Lifting Hardware
What is Lifting Hardware?
Lifting hardware is the set of rated rigging components that connect a load to lifting gear such as slings, hoists, and cranes. Typical parts include eye bolts, eye nuts, hoist rings, D-rings, clamps, pad eyes, and turnbuckles. We feature USA-made, drop-forged hardware by Ken Forging for strength and traceable quality.
Popular categories
- Eye bolts and eye nuts: Create threaded lifting or tie-down points.
- D-rings and clips: Weld-on or bolt-on anchors for rigging and securement.
- Clamps: Hold plate and shapes for fabrication, machining, and handling.
- Pad eyes, turnbuckles, rod ends: Hardware for alignment and adjustment.
How to choose lifting hardware
- Working Load Limit: Select rated components that meet or exceed the heaviest load.
- Material and finish: Carbon or alloy steel with zinc or galvanized coating, or stainless for corrosive settings.
- Load path and alignment: Plan in-line loading and proper orientation. For angular pulls, use swivel hoist rings.
Use and safety tips
- Inspect for cracks, deformation, corrosion, and thread damage before each use.
- Use compatible shackles, hooks, and slings sized to the hardware eye or pin.
- Follow the marked WLL and any manufacturer derating for angles or hitch types.
FAQs about Lifting Hardware
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What does Working Load Limit mean?
It is the maximum service load under normal conditions. Never exceed the WLL and apply any required derating for angles or hitch types.
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When should I use a swivel hoist ring instead of an eye?
Use a swivel hoist ring for frequent off-axis pulls or when the load may rotate. It pivots and swivels to maintain alignment.
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Are your lifting components made in the USA?
Yes. We stock Ken Forging hardware that is drop forged and finished in the USA for quality and traceability.
Please follow Ken Forge's recommendations for load capacities of Eye Bolts and their safety information for the installation and usage of Eye bolts on their website.
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All Industrial Hardware and Lifting Hardware are Drop Forged
FAQs about Lifting Hardware
A plain eye bolt is for straight vertical lifts. A shoulder eye bolt includes a machined shoulder so it can take limited angular loading when derated per Ken Forging guidance.
Use a swivel hoist ring when the pull may be at an angle or the load needs to rotate. Ken Forging swivel hoist rings pivot and swivel to align with the sling.
Select a WLL greater than your service load and then apply any required derating for sling angle and hitch type. Never exceed the WLL marked on the Ken Forging part.
Engage at least one full bolt diameter in steel and seat the shoulder flush. For thin material use a through bolt with nut and washer.
No. Do not side load plain pattern eye bolts. Use a shoulder eye bolt oriented to the load or a swivel hoist ring.
Check for stretch, bending, cracks, corrosion, worn markings, and damaged threads. Remove any questionable part from service and replace it.
Capacities can differ. Always confirm the Working Load Limit on the product sheet for the exact grade and size.
Use a rigging chart. As the angle from vertical decreases, tension rises and the allowed load on the lifting point must be reduced.
Use shackles or hooks that fit the opening and meet or exceed the lifting point WLL. Follow Ken Forging weld or bolt instructions for installation.
Yes, if rated for the service and inspected on a schedule. In vibration areas, recheck torque on hoist rings and fasteners.