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Figure 5 shows the variations in force on the legs of a chain sling through the angle with a load of 10 tons.

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1) Force on legs 2) Horizontal component of force 3) 10-ton load

Fig. 5

The dashed area shows angles to the vertical line exceeding 60°; no chain slings may be used with such angles.

Choke hitch.

The slings can be used also for lifting with choke hitch. In this case chain sling legs are passed through or under the load, and the lower terminal back hooked or reeved onto the (fig. 6). Where choke hitch is employed the working load limit (WLL) of the chain sling should be no more than 80% of that marked. Fig. 6

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