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Lifting Hook Selection — Quick Reference (Grade 80 / Grade 100)
Lifting hooks are selected by grade (G80 / G100), type (swivel / clevis / eye / grab), capacity (WLL in tonnes), and connection (chain size matched). All certified lifting hooks must carry stamped WLL, grade, and manufacturer's mark per AS 3775 chain sling standard. Hooks without safety catches/latches are non-compliant for general overhead lifting.
| Hook Type | WLL Range (G80) | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Swivel Self-Locking Hook (G80) | 1 t – 12 t | Crane rigging — ball-bearing swivel for unrestricted load rotation + auto safety latch |
| Clevis Self-Locking Hook | 1.4 t – 16 t | Direct chain attachment without coupling links |
| Clevis Grab Hook | 1.4 t – 16 t | Chain choke hitching, adjustable chain length lifts |
| Winged / Foundry Grab Hook | 2 t – 12 t | Slung loads — wings prevent chain riding up the hook |
| Hoist Eye Hook (with Latch) | 1 t – 25 t | Block + chain hoist end fittings |
| Sorting Hook (No Catch — Sorting Only) | 0.5 t – 12 t | NOT for general lifting — sling sorting/staging ONLY |
| Eye Self-Locking Hook | 1.4 t – 16 t | Wire rope sling end fitting |
| Grade 100 (G100) — All Types | ~25% higher WLL same diameter | Mining + heavy industry where chain weight is critical |
Critical: Throat opening must close completely with safety catch engaged. NEVER point-load the hook tip — always set the load in the saddle. Inspect before each lift: bends/wear/cracks at throat = retire. Hooks rated by AS 3775 + tag colour-coded for inspection compliance. Brands: Austlift, Beaver, Yoke. Companion: rigging slings, shackles, lifting chains, lifting equipment.
Lifting Hooks — Grade 80 Swivel, Self-Locking & Clevis Hooks for Rigging
AIMS Industrial supplies a comprehensive range of certified lifting hooks for rigging, crane, hoist, and material-handling applications across construction, mining, manufacturing, and transport industries. Our range from Austlift, Beaver, and Yoke covers Grade 80 swivel hooks with safety catches, self-locking hooks, clevis grab hooks, winged grab hooks, and hoist eye hooks — all load-rated to Australian standards with WLL markings for compliant rigging.
Lifting Hook Types & Grades
- G80 Swivel Self-Locking Hooks: Austlift Grade 80 swivel self-locking hooks feature a ball-bearing swivel for unrestricted load rotation and an automatic safety latch — available from 1T to 12T WLL for use with Grade 80 chain slings and crane rigging.
- G80 Swivel Hook with Safety Catch: Austlift G80 swivel hooks with ball bearing swivel and safety catch provide 360° rotation and positive load retention — the standard choice for overhead crane hook block rigging where load swing is a factor.
- G80 Clevis Self-Locking Hooks: Austlift LC-type clevis self-locking hooks attach directly to D-shackles and master links — the clevis pin provides a fixed, non-rotating connection suitable for multi-leg sling rigging to a common lifting point.
- Grade 80 Swivel Hooks (Beaver): Beaver Grade 80 swivel self-locking hooks with bearing swivel cover 1T to 12T WLL — manufactured to EN1677 with batch traceability and WLL marking for rigging compliance in lift planning and SWMS documentation.
- G70 Clevis Winged Grab Hooks: Austlift G70 clevis winged grab hooks are designed for chain shortening and load securement applications — the winged profile locks onto chain links for positive engagement without slippage during transport and chain binding operations.
- Swivel Hoist Eye Hooks: Austlift swivel hoist eye alloy hooks connect to wire rope, chain, and hoist drum shafts — providing a compliant, load-rated top connection point for chain blocks, lever hoists, and wire rope hoists.
Lifting Hook Selection & Compliance
- Grade & WLL: Always select lifting hooks rated at or above the required working load limit — Grade 80 hooks are the industry standard for overhead lifting; Grade 70 hooks are for load securement and chain binding applications only.
- Swivel vs. Fixed: Swivel hooks allow load rotation without twisting the sling or chain — essential in crane and hoist applications where the load may spin. Fixed clevis hooks are used where controlled, non-rotating load connections are required.
- Self-Locking Safety Latches: Self-locking hooks from Austlift and Beaver require deliberate two-step action to release — preventing accidental load release during transport, vibration, or dynamic loading that can trip standard spring-loaded safety latches.
- Inspection & Retirement: Lifting hooks must be inspected before each use for cracks, twisting, throat opening, and latch function. Any hook showing throat deformation exceeding 10% of original width must be removed from service immediately.
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People Also Ask — Lifting Hooks
Q: What is a Grade 80 (G80) lifting hook?
A Grade 80 lifting hook is a certified rigging component manufactured to Grade 80 alloy steel. It must carry a stamped working load limit (WLL), grade marking, and manufacturer's mark to comply with Australian standards. G80 hooks are used with Grade 80 chain slings for overhead lifting in rigging, crane, and hoist applications where certified load capacity and traceability are required.
