Do Lifting Chains Need to Be Certified?
Mar 10th 2026
Rigging Safety Guide
Understanding inspection requirements, chain grades, and how to choose lifting-rated chain for overhead lifting.
Quick answer: Lifting chains used in overhead lifting must be properly rated, identifiable, and regularly inspected. Using lifting-grade alloy chain and properly tagged chain sling assemblies is the safest and most compliant approach.
Are lifting chains required to be certified?
When people ask whether lifting chains must be certified, they are usually referr…
What Type of Chain Is Used for Overhead Lifting?
Mar 6th 2026
In overhead lifting, the “right chain” is not a preference—it’s a safety and compliance requirement. Only specific, lifting-certified chains are designed to handle dynamic loading, shock, fatigue, and traceability requirements found in industrial rigging.
Bottom line: For overhead lifting, use lifting-grade alloy chain in Grade 80, Grade 100, or Grade 120—or lifting-rated stainless when corrosion resistance is the priority.
Always confirm WLL, grade markings, and…
What Is a Lifting Chain?
Jun 26th 2025
Lifting chains are high-strength steel link assemblies engineered for overhead lifting, load securement, and material handling in demanding industrial environments. Only certain grades of chain—specifically Grade 80, Grade 100, and Grade 120 alloy steel chain—are rated and approved for overhead lifting applications under ASME and NACM standards.
Compared to synthetic slings or wire rope, lifting chain provides superior durability, temperature resistance, and adjustability. When paire…