These hooks are designed to secure a load by hitching the sling around the load circumference. Optional latches prevent the eye of the sling from disengaging from the hook.
Dimensions (inch) for Sliding Choker Hook
6-strand Sling dia. Choker Hitch WLL tons(1) Hook WLL tons(2) A B C D E lbs. each(*)
1/4 & 5/16 .48 / .74 .75 1.75 3.75 .50 2.75 .62 1.0
3/8 1.1 1.3 2.00 4.25 .62 3.12 .69 1.3
1/2 1.7 1.7 2.12 4.81 .88 3.62 .75 1.8
5/8 2.5 2.5 2.75 6.94 1.12 4.44 .94 4.0
3/4 4.0 4.0 3.12 6.44 1.12 4.69 1.25 4.5
7/8 & 1 5.6 / 7.2 7.5 4.25 8.12 1.44 6.06 1.56 10.0
1-1/8 & 1-1/4 9.1 / 11 11.5 5.62 11.62 1.75 8.69 1.75 26.0
1-3/8 & 1-1/2 13 / 15 15.0 7.00 14.50 2.38 10.62 2.00 50.0
(1) Working Loads are for a Choker Hitch and apply to Single Leg Uni-Loc® 6-strand, IWRC wire rope slings
(2) Choker Hook WLL apply only when used in the Choker configuration
(*) Weights are approximate