cromox® stainless steel (inox) load hooks – safety for loads of all types

Load hooks play a central role in securing loads and are widely used in industrial lifting. They are an essential component in the use of chain slings and assemblies and contribute significantly to the stability and safety of the lifting process. The selection of the right load hook depends on the load and the specific requirements of the application.

Stainless steel clevis load hook from cromox®
Stainless steel eye load hook from cromox®
Stainless steel self-locking clevis hooks from cromox®
Stainless steel self-locking eye hooks made of stainless steel from cromox®
Stainless steel swivel load hook with bracket made of from cromox®
Stainless steel swivel load hook for direct connection to the chain from cromox®
Stainless steel weld-on load hook for direct connection to the chain from cromox®
Stainless steel clevis load hook from cromox®
Stainless steel eye load hook from cromox®
Stainless steel self-locking clevis hooks from cromox®
Stainless steel self-locking eye hooks made of stainless steel from cromox®
Stainless steel swivel load hook with bracket made of from cromox®
Stainless steel swivel load hook for direct connection to the chain from cromox®
Stainless steel weld-on load hook for direct connection to the chain from cromox®

cromox® stainless steel load hooks keep their promise

Our load hooks made of stainless steel that offers, exceptional resistance to corrosion and wear, making them ideal for use in the most demanding harsh environments. They have high load-bearing capacity and durability and meet expectations in challenging areas of lifting. Thanks to their design and expert workmanship, these load hooks provide safe and reliable handling of your loads.

Why load hooks from Ketten Wälder GmbH?

Ketten Wälder GmbH relies on a combination of innovation, many years of experience and technical know-how to develop load hooks that set standards in the industry. The focus is on offering products that not only increase safety and efficiency in lifting and moving of the load they are designed to meet the challenges that the lift demands. Through close co-operation with end users and continuous research and development, Ketten Wälder GmbH strives to provide the best solutions for lifting and securing loads. cromox® load hooks are made of high-quality austenitic-ferritic stainless steel 1.4462 Duplex (AISI 318LN) and correspond to Grade 60.

Further benefits are:

  • Very good corrosion resistance due to selecting the correct materials and finishing the with a quality shot blasted surface
  • High load-bearing capacity
  • Cost effective design to reduce the weight while not compromising the lift capacity
  • Test certificate EN 10204 - 3.1 available to order

We are a qualified member of the renowned professional association LEEA. Through this association, the safety of an entire industry and thus also our own standards are constantly driven forward.

All our products are tested in our in-house Lloyd's Register certified testing laboratory. According to international standards, with up to 160 tons load capacity.

Our cromox® products are produced in Germany and are international leaders in the field of stainless steel products. We ensure consistently high quality and technical solutions to the highest standards.


Safety standards

Safety is the top priority at Ketten Wälder GmbH. Each load hook undergoes rigorous testing and inspection procedures in our in-house Lloyd's Register certified test laboratory. This ensures the hooks meets all the safety requirements. Each hook is designed to guarantee maximum reliability under all operating conditions.

Highest quality & materials

Ketten Wälder GmbH is committed to maintaining the highest quality standards in the manufacture and processing of load hooks. This begins with the selection of high-quality materials, such as high-grade stainless steel, and continues with precise manufacturing techniques that combine state-of-the-art technologies and skilled craftsmanship.

Each product is manufactured in accordance with the strict standards of ISO 9001, with regular internal and external audits ensuring consistently high quality.

With a commitment to safety, quality and customer focus, Ketten Wälder GmbH's load hooks are a natural choice for the most demanding environments and lifting safely.


cromox® stainless steel clevis hooks and eye hooks

cromox® stainless steel clevis hooks and eye hooks correspond to Grade 60 and have a shot blasted finish. A secure safety latch prevents load being unhooked.

cromox® CLEVIS HOOKS CGHF, GRADE 60
with safety latch, blasted

TypeWLL (t)Dimensions (mm)Weight (kg, approx.) 
  tgh  
CGHF 05 0,63 78 25 21 0,400 Clevis Hook, Grade 60, with safety latch, blasted, by cromox®
CGHF 06 0,90 78 25 21 0,400
CGHF 07 1,25 98 32 27 0,800
CGHF 08 1,55 98 32 27 0,800
CGHF 10 2,45 117 40 32 1,500

cromox® EYE HOOKS COHF, GRADE 60
with safety latch, blasted

TypeWLL (t)Dimensions (mm)Weight (kg, approx.) 
  tgbh  
COHF 04 0,40 75 20 17 17 0,185 Eye Hook, Grade 60, with safety latch, blasted, by cromox®
COHF 05/06 0,90 100 25 25 22 0,350
COHF 07/08 1,55 126 32 27 28 0,790
COHF 10 2,45 155 40 37 34 1,370
COHF 13 3,85 195 51 48 45 3,000
COHF 16 6,00 230 66 55 51 4,800
COHF 18 8,00 255 70 65 56 6,400

