Who Performs Alloy Chain Inspections & How Often
                     WHO PERFORMS ALLOY 
CHAIN INSPECTIONS & HOW 
OFTEN? 
INTRODUCTION
 It is the only Chain grade recommended option used 
in overhead lifting equipment, alloy chain slings, and 
binder too. Alloy steel, Heat treated 25% stronger than 
Grade 80 Alloy Chain.
 Alloy chain inspect and document at a minimum of 12- 
months of periods.
 All inspection should be performed by an inspection 
expert who can identify the problems and what steps 
needs to be taken to prevent any hazard.
FIRST INSPECTION:
 First inspect the chain 
after receiving it from the 
manufacturer is very 
important.
 Cross-check the tag to 
ensure that what you 
ordered and that the 
ratings meet all of your 
project characteristic and 
lifting requirements.
FREQUENT:
 Hire an expert to perform 
a regular optical 
investigation of damage, 
defects and other issues 
on joints and fastenings.
 Shock loads, severe 
angles, edges and 
excessive heat can 
quickly damage a Chain 
sling, so it is necessary to 
do a visual inspection 
before shift change or in 
lifting Uses.
AT FIX PERIOD:
 This Inspection is done by a 
professional Technician.
 Factors that matters in 
inspection at Fix timing:
1. Multiple time uses
2. The badness of service 
conditions
3. Nature of the lifts being 
performed
4. Experience gained on the 
service life of wire rope slings 
used in similar applications
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