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Lifting or Towing Hooks
12 products · Lifting Accessories — Slings and Ropes
Lifting or towing hooks are the components that connect the load to the lifting equipment or to the sling rope, chain or webbing. They are used on building sites, in workshops and in warehouses on cranes, hoists and slinging systems. The collection includes products from CSC Edilizia, Probst, Butti, SpanSet and A.M.E.S.
What you will find in the collection
- Swivel hooks: with safety catch, galvanised or painted, for loads that may rotate.
- Fixed (non-swivel) hooks: for lifts in which the load must stay in a set orientation.
- Load hooks: to be fitted to the lifting equipment.
- Hooks for precast elements: models for concrete elements and drainage channels.
- Slinging hooks: compact models for webbing and chains.
How to choose
The main parameter is the working load limit, marked on the hook, which must exceed the load to be lifted by the required safety factor. Then check that the hook has a safety catch, that the type of attachment is compatible with the equipment, and that it comes with the manufacturer's marking and documentation.
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Frequently asked questions: Lifting or Towing Hooks
Swivel or non-swivel hook: which to choose?
A swivel hook rotates on itself and follows the movement of the load, which is useful when the load may turn during lifting. A non-swivel hook keeps the orientation of the load, such as the non-swivel lifting hook DLH from Probst. Choose according to how the load must remain positioned during handling. Always check the capacity stamped on the hook.
What is the safety latch on a lifting hook for?
The safety latch is a tongue that closes the hook opening and prevents the rope, chain or strap from slipping out during lifting. The catalogue includes swivel hooks with safety latch, such as the painted model art. 205 S. Check that the latch closes properly and is not bent or jammed. A hook without a latch requires particular care when hooking on.
Galvanised or painted hooks: which finish to choose?
Galvanising protects the hook from rust and is preferable when the hook works outdoors, in damp environments or in the rain. Painting is available on some models, such as the painted swivel hook art. 205 S. Whatever the finish, regularly check that the coating is not damaged, because a corroded hook loses its safety.
American-type lifting hooks: how are they recognised?
The catalogue includes American-type lifting hooks, both certified and swivel. The type indicates the shape of the hook, not its capacity: to choose, check the capacity stamped on the body, the presence of the safety latch and compatibility with the rings, shackles and chains already in use. A hook that is not marked or has an illegible capacity must not be used for lifting.
Joker SpanSet hooks from 1 t to 10 t: how do you choose the capacity?
Joker SpanSet hooks are available with capacities from 1 t to 10 t. Choose the capacity based on the heaviest load you need to lift, adding the weight of the accessories, not on the average load. The hook must be sized for the maximum expected load. If the working angle is inclined, the usable capacity drops.
Hook for laying drainage channels: how is it used with a precast element?
The Probst SHS hook is used to lay precast drainage channels, hooking them onto the lifting points provided by the channel manufacturer. Use only the indicated points, never the edge or a free part of the element. Check that the hook is fully engaged before lifting, and that the weight of the element is within the capacity of the hook and the crane.
How is a hook safely attached to a hoist or crane?
The hook must be engaged at the centre, with the load working in line and not sideways on the tip. Always close the safety latch after hooking on, and check that the ring or chain sits in the throat without forcing. Do not use the hook on a load that could slip or roll. The hoist or crane must have a capacity equal to or greater than that of the hook.