Manufacturing

INSPECTION CONSIDERATIONS FOR G80 AND G100 ALLOY CHAIN SLINGS When called upon to perform a chain sling inspection, there are many points that need to be considered during the inspection.  Below are several pointers to assist in the performance of that inspection.  Keep in mind that OSHA requires at least an annual inspection of all…

Our chain starts as rod made to our exacting requirements from American steel mills.  Each coil is inspected, labeled, and tracked through our factory via our data network.  The rod will be cleaned and drawn into an exact wire diameter, then stored ahead of the chain making departments. Chain is produced in small groups of…

Laclede Chain’s next customer sling class is slated for Monday, April 14th, 2014. Not sure what a “DOG” chain sling means?  Hint -It’s not a furry friend on four legs with a chain leash.  A “DOG” is a Double chain sling with an Oblong master link on one end and Grab hooks on the other…