| Description |
Chains, Sling, 4 leg (Fitted with four stirrups) |
| Manufacturer |
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| Model |
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| Type |
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| Use |
For lifting Channels, Joint Box No. 6 |
| Fleet Number |
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| Date of picture |
1955 |
CHAINS, SLING, WITH FOUR STIRRUPS
Reference
E.I. TOOLS &
TRANSPORT, Mechanical Aids, B 1010.
Application
Used for lifting frames and covers and joint box channels with the aid of
cranes, gantries or other suitable lifting aids at Section Stocks and Works
Order Stores. It may also be used on the site of works where a lifting aid such
as a mobile crane or a vehicle equipped with gantry or vehicle jib is available
to assist loading and unloading.
General description
The appliance consists of a twin double-legged chain sling terminated in a main
ring of 3in. internal diameter at the top of the chains. The lower end of each
sling is connected via a safety type hook to a 12in. mild steel triangular
stirrup. The complete appliance has a safe working load of 10cwt. when the sling
angle is 90°. Subsidiary rings are placed within the chain slings, enabling the
sling to be shortened to handle smaller frames and covers.
Capital cost
£5.
For more information on chains see TOOLS & TRANSPORT, Mechanical
Aids, B1007
Issue 1 and
Issue 3.
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