The Grade 80 Forged Master Link (MKE Type) is a high-strength upper terminal component designed to connect 1-leg or 2-leg chain slings, wire ropes, or textile slings securely to a crane or hoist hook.
*Seamless forged construction with flattened section
| Model | Process | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Forged (MKE) (This Product) |
Drop Forged | Seamless / Premium Superior Integrity. No weld seam. Engineered flat sections for easier connector fitment. Best for critical lifts. |
| Welded (MLU) (Alternative) |
Butt Welded | Economical Standard Use. Made from bent round bar. Cost-effective for general rigging applications. |
| Item No. | WLL (Tonnes) |
B.L. (Tonnes) |
Main Dimensions (mm) | Weight (kg) |
Product Code | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | D | |||||
| 8-MKE-0006 | 1.25 | 5 | 100 | 60 | 11 | 0.23 | 5020420006 |
| 8-MKE-0708 | 3.2 | 12.8 | 120 | 70 | 14 | 0.44 | 5020420708 |
| 8-MKE-1008 | 4 | 16 | 140 | 80 | 17 | 0.76 | 5020421008 |
| 8-MKE-0013 | 6.3 | 25.2 | 150 | 90 | 19 | 1.03 | 5020420013 |
| 8-MKE-1310 | 8 | 32 | 160 | 95 | 22 | 1.50 | 5020421310 |
| 8-MKE-0016 | 11.5 | 46 | 180 | 110 | 25 | 2.17 | 5020420016 |
| 8-MKE-1613 | 15 | 60 | 190 | 105 | 28 | 2.84 | 5020421613 |
| 8-MKE-0019 | 17 | 68 | 200 | 120 | 30 | 3.50 | 5020420019 |
| 8-MKE-2216 | 20 | 80 | 240 | 140 | 32 | 5.32 | 5020422216 |
| 8-MKE-0026 | 25 | 100 | 250 | 150 | 38 | 7.04 | 5020420026 |
| 8-MKE-2619 | 30 | 120 | 250 | 150 | 40 | 7.86 | 5020422619 |
| 8-MKE-3222 | 37 | 148 | 300 | 180 | 45 | 11.82 | 5020423222 |
| 8-MKE-3226 | 43 | 172 | 300 | 200 | 50 | 15.20 | 5020423226 |
| 8-MKE-3632 | 56 | 224 | 350 | 200 | 55 | 20.54 | 5020423632 |
| 8-MKE-4536 | 70 | 280 | 375 | 210 | 60 | 26.15 | 5020424536 |
Grade 80 Sling Components are the long-established industry standard for chain slings and heavy lifting. Fully compliant with international lifting regulations and designed for durability.
Used to connect the sling to a crane or hoist hook.
End fittings for secure load attachment.
Essential hardware to join chains or fittings.
The core lifting medium and adjustment tools.
| Feature | Grade 80 | Grade 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Strength Level | Standard Industry Standard | +25% Higher |
| Component Size | Larger | Smaller (for same WLL) |
| Weight | Heavier | Lighter |
| Cost | More Cost-Effective | Higher |
