Michigan Administrative Code
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General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 49 - SLINGS
Section R. 408.14906 - Definitions; L, M

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.14906

Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024

Rule 4906.

(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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