8mm Single Leg Lifting Chain
A heavy-duty Grade 80 single leg lifting chain with 2,100 kg WLL, available in lengths from 1-10 m with a choice of hook type and optional shortening clutch. Ideal for vertical hitch lifting in construction and manufacturing.
- Working load limit
- 2,100 kg
- Min. breaking load
- 8,000 kg
- Chain size
- 8 mm
- Legs
- 1
- Free UK delivery on orders over £180£150 ex VAT
- Returnable only if faulty or damaged in transit
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Every assembly is built to your spec, proof-tested and supplied with a certificate. Made-to-order items are not covered by next-day delivery. Need a non-standard length or fitting? Call 01638 731608.
Questions? Call the team on 01638 731608, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Overview
This 8 mm single leg lifting chain is manufactured from Grade 80 alloy steel chain, the minimum standard required for lifting operations, making it a reliable, compliant choice for vertical hitch lifts in construction, manufacturing, and general industry.
Each chain is produced using the German WAFIOS automated knitting, spot-welding and calibration process, ensuring every link is identical in form and strength. All components are quenched, tempered and proof load tested to 2.5 times the Working Load Limit (WLL), with an ultimate load capacity of 4 times the WLL.
Choose from five hook configurations to suit your application: Clevis Sling Hook, Clevis Self Locking Hook, Clevis "C" Hook, Eye Self Locking Swivel Hook, or Clevis Forest Hook. Select a chain length from 1 m to 10 m, and optionally add a shortening clutch for added versatility on site.
- Working Load Limit (WLL): 2,100 kg
- Chain diameter: 8 mm
- Grade 80 alloy steel, quenched, tempered and proof tested
- Permanently embossed links for identification and traceability
- Proof load tested to 2.5× WLL; ultimate load 4× WLL
- Available lengths: 1 m, 10 m
- Hook options: Clevis Sling Hook, Clevis Self Locking Hook, Clevis "C" Hook, Eye Self Locking Swivel Hook, Clevis Forest Hook
- Optional shortening clutch available
Key features
- 012,100 kg Working Load Limit
- 028 mm chain diameter
- 03Choice of five hook types
- 04Available in lengths from 1 m to 10 m
- 05German wafios automated production
Specification
Values that change with your selection, such as length, are in the options above.
Delivery and returns
Next-day delivery to England, Wales and Scotland (excluding the Highlands) on stock orders placed before 2.45pm. Free delivery on orders over £180£150 ex VAT.
Stock items can be returned within 30 days. Made-to-measure items, including lifting chains, can only be returned if faulty or damaged in transit.
How to use lifting chains
A short guide from the team on using it safely and getting the most from it. Turn on captions with CC to follow along without sound.





