Pewag AW56 Master Link 2-1/4 Grade 100

Product Description

The Pewag AW56 Grade 100 Master Link is a heavy-duty connecting link designed for use in the highest-capacity Grade 100 lifting chain sling assemblies. Rated to Grade 100 standards, the AW56 provides the exceptional working load limit and mechanical performance required for the most demanding overhead lifting applications in heavy steel fabrication, construction, mining, shipbuilding, and heavy industrial environments. As a master link, it serves as the primary connection point between the lifting chain legs and the hook of a hoist or crane, making it a critical load-bearing component in any chain sling assembly operating at this extreme capacity level.

The AW56 is manufactured from alloy steel and heat treated to achieve the mechanical properties required for Grade 100 certification. Grade 100 chain and fittings offer a significant working load limit advantage over Grade 80 equivalents of the same size, allowing for lighter and more compact sling assemblies without sacrificing rated capacity. The 2-1/4" size represents one of the largest master link sizes available in the Grade 100 range and is compatible with 2-1/4" Grade 100 lifting chain, designed for the most extreme chain sling configurations where very heavy loads require a correspondingly massive and robust master link to maintain the full rated capacity of the assembly across single-leg, double-leg, and multi-leg configurations.

As part of the Pewag lifting hardware range, the AW56 master link is engineered to the same quality and dimensional standards as Pewag's Grade 100 chain, ensuring reliable compatibility and consistent performance throughout the sling assembly. Pewag is a recognized manufacturer of high-quality lifting chain and fittings, and the AW56 is designed to meet the requirements of the most rigorous industrial lifting programs where component traceability, rated performance, and robust construction at the largest chain sizes are essential.

Material: Alloy steel, heat treated Grade 100

Compatible With: Pewag 2-1/4" Grade 100 lifting chain Grade 100 chain sling components and fittings of compatible size Standard crane hooks, hoist hooks, and lifting hardware rated to the appropriate working load limit

Uses: Primary connection point in extreme-capacity Grade 100 chain sling assemblies Heavy-duty single-leg, double-leg, and multi-leg chain sling configurations at maximum capacity Overhead lifting of extremely heavy loads in steel fabrication, construction, mining, and heavy industrial applications Connecting large-diameter chain legs to crane hooks, hoist hooks, and lifting beams in extreme-capacity rigging setups

Key Features: Grade 100 alloy steel construction for maximum working load limit at the 2-1/4" chain size Compatible with 2-1/4" Grade 100 lifting chain Heat-treated alloy steel for consistent mechanical performance under extreme loads One of the largest master link sizes available in the Grade 100 range Serves as the primary master link in extreme-capacity chain sling assemblies Part of the Pewag Grade 100 lifting hardware range Designed for traceability and performance in rigorous industrial lifting programs

Note: Always verify that all components in the chain sling assembly are rated to Grade 100 and are compatible in size before use. Do not mix Grade 80 and Grade 100 components in the same sling assembly. Do not exceed the rated working load limit.