Q: What are the main types of lifting hooks?
Swivel self-locking hooks use a ball-bearing swivel for unrestricted load rotation with an automatic safety latch — suited to crane rigging. Clevis self-locking hooks attach directly to chain without coupling links. Clevis grab hooks enable chain choke hitching and adjustable sling length. Winged (foundry) grab hooks prevent the chain riding up on slung loads. Hoist eye hooks are fitted to block-and-chain hoist end fittings. Sorting hooks are for sling staging only — NOT for general overhead lifting.
Q: Do all lifting hooks require a safety latch?
Yes. Hooks without safety catches or latches are non-compliant for general overhead lifting. The safety catch or automatic latch keeps the sling, ring, or connecting link seated in the hook saddle during the lift and prevents accidental disengagement. The throat opening must close completely with the catch engaged — inspect latch operation before each lift.
Q: What is the difference between a Grade 80 and Grade 100 lifting hook?
Grade 100 (G100) hooks provide approximately 25% higher working load limit for the same chain diameter as Grade 80. This allows a smaller, lighter chain assembly to carry the same load — reducing rigging weight and fatigue for riggers in mining and heavy industry where smaller hook assemblies at high WLL are the priority.
Q: How should lifting hooks be inspected before use?
Inspect before each lift for bends, wear, or cracks at the throat — the throat is the most highly stressed zone. Any deformation, excessive wear, or cracking means the hook must be retired immediately. Never point-load the hook tip — always seat the load in the saddle. Hooks are tag colour-coded for periodic inspection compliance per current rigging standards.
What's the WLL range for a Grade 80 swivel self-locking hook?
Grade 80 swivel self-locking hooks with a ball-bearing swivel and automatic safety latch cover 1 tonne up to 12 tonne WLL, sized to match standard Grade 80 chain slings used in crane rigging.
What is a sorting hook and why can't I use it for lifting?
A sorting hook has no safety catch or latch -- it's built for sling sorting and staging in a store or yard, not for overhead lifting. Without a latch to keep the sling seated in the saddle, a sorting hook can shed its load unexpectedly under any side-loading or vibration, which is why it's explicitly non-compliant for general lifting despite looking similar to a rigging hook.
What's the WLL range for a clevis grab hook compared to a winged grab hook?
Clevis grab hooks are rated 1.4 tonne to 16 tonne WLL and are used for chain choke hitching and adjustable sling length -- attaching directly to the chain without a coupling link. Winged (foundry) grab hooks cover a narrower 2 tonne to 12 tonne range but add wings either side of the opening specifically to stop the chain riding up on slung, uneven loads. Choose clevis for general chain-shortening and choke work, winged where the load geometry risks the chain climbing the hook.
Why should a load never be point-loaded on the tip of a hook?
A lifting hook's rated capacity assumes the load sits in the saddle -- the deepest, strongest part of the hook's curve, directly in line with the hook's load path. Loading the tip instead concentrates the same force on a much smaller, weaker cross-section of steel that was never designed to carry it, and can bend or fail the hook well below its rated WLL. Always seat the sling, ring or shackle fully into the saddle before taking the load.
Q: What tonnage does a hoist eye hook lift, and what equipment is it fitted to?
A hoist eye hook (with latch) covers 1 tonne up to 25 tonne WLL and is fitted as the top connection point on block-and-chain hoists — for chain blocks, lever hoists and wire rope hoists.
Q: What's an eye self-locking hook's role in a wire rope sling assembly?
An eye self-locking hook covers a 1.4 tonne to 16 tonne WLL range and serves as the end fitting on a wire rope sling — a different role from a hoist eye hook, which connects at the top of a block-and-chain hoist rather than terminating a sling.
Q: What's a clevis self-locking hook, and how does it attach to chain?
A clevis self-locking hook is rated 1.4 tonne to 16 tonne WLL and attaches directly to chain without needing a coupling link — the clevis pin provides a fixed, non-rotating connection. This is distinct from a clevis grab hook, which is used for chain choke hitching and adjustable sling length rather than a fixed direct attachment.
Q: Are G70 clevis winged grab hooks used for lifting?
No — G70 clevis winged grab hooks are designed for chain shortening and load securement applications, not for lifting. The winged profile locks onto the chain link for positive engagement without slippage during transport and chain binding operations, which is a different duty and grade from the general Winged/Foundry Grab Hook used for slung loads.
Q: What standard requires lifting hooks to carry a stamped WLL and grade marking?
AS 3775 — the chain sling standard — requires all certified lifting hooks to carry a stamped working load limit, grade, and manufacturer's mark. Hooks without this stamped marking are non-compliant for general overhead lifting.
Q: Why might a fixed clevis hook be preferred over a swivel hook?
Swivel hooks allow the load to rotate without twisting the sling or chain, which matters where the load may spin. Fixed clevis hooks are used instead where a controlled, non-rotating load connection is required — the fixed geometry stops unwanted rotation during the lift.