The Machining & Welding 3/8 IN X 9 IN J-Hook Style A is a chain hook sized for 3/8 inch chain, rated to 365 pounds capacity at a 9 inch hook length.

J-hooks like this attach directly to chain links, giving you a quick connection point for slinging, towing, or securing a load without a separate shackle.

The hook is manufactured to match standard chain grade and size specifications, keeping the rated capacity consistent with the chain it is paired with.

Matching hook style, chain size, and capacity is important for safe rigging, and this hook is sized to do exactly that.

From production floors to rail yards to municipal utility crews, this style of equipment gets used wherever a load needs to move safely between two points. Standardizing on purpose-built lifting equipment also makes training new operators easier, since the rigging setup stays consistent from lift to lift instead of changing based on whatever hardware happens to be nearby.

As with any lifting equipment, never exceed the rated working load limit, and inspect slings, hooks, shackles, and connection points before every use. Confirm compatibility with your hoist, crane, or trolley system before placing an order, and follow your facility's rigging and lockout procedures for every lift. A few minutes spent checking hardware condition and load balance up front is far cheaper than dealing with a dropped or shifted load later, and it keeps your team's daily routine consistent from one job to the next.

Properly rated hardware, stored and maintained correctly, tends to outlast the equipment it gets paired with. Building a simple habit of checking condition before each use costs very little time and pays off in fewer surprises when a piece of rigging hardware is actually under load.

The specifications below cover everything you need to check compatibility with your equipment.

The Machining & Welding 3/8 IN X 9 IN J-Hook Style A is ready to go into service as a replacement or spare for 3/8 inch chain rigging.

Product Info:
•  Capacity: 365 lbs
•  Rod Diameter: 3/8 in
•  Hook Length: 9 in
•  Style: Style A
•  Shipping Weight: 1.1 lbs