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cromox® stainless steel self-locking clevis hooks and self-locking eye hooks

cromox® stainless steel self-locking clevis hooks and self-locking eye hooks are available in Grade 60, similar to DIN 1677-3. The shot blasted finish offers corrosion resistance for lifting in the harshest environmenst.

cromox® SELF LOCKING CLEVIS HOOKS CGSL, GRADE 60
similar to DIN EN 1677-3, blasted

TypeWLL (t)Dimensions (mm)Weight (kg, approx.) 
  tgbh   
CGSL 050,6383,529,027,0190,280Self Locking Clevis Hook, Grade 60, similar to DIN EN 1677-3, blasted, by cromox®
CGSL 060,9096,033,031,5220,440
CGSL 071,25110,037,536,0250,640
CGSL 081,55122,042,040,0280,880
CGSL 102,45149,051,548,5341,600
CGSL 133,85197,068,064,5453,720

cromox® SELF LOCKING EYE HOOKS COSL, GRADE 60
similar to DIN EN 1677-3, blasted

TypeWLL (t)Dimensions (mm)Weight (kg, approx.) 
  tgbh   
COSL 05 0,63 93,0 29,0 19,0 19,0 0,270 Self Locking Eye Hook, Grade 60, similar to DIN EN 1677-3, blasted, by cromox®
COSL 06 0,90 108,0 33,0 22,0 22,0 0,410
COSL 07 1,25 122,5 37,5 25,0 25,0 0,600
COSL 08 1,55 137,0 42,0 28,0 28,0 0,850
COSL 10 2,45 167,0 51,5 34,0 34,0 1,500
COSL 13 3,85 220,5 68,0 45,0 45,0 3,500
COSL 16 6,00 274,5 84,5 56,0 56,0 6,800
COSL 188,00320,098,565,065,510,700
COSL 2211,00380,0117,077,577,517,900
COSL 2615,00442,0136,090,090,028,150

cromox® SELF LOCKING EYE HOOKS QOSL, GRADE 80
similar to DIN EN 1677-3, blasted

TypeWLL (t)Dimensions (mm)Weight (kg, approx.) 
  tgbh   
QOSL 05 0,80
932824190,270Self Locking Eye Hook, Grade 80, similar to DIN EN 1677-3, blasted, by cromox®
QOSL 06 1,121083325220,410
QOSL 07 1,501223727250,600
QOSL 08 2,001374128280,850
QOSL 10 3,151665038341,500
QOSL 13 5,302206648453,500

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cromox® stainless steel swivel load hook

Swivel load hook with bracket

cromox® stainless steel swivel load hooks with bracket allow the hook to be flexibly connected to various slings. The additional freedom of movement and flexibility when aligning the hook means that twisting of the load/sling can be avoided.

cromox® SWIVEL LOAD HOOKS WITH BRACKET CWHB, GRADE 60
blasted

TypeWLL (t)Dimensions (mm)Weight (kg, approx.) 
  tgbh   
CWHB 4/50,63120,02040160,650Swivel Load Hook with Bracket, Grade 60, by cromox®
CWHB 61,00175,52549210,930
CWHB 71,25186,53049241,100
CWHB 8/102,50235,04064332,710

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stainless steel clevis type swivel load hook

cromox® stainless steel clevis type swivel load hooks connect directly with the chain. The stainless steel ball bearing is easy to rotate and flexible even under full load.

cromox® SWIVEL LOAD HOOKS CWHF, GRADE 60
for direct connection to chain

TypeFitting chain (mm)WLL (t)Dimension (mm)Weight (kg, approx.) 
   g  
CWHF 404,0 x 12,0 / 12,1 / 12,30,40200,400Swivel Load Hook, Grade 60, by cromox®
CWHF 505,0 x 15,0 / 15,1 / 15,30,63200,400
CWHF 606,0 x 18,0 / 16,70,95251,000
CWHF 636,3 x 19,11,00251,000
CWHF 707,0 x 21,0 / 22,01,25301,200
CWHF 717,1 x 20,5 / 21,21,30301,200
CWHF 808,0 x 24,0 / 24,21,60402,700
CWHF 909,0 x 27,02,00402,700
CWHF 959,5 x 28,52,30402,700
CWHF 10010,0 x 28,0 / 30,02,50402,700

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cromox® stainless steel weld-on hooks

