Section 408.14906. Definitions; L, M.  


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  • (1) "Link" means a single ring of a chain.

    (2)  "Male handle" or "triangle" means a handle with a handle eye.

    (3)     "Master coupling link" means an alloy steel welded coupling link used as an intermediate link to join alloy steel chain to master links. (See figure 3 “Major Components of a Guadruple Sling”)

    (4)   "Master link" or "gathering ring" means a forged or welded steel link used to support

    all members (legs) of an alloy steel chain sling or wire rope sling. (See figure 3 “Major Components of a Guadruple Sling”)

    (5)   "Mechanical coupling link" means a nonwelded, mechanically closed steel link used to attach master links and hooks to alloy steel chain.

    (6)   "Metal mesh" or "fabric" means the flexible portion of a metal mesh sling, consisting of a series of transverse coils and cross rods.

    FIGURE 3

    MAJOR COMPONENTS OF A GUADRUPLE SLING

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