Crosby Laughlin Swivel Hook

[metalhead212121]

Picked this up at garage sale. Always wanted a hook that swivels. Before I use it anybody want to take a guess at what its rated at (weight wise?) Yes I know a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Also.. can I use a "quick link" to attach it to the chain on my engine hoist? Heres a link to quick link you guys know what I'm talking about.


https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/45215

 

[ChevyEFI]

Between your thread and the other guy's thread about the overseas one he picked up, I might have to get one too. I probably won't even need it, since I'm doing a RWD SBC w/ a Happy ****** puller, but WTH. LOL

 

[larry_g]

Are we expected to guess the size of that hook? Just a bit more information such as the diameter of the attachment ring would help.

Look here; https://www.certex.com/wp-content/uploads/wire-rop-accessories.pdf

lg
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[metalhead212121]

Between your thread and the other guy's thread about the overseas one he picked up, I might have to get one too. I probably won't even need it, since I'm doing a RWD SBC w/ a Happy ****** puller, but WTH. LOL

I've wanted one for a while because a friend of mine has one for his engine hoist. His is A LOT nicer. Someone posted one similar (to my friends) on garage journal that he used for picking up a piece of thick steel. Between seeing the one guy here on GJ use it and my friend I HAD TO HAVE one.

I priced them out online and the prices are all over the place. The nicer ones I think are close to $100... maybe more?? I think I paid $25 for mine. I couldn't in good conscience buy an overseas one... Every time I think "XXXXX is XXXXX is XXXXXX... its all the same".. IT ISN'T! I truly believe there were some short cuts made SOMEWHERE on that overseas hook. I just can't trust my life with something like that. That's why I made this thread...

 

[metalhead212121]

Are we expected to guess the size of that hook? Just a bit more information such as the diameter of the attachment ring would help.

lg
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Thought about that AFTER I posted the pics.... (stupid on my part)

 

[larry_g]

https://www.certex.com/wp-content/uploads/wire-rop-accessories.pdf

Add above to first post later

lg

 

[ChevyEFI]

Thought about that AFTER I posted the pics.... (stupid on my part)

Make that your avatar and all is forgiven.

Nice piece. Now, for what tasks are you going to use it, that it's overkill?

 

[MJD1]

I wouldn't use the quick link, they aren't even close to the weight rating of 3/8" chain. Use a double clevis type, chain repair link.

 

[metalhead212121]

Make that your avatar and all is forgiven.

Nice piece. Now, for what tasks are you going to use it, that it's overkill?

What am I going to use it for???? Honestly I don't know. I bought it because the price was right. This hook is an "older" so I can't pin down the exact load limit from the pdf file that larry_g posted.... I'm thinking 1,000 lbs. is the most I can put on it safely.

I wouldn't use the quick link, they aren't even close to the weight rating of 3/8" chain. Use a double clevis type, chain repair link.

do you have a link for double clevis type, chain repair link???? Did a quick google search and I'm unsure as to what you're talking about.

Not saying I disagree with you about using a quick link but link I posted below shows the working load limit at close to 2,000 lbs (if I'm reading it correctly)

https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/45215

 

[larry_g]

What am I going to use it for???? Honestly I don't know. I bought it because the price was right. This hook is an "older" so I can't pin down the exact load limit from the pdf file that larry_g posted.... I'm thinking 1,000 lbs. is the most I can put on it safely.




do you have a link for double clevis type, chain repair link???? Did a quick google search and I'm unsure as to what you're talking about.

Not saying I disagree with you about using a quick link but link I posted below shows the working load limit at close to 2,000 lbs (if I'm reading it correctly)

https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/45215

I'm thinking that you have a S-322 hook that is in the 3-5 ton range. Refer to page 5-7 on the pdf and check the measurements.

For the double clevis; http://www.riggingwarehouse.com/default.aspx?page=item+detail&itemcode=307-1012889&catlist=1623

The one listed is a 6600lb rated unit but they have others.

lg
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[MJD1]

I'm thinking that you have a S-322 hook that is in the 3-5 ton range. Refer to page 5-7 on the pdf and check the measurements.

For the double clevis; http://www.riggingwarehouse.com/default.aspx?page=item+detail&itemcode=307-1012889&catlist=1623

The one listed is a 6600lb rated unit but they have others.

lg
no neat sig line

Thanks for posting the link to the double clevis. That is what I mentioned. Those quick links are light duty, and should never be used for lifting applications.

 

[2oolhound]

Looking at you photo with the tape it looks like a 3/4" shank (top part of the loop where your chain will connect)
3/4" safe load is about 3.5 tons
5/8" safe load is about 2.5 tons

(Safe load is 1/5th breaking strength)

This thing is over kill for your usage. 1000 bps is childs play for it unless it has damage i.e.: elongation from over loading which it doesn't appear to have in the photos. The double clevis is a good solution.

 

[HammerMechanic]

I'm thinking 1,000 lbs. is the most I can put on it safely.

That is funny.

 

[Strouty]

These are better when connecting chain, less **** to get hooked on stuff. Probably find a better price, but I just wanted a link to show you what I was thinking.

https://www.zoro.com/cm-coupling-li...wHk725AnY1CScSggJLjN8aApwr8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[BDT/NWMN]

Laying on My desk is a CROSBY-LAUGHLIN model SWL 3 T... It looks newer than your swivel hook, but the measurement from top to bottom is 9 3/4",, so appears about the same size as yours... SWL 3T = Swivel Three Ton hoist capacity

Check out that SWL ? ? That rating should be there.


top loop on mine is 3/4" ; So the ratings that 2oolhound stated fall into agreement
with My SWL 3 T..

 

[BDT/NWMN]

Make that your avatar and all is forgiven.

Nice piece. Now, for what tasks are you going to use it, that it's overkill?

That would make a dern Good Avatar