ASTM A952(8.1) and ASME B30.9. Chain slings require that the Design
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Factor be 4:1. Refer to applications & warnings to determine product's actual Ultimate Load. There are no manufactured flats on links over 1 1/4" (32mm).

APPLICATION AND WARNING INFORMATION

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