Equipped with latch protection and a high-quality safety latch. When the hooks are securily welded to the lifting device they provide a secure connection between the load and the lifting device.

cromox® Weld-on Hooks CSHF, Grade 60

TypeWLL (t)Dimensions (mm)Weight (kg, approx.) 
  abcegh  
CSHF 1 1,00 35110772,025250,570Weld-on Hook, Grade 60, by cromox®
CSHF 22,0045141888,532311,050
CSHF 33,005517010110,540382,060
CSHF 44,006521011134,551483,610

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Use of stainless steel load hooks in challenging environmental conditions

Stainless steel load hooks offer a number of advantages over hooks made of carbon or alloy steels especially when used in harshest of environments. Here are some of the most important advantages:

  1. Corrosion resistance: Stainless steel is particularly resistant to rust and corrosion. This makes cromox® load hooks ideal for use in the harshest and environments, such as those found in the wastewater, petrochemical, maritime applications and in the preparation of food and beverages
  2. Hygiene: Stainless steel is easy to clean and disinfect, which prevents the transmission of germs. This is particularly important in industries that require strict hygiene standards, such as food processing, pharmaceuticals and medical environments.
  3. Temperature resistance: High-quality stainless steel can withstand temperatures -40 to +60 °C.
  4. Durability: Due to its high tensile strength and hardness, stainless steel is very resistant to wear and tear and can have a longer service life than load hooks made of other materials.
  5. Low maintenance: stainless steel is easy to clean and retains its properties over time.
  6. Environmentally friendly: stainless steel is 100% recyclable, which contributes to a better environmental balance and increases the sustainability of the materials used.

FAQs

What are load hooks?

Load hooks are mechanical devices that are attached to lifting equipment such as cranes, chain slings and hoisting to lift and transport loads safely.

They have a curved shape that enables load handling attachments such as ropes, chains, slings or slings to be hooked safely.

Their most important feature and function is their load-bearing capacity. Load hooks are designed for various maximum weights that must not be exceeded.

Many load hooks have a safety feature to prevent the load from slipping off. For self locking hooks these are a locking devise and for safety hooks there is a recessed hook tip with a locking safetz latch.

Load hooks must meet certain industry standards and be certified to ensure that they can withstand the loads for which they are designed.

To meet different requirements, there are a range of hook types. These are often referred to as clevis safety hooks, eye hooks, clevis self-locking hooks, eye type self-locking hooks.

The use of load hooks requires expertise and compliance with safety regulations, as improper use can lead to serious accidents and damage.

Where are load hooks used?

Load hooks are used in a wide range of industries and applications where loads need to be lifted or moved. Here are some examples of areas where load hooks are typically used:

  1. Construction industry: in the construction of buildings, bridges and other structures, load hooks are used to lift, transport and position building materials such as steel beams, concrete blocks or prefabricated components.
  2. Manufacturing and assembly: In factories and production facilities where machines, vehicles or other heavy equipment are manufactured and assembled, load hooks are necessary to move heavy parts.
  3. Shipbuilding and dock operations: Load hooks are used in shipyards to move ship components and other heavy loads.
  4. Logistics and goods transport: When loading containers or other freight onto lorries, ships or trains, load hooks are used to move the goods quickly and safely.

In all these areas and many more, safety and reliability are crucial, so load hooks need to be robust and regularly tested for integrity.

What types of load hooks are there?

There are different types of load hooks depending on the application and load requirements. Here are some common types:

  • Simple load hooks (single hook): These are the most basic hooks used for simple applications where the load can be hung directly from the hook.
  • Self locking closing hooks: These hooks have a mechanism that closes automatically as soon as the load is lifted. This increases safety by reducing the risk of the load accidentally falling.
  • Swivel load hooks: These hooks can rotate on their own axis, which prevents the lifting equipment (e.g. ropes or chains) from twisting.
  • Eye hooks: These are load hooks with an eye are designed to be connected to by either a shackle or a connecting link and offer a flexible connection option.
  • Clevis hook: A clevis hook is a hook with a clevis and a bolt or pin at the base.
  • Weld-on hooks: These hooks are permanently attached to the load. This means that the attachment point remains in the defined position. It is therefore not possible to unscrew the attachment point in the direction of the load.

Depending on the load and the specific requirements of the lifting operation, the strength of the material, the size and shape of the hook and the type of fastener can also vary. It is important that the load hook complies with the applicable safety standards and is designed for the corresponding load class.

cromox® stainless steel load hooks – definitely the best solution

cromox® stainless steel (inox) load hooks will not let you down: their corrosion resistance and precise workmanship offer safety at the highest level. You benefit from a high load capacity and a versatile range of applications that fulfils your requirements in a wide variety of applications.