The Machining & Welding 5/16 IN X 12 IN J-Hook Style C 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.

Forged from steel and heat treated for strength, the hook is built to standard chain hardware dimensions so it drops into existing assemblies.

This is standard replacement hardware for chain rigging, and having the correct style on hand avoids downtime when a hook needs to be swapped out.

Maintenance departments, fabrication shops, warehouses, and