1322/PC Kuplex Brochure 2002 (Page 2) - Lifting Gear Prod

1 Setting the standard in chainlifting systemsKUPLEX 8+10 TMKuplex is readily available from a vast network ofdistributors. Working from stocks of chains andcomponents, it takes only a few minutes to assemblea sling precisely in accordance with the needsof the Designed for strength, safety and reliabilityThe most versatile chain liftingsystem in the worldKuplex 8+10 is the world s first and only dual gradechain sling system and offers the widest range ofchains and components to make it the most versatilechain system two years of research and development usingthe latest technology and CAD facilities for full stressanalysis, Kuplex 8+10 has a massive 25% extrastrength and Lifting power over comparable Grade 8units with a full range of components available tohandle loads up to 85 of advanced technical design, materials and heattreatment has further enhanced the world-famousKuplex high wear and fatigue properties.

2 The highestgrade alloy steels are utilised for a range of chainlifting components certified for use with both Grade 8and Grade 10 chains, and are subjected to 100% non-destructive to European and Internationalrequirements, Kuplex 8+10 is a genuineworldwide chain sling 8+10 Concept and Testing4 Kuplex 8+10 - Working Load Limit Chart5 Kuplex 8+10 - single leg slings6 Kuplex 8+10 - two leg slings7 Kuplex 8+10 - three leg slings8 Kuplex 8+10 - four leg slings9 Kuplex 8+10 - special purpose slings10 Kuplex 8+10 - technical details11 Kuplex Master Links - KM, KAL, KMMLand Master Link Series Usage Table12 Kuplex Links and Connectors - KS, KSS, K, TL and KJ13 Kuplex Shortening Clutches14 Kuplex Hooks - KHN and KHW15 Kuplex Hooks - KHX, KC and KF16 Kuplex Shackles and Hooks - KDL, KDN, KCH and KCL17 Kuplex Hooks - KPH, KB, KD, KG and KTB18 Kuplex Grade 8, Grade 10 Sling Tagsand Skip Lifting Components19 Advice for Safe Use and Maintenance of Kuplex Chain Slings20 Safe Slinging with KUPLEX22 Special Applications24 Methods of Slinging - single leg and endless slings25 Methods of Slinging - two, three and four leg slings26 Kuplex is a registered trademark of Parsons Chain every endeavour has been made to ensure the accuracy of the data in thisdocument, no liability can be accepted by Parsons Chain 8+10 TMDual Grade SystemKUPLEX 8+10 is a unique dual grade chain sling system.

3 Advanced technical design, with precise material and heat treatment selection,has enhanced the high wear and fatigue properties for which Kuplex is renowned throughout the the first time Kuplex 8+10 dual rated components can now be combined with either Kuplex Grade 8 or Grade 10 chain for the mostversatile system ever produced (see dual load chart on page 5).A full range of components is available from 7mm up to 32mm allowing a wide variety of slings to be supplied with load ratings up to 85 Kuplex chain batch number is marked on the box and on a metal tag attached to each end of the chain. All Kuplex chain is either double embossed with KUPLEXone side and the Grade 8 or 10 on the other, or singleembossed with KX-8 to denote Kuplex Grade 8 or KX-10to denote Kuplex Grade 10, every 20th link or 1 metre,whichever is the lesser distance. Brand Name and Dual Grade Kuplex 8+10 Part NumberKDN7 NManufacturerPDie Run Number2 Year of ManufactureESteel Cast Number384 Grouped together asP2E384 OriginUKTraceabilityKUPLEX Manufacturer sCertificateThe Kuplex 8+10 system is certified to European andInternational requirements making it a worldwide 8+10 components are subjected to 100% non-destructive testing giving theuser complete peace of Grade 8 and Grade 10 are subjectedto 100% non-destructive tests.

4 Calibrationand visual inspection before finally beingpassed through our magnetic sorting 8+10 components have beendesigned using the latest CAD facilitieswhich allows for a full stress analysis ofeach component prior to 8+10 components and Kuplex Grade 10 chain are 25% strongerthan existing Grade 8 components and 8+10 TMKUPLEX components are marked with partnumbers and traceability system allows Parsons to trace components and chainsthrough all manufacturing processes and right back to thecast 10 > Grade 8 WARNING- NEVER EXCEED THE WORKING LOAD LIMIT STATEDThe working load limits (WLL) listed in the table below are the maximum weights which slings are designed to carry in general liftingservice according to the standard uniform load method of exceptionally hazardous conditions or in any other circumstances which might indicate a need for a WLL lower than the designed figure,the degree of hazard should be assessed by a competent person and the working load limit adjusted accordingly.

