Special Short Link
Factor of safety – 5:1
Description
Special Short Link Chain, Quick Facts
| Product | Special short link chain, general purpose carbon steel chain |
|---|---|
| Use | Industrial and load securing applications |
| Factor of safety | 5:1 |
| Certificate | Conformance Inspection Certificate |
| Supplied from | Toco Lifting, Germiston and Cape Town |
Toco Lifting has supplied lifting, lashing and rigging equipment across South Africa and SADC since 2002 and is a registered Lifting Machinery Entity (LME No. 008).
Special short link chain is a general-purpose carbon steel chain supplied by Toco Lifting across South Africa for industrial and load-securing applications. As a registered Lifting Machinery Entity (LME No. 008), Toco supplies the chain and issues a Conformance Inspection Certificate against a 5:1 factor of safety under the OHS Act.
Toco Lifting holds Lifting Machinery Entity registration LME No. 008 under the Driven Machinery Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, with technical oversight by Anton van Staden, an ECSA-registered Lifting Machinery Inspector (Reg. #201112078).
What is special short link chain used for?
Special short link chain is a general-purpose carbon steel chain — it is used for industrial duty, load securing and restraint, and general site work, rather than as an overhead lifting grade. The short link form gives a compact, close-pitch chain that runs neatly over sprockets and through guides and sits tightly when securing loads. Toco supplies it as a distributor of a broad chain range alongside higher-grade alloy lifting chain.
What factor of safety applies to steel chain?
Steel chain is worked to a 5:1 factor of safety under DMR 18 of the OHS Act — the statutory figure that governs what is published in South Africa. This is the basis on which Toco rates and certifies the chain it supplies. Special short link chain is a general-purpose grade and is not a substitute for Grade 80 or Grade 100 alloy chain where overhead lifting at higher working loads is required.
What certificate does special short link chain carry?
Special short link chain is supplied with a Conformance Inspection Certificate. Under Toco’s certification taxonomy, items that cannot suspend or halt motion on their own — chain, slings, wire rope, shackles and lifting tackle — carry a Conformance Inspection Certificate, as distinct from the Performance (Load) Test Certificate issued for machines such as chain blocks and hoists. Toco issues the correct certificate for the equipment class under LME No. 008.
Short link versus long link chain
Short link chain has a compact, close link pitch; long and extra long link chain have a longer, more open pitch. Short link suits running over sprockets and through guides and securing loads tightly, while longer link forms suit coupling on site or passing over a profile. Both are general-purpose grades supplied by Toco; the right choice depends on the application.
Applications
Special short link chain is used across mining, construction and general industry for load securing, restraint and general-purpose site work. Toco supplies chain and lifting tackle nationally and across the SADC region.
Compliance
LME No. 008 · LEEASA Standard Member #LEEASA-SUB-00102 · COET Member #8000134 · ECSA-registered LMI Anton van Staden #201112078 · 5:1 factor of safety per DMR 18 · DMR 18(5) of the OHS Act, 1993.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can special short link chain be used for overhead lifting?
No. Special short link chain is a general-purpose carbon steel chain intended for securing, restraint and general industrial use, not for overhead lifting. Overhead lifting requires heat-treated alloy chain such as Grade 80 or Grade 100. Toco supplies both and can advise on the correct grade for your application.
What is the difference between short link and long link chain?
Short link chain has a compact, close link pitch that runs well over sprockets and through guides and secures loads tightly. Long and extra long link chain have a longer, more open pitch suited to coupling on site or passing over a profile. Toco supplies both forms; the right choice depends on the application.
What factor of safety does Toco apply to steel chain?
Toco works steel chain to a 5:1 factor of safety, the statutory figure under DMR 18 of the OHS Act in South Africa. The chain is rated and certified on this basis. For alloy lifting chain a different factor applies, and Toco confirms the correct rating per grade on enquiry.
Does special short link chain come with a certificate?
Yes. Toco supplies special short link chain with a Conformance Inspection Certificate, the correct certificate type for lifting tackle that cannot suspend or halt motion on its own. Toco is registered as LME No. 008 and issues certification matched to the equipment class.
What sizes and working loads are available?
Special short link chain is stocked in a range of sizes; the available diameters, lengths and working loads are confirmed on enquiry so we match the chain to your duty correctly. Contact the Toco team with your application and load requirement for current stock and ratings.
Does Toco supply other chain grades?
Yes. Toco is a distributor of a broad chain range — general-purpose carbon and mild steel grades through to Grade 80 and Grade 100 alloy lifting chain and stainless steel chain. Speak to our team about the grade, size and certificate type your application requires.
Need special short link chain supplied and certified? Request a quote or speak to the Toco Lifting team.
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