Gunnebo has produced a new system of lifting components and chains which it claims gives increased safety and uses fewer components than existing systems. A four leg sling with a shortening function can be assembled from just three components – a master link and two two-part pieces – compared with up to 13 previously needed, such as connecting links, sub links and separate shortening pieces.
The multi-function components of the GrabiQ system are also more durable and assembly times are shorter, the Swedish manufacturer claims. Components are rated grade 10 for the US market which corresponds to grade 8+ in Europe. Safety is further improved by the design of the shortening pockets which will only accept chain of the correct dimension so that stronger chain will not fit a weaker assembly.