5 The WLL, which should bemarked on the sling itself, or on a securely fixed metal tag, must not be exceeded in any LegTwo LegThree and Four LegEndlessThe load imposed on a sling leg increases as the angle of the leg from vertical is taken of this fact when calculating working load limits. For example, a 10mm two-leg sling to be used at an angle of 45 from thevertical (90 included angle) will have a WLL times that of a 10mm single leg sling when used vertically, and not 2 times the single same working load limit applies to all angles from 0 - 45 (0 - 90 included angle). Where there is likely to be a need to use a sling atan angle greater than 45 from the vertical, the sling should have additional markings showing the reduced WLL applying at angles from 45 - 60 from the vertical (included angles from 90 - 120 ). Refer to Restrictions on the Angles of Use on page method of alternative method of rating may be used for a specific Lifting application where the angle at which the sling legs are disposed ispredetermined.

6 This method allows greater working load limits at angles less than 45 from the vertical, always assuming that the sling legsare disposed symmetrically with each leg accepting an equal share of the load to be lifted. For further details refer to your Kuplex Grade 8 working load limits are in accordance with EN Load Limits - TonnesNever exceed the working load limit marked on the use a sling at angles greater than 60 from the 8+10TM50 < 45 45 < 60 0 < 45 45 < 60 mmFactor 1 Factor 1 Factor Factor Fittings - Availability Chart WORKING LOAD LIMITS - TONNESS ingle Leg fitted withKHN L Sling HooksSingle Leg fitted with KS NKuplink and KHN L Sling HooksSingle Leg fitted withKS N Kuplinks each end Single Leg fitted with KSS NReevable Link each endChainDia.(mm)GradeKM7mm - 32mmKSS N7mm - 26mmKS N7mm - 16mmMaster LinksKSC N7mm - 19mmKSC7mm - 32mmShortening ClutchNote that the loaded end of thechain must come out of thebottom of both types of NEVER EXCEED THE WORKING LOAD LIMIT STATEDK uplerK N7mm - 32mmKSC N Shortening Clutch in useKSC Shortening Clutch in configuration6single leg slingsKHN L KHX CKHX EKHX SKC NKF NKHW N KDN N KDL NKSS NKCLKS 22222222222288 2 22 2 22 2 22 Dual Grade Systemtwo leg slingsTwo Leg fitted withKHN L Sling HooksTwo Leg fitted with KSC-N ShorteningClutches and KHN L sling hooksTerminal Fittings - Availability ChartWORKING LOAD LIMITS (0 -45 ) - TONNESC hainDia.

7 (mm)GradeWARNING- NEVER EXCEED THE WORKING LOAD LIMIT STATEDK uplerK N7mm - 32mmKM7mm - 32mmMaster LinksKSC7mm - 32mmShortening Clutch7 Kuplex 8+10 TMWORKING LOAD LIMITS ARE FORTWO LEG SLINGS AT 0 - 45 .KSC N7mm - 19mmKHN LKHX CKHX EKHX SKC NKF NKHW N KDN N KDL NKSS NKCLKS Note that the loaded end of thechain must come out of thebottom of both types of leg slingsThree Leg fitted withKHN L Sling HooksTerminal Fittings - Availability ChartWORKING LOAD LIMITS (0 -45 ) - TONNESC hainDia.(mm)GradeKMML7mm - 32mmKM7mm - 19mmKAL7mm - 19mmMaster LinksKSC N7mm - 19mmKSC7mm - 32mmShortening ClutchWARNING- NEVER EXCEED THE WORKING LOAD LIMIT STATEDK uplerK N7mm - 32mm8 WORKING LOAD LIMITS ARE FORTHREE LEG SLINGS AT 0 - 45 .Three Leg fitted with KSC-N ShorteningClutches and KHN L Sling HooksKHN LKHX CKHX EKHX SKC NKF NKHW N KDN N KDL NKSS NKCLKS 171717 KSC N Shortening Clutch in useKSC Shortening Clutch in configurationfour leg slingsFour Leg fitted with KSC-N ShorteningClutches and KHN L Sling HooksTerminal Fittings - Availability ChartWORKING LOAD LIMITS (0 -45 ) - TONNESC hainDia.

