The Machining & Welding 5/16 IN X 12 IN J-Hook Style A matches 5/16 inch chain size to a 12 inch hook, rated to 250 pounds.

This style of hook is a common replacement part for chain slings and tie-down assemblies, letting you swap a worn or damaged hook without replacing the whole chain.

Steel construction and a proven hook profile keep this hardware durable through repeated rigging and unrigging on the job site.

Keeping a few of these on hand as spares means a damaged hook does not take an entire chain sling out of service.

Equipment like this shows up across a wide range of industries, from steel fabrication and machine shops to warehousing, construction, and vehicle service centers. Anywhere crews need to move a load overhead in a controlled, repeatable way, a purpose-built lift beam or crane keeps the job safer and faster than improvised rigging. Once a facility standardizes on the right lifting equipment for its typical loads, operators spend less time rigging and more time actually getting work done.

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 full spec sheet is below, covering capacity, dimensions, and construction details at a glance.

Add the Machining & Welding 5/16 IN X 12 IN J-Hook Style A to your spare parts bin for quick chain hook replacements.

Product Info:
•  Capacity: 250 lbs
•  Rod Diameter: 5/16 in
•  Hook Length: 12 in
•  Style: Style A
•  Shipping Weight: 1 lbs