Hooks

Eye Type Hook

All Crosby L-320 Eye Hoist Hooks incorporate the following features:

  • The most complete line of Eye hoist hooks.
  • Available in carbon steel and alloy steel.
  • Designed with a 5:1 Design Factor for (Carbon Steel); 4.5:1 Design Factor for 30t – 60t (Alloy Steel).
  • Eye hooks are load rated.
  • Proper design, careful forging and precision controlled quenched and tempering give maximum strength without excessive weight and bulk.
  • Every Crosby Eye Hook is equipped with a latch. Even years after purchase of the original hook, latch assemblies can be added. (See pages 121 – 123)
  • Chemical analysis and tensile tests performed on each PIC to verify chemistry and mechanical properties.
  • Type Approval certification in accordance with ABS 2016 Steel Vessel and Guide for Certification of Lifting Appliances 2016 available. Certificates available when requested at time of order and may include additional charges.
  • Meets ASME B30.10
  • Hoist hooks incorporate two types of strategically placed markings forged into the product which address two (2) QUIC-CHECK® features:
  • Deformation Indicators and Angle Indicators (see following page for detailed definition)

The following additional features have been incorporated in the new Crosby L-320N Eye Hoist Hooks. (Sizes 3/4 metric ton Carbon through 22 metric ton Alloy.

  • Metric Rated at 5:1 Design Factor for (Carbon Steel); 5:1 Design Factor for 1t – 22t (Alloy Steel).
  • Can be proof tested to 2 times the Working Load Limit.
  • Low profile hook tip
  • New integrated latch (S-4320) meets the world-class standard for lifting.
  • Heavy duty stamped latch interlocks with the hook tip.
  • High ciycle, long life spring.
  • When secured with proper cotter pin through the hole in the tip of hook, meets the intent of OSHA Rule 1926.1431(g) and 1926.1501(g) for personnel hoisting.

Swivel Hook

  • Forged – Quenched and Tempered.
  • Swivel hooks are load rated.
  • Proper design, careful forging, and precision controlled quench and tempering gives maximum strength without excessive weight and bulk.
  • Low profile hook tip designed to utilize Crosby S-4320 or PL-N atch kit. Simply purchase the latch assemblies listed and shown on pages 121 – 122. Even years after purchase of the original hook, latch assemblies can be added.
  • Hoist hooks incorporate markings forged into the product which address two (2)

QUIC-CHECK® features:

  • Deformation Indicators — Two strategically placed marks, one just below the shank or eye and the other on the hook tip, which allows for a QUIC-CHECK® measurement to determine if the throat opening has changed, thus indicating abuse or overload.
  • Angle Indicators — Indicates the maximum included angle which is allowed between two (2) sling legs in the hook. These indicators also provide the opportunity to approximate other included angles between two sling legs.

Type Approval certification in accordance with ABS 2016 Steel Vessel Rules and ABS Guide for Certification of Lifting Appliances 2016 available. Certificates available when requested at time of order and may include additional charges.

Bearing Swivel Hook

  • New anti-friction bearing design allows hook to rotate freely under load.
  • Capacities ranging from 2 through 15 metric tonnes.
  • Forged – Quenched and Tempered.
  • Proper design, careful forging, and precision controlled quench and tempering gives maximum strength without excessive weight and bulk.
  • Low profile hook tip designed to utilize Crosby S-4320 or PL-N atch kit. Simply purchase the latch assemblies listed and shown on pages 121 – 123. Even years after purchase of the original hook, latch assemblies can be added.
  • L-3322 hooks incorporate markings forged into the product which address two

(2) QUIC-CHECK® features:

  • Deformation Indicators — Two strategically placed marks, one just below
    the shank or eye and the other on the hook tip, which allows for a QUICCHECK
    ® measurement to determine if the throat opening has changed, thus
    indicating abuse or overload
  • Angle Indicators — Indicates the maximum included angle which is allowed
    between two (2) sling legs in the hook. These indicators also provide the
    opportunity to approximate other included angles between two sling legs.

Shur-Loc® Safety Hook

Sliding Choker Hook

  • New style incorporates throat opening equal to or larger than old style hooks.
  • Each product has a Product Identification Code (PIC) for material traceability, along with a Working Load Limit, and the name Crosby or “CG” forged into it.
  • All hooks incorporate Crosby’s patented QUIC-CHECK® marks to help in determining if throat opening dimension has changed.
  • Each hook is equipped with a Crosby S-4320 heavy duty stamped latch with the high cycle, long life spring.
  • Forged Alloy Steel — Quenched and Tempered.

Sorting Hooks (With and Without Handle)

  • Forged Alloy Steel – Quenched and Tempered.
  • Deep straight throat permits efficient handling of flat plates or large cylindrical shapes.

Barrel Hooks

  • Forged Carbon Steel – Quenched and Tempered.
  • Meets the performance requirements of Federal Specification
  • RR-C-271G, Type V, Class 6, except for those provisions required of the contractor.

Clevis Style Hook

  • Forged Alloy Steel – Quenched and Tempered.
  • Individually Proof Tested to 2-1/2 times the Working Load Limit with certification
  • Each hook has a Product Identification Code (PIC) for material traceabilit , along with the size and the name Crosby.
  • Hoist hooks incorporate two types of strategically placed markings forged into the product which address two (2) QUIC-CHECK® features: Deformation Indicators and Angle Indicators.
  • Low profile hook tip
  • New integrated latch (S-4320/S-4339) meets the world standard for lifting.
    • Heavy duty stamped latch interlocks with the hook tip.
    • High cycle, long life spring.
    • When secured with the proper cotter pin through the hole in the tip of hook, meets the intent of OSHA Rule 1926.1431(g) and 1926.1501(g) for personnel lifting.
  • Suitable for use with Grade 100 and Grade 80 chain.
  • Fatigue rated at 1-1/2 times the Working Load Limit at 20,000 cycles. “Look for the Platinum Color – Crosby Grade 100 Alloy Products.”

Foundry Hook

  • Forged Alloy Steel – Quenched and Tempered.
  • Individually Proof Tested to 2-1/2 times the Working Load Limit with certification
  • Each hook has a Product Identification Code (PIC) for material traceabilit , along with the size and the name Crosby.
  • Suitable for use with Grade 100 and Grade 80 chain.
  • Fatigue rated at 1-1/2 times the Working Load Limit at 20,000 cycles.
  • “Look for the Platinum Color – Crosby Grade 100 Alloy Products.”
  • Hook can be tip loaded at the reduced Working Load Limit, see below. Operator must ensure the load is retained properly in the hook.

Weld On

  • The most complete line of shank marked hoist hooks. Available 3/4 to 300 metric tons.
  • Hook Identification code marked into each hook
  • All Carbon and Alloy Hooks are quenched and tempered.
  • Quenched and Tempered.
  • Available in carbon steel, alloy steel, and bronze.
  • Proper design, careful forging, and precision controlled quench and tempering give maximum strength without excessive weight and bulk.
  • Every Crosby Shank Hook has a pre-drilled cam which can be equipped with a latch. Simply purchase the latch assemblies listed and shown on pages 121 – 123. Even years after purchase of the original hook, latch assemblies can be added.
  • Type Approval Certification in accordance with ABS 2016 Steel Vessels and ABS Guide for Certification on Cranes available. Certificates available when requested at time of order and may include additional charges
    Patented McKissick Split-Nut retention system available, see page 379 for more information.