8 (mm)GradeWARNING- NEVER EXCEED THE WORKING LOAD LIMIT STATEDKMML7mm - 32mmKM7mm - 19mmKAL7mm - 19mmMaster LinksKSC N7mm - 19mmKSC7mm - 32mmShortening ClutchKuplerK N7mm - 32mm9 WORKING LOAD LIMITS ARE FORFOUR LEG SLINGS AT 0 - 45 .Dual Grade SystemKUPLEX 8+10 TMFour Leg fitted with KHN L Sling HooksKHN LKHX CKHX EKHX SKC NKF NKHW N KDN N KDL NKSS NKCLKS Terminal Fittings - Availability ChartWORKING LOAD LIMITS (0 -45 ) - TONNESC hainDia.(mm)GradeWARNING- NEVER EXCEED THE WORKING LOAD LIMIT STATED special purpose slingsDouble Basket SlingKSC N7mm - 19mmKSC7mm - 32mmTwo Leg Choke SlingKMML7mm - 32mmKM7mm - 32mmKAL7mm - 19mmMaster LinksKuplerShortening ClutchK N7mm - 32mm10 WORKING LOAD LIMITS ARE FORSLINGS AS SlingDrum SlingKJ Chain-to-ChainConnector7mm - 26mmKPH10 KCL and KCHKDKBENDLESSUSED IN PAIRS(AS 2 LEG)USED IN PAIRS 1 LEG 2 LEGSINGLE BASKETDOUBLE BASKETIN :Sling rated atminimum 30 from thevertical(60 includedangle)Note.

9 Sling rated atminimum 30 from thevertical(60 includedangle)ReferenceNumberNominal Size(d)Diameter mmGradeNominal Pitch(p) mmMaximumExternal Width(W2) mmMinimumInternal Width(W1) mmApprox Weightkg/mWARNING- NEVER EXCEED THE WORKING LOAD LIMIT STATED technical detailsDimensions and WeightsSIZEmmBREAKINGFORCEMINkNMANUFAC-T URINGPROOFFORCEkNWORKINGLOADLIMITTONNESM EANSTRESS ATBREAKINGFORCEN/mm2 FACTOR 4 MEANSTRESS ATPROOFFORCEN/mm2 FACTOR ATWLLN/mm2 FACTOR , DIAmmBENDDEFLECTION fMIN mmNUMBER OFSAMPLES PER200m LOTKUPLEX Grade 8 Chain and ComponentsKUPLEX GRADE 8 CHAIN IS COLOUR CODED BLACKTest Requirements and Working Load LimitsBend and Tensile Test as Specified in EN 818-2800500200 All Kuplex chain meets the dimensionalrequirements of BS EN 818-2 and ISO 3076. All Kuplex chain is either double embossed withKUPLEX one side and the Grade 8 or 10 on the other,or single embossed with KX-8 to denote KUPLEXG rade 8 or KX-10 to denote Kuplex Grade 10, every20th link or 1 metre, whichever is the lesser distance.

10 Single link samples are taken from a lot size of 200m and bent to a minimumdeflection f, as specified in the table above. Following removal of the force, the link isexamined by a competent person. The link has to withstand the specified deflection forthat diameter without any visible TestSamples of chain as specified above, and in the finished condition, are subjected to astatic tensile test and have to meet the minimum breaking force requirements as statedin the adjacent table, with a total ultimate elongation of not less than 20%.Parsons Chain Routine Component SamplingAll Kuplex components are routinely verified with tensile and fatigue is a Parsons Chain Company internal specification, above and beyond any currentNational or International Standards ,06266427321,6091,00540 Kuplex Grade 10 Chain and ComponentsKUPLEX GRADE 10 CHAIN IS COLOUR CODED GOLD1, Auxiliary Link KALM echanically assembled link for three and four leg KM Series Usage Table General Lifting service - uniform load method of ratingKUPLEX Litalink KMMLA cost-effective alternative to the KM/KAL assembly for three leg and four leg slings designed for use only under the uniformload method of working load rating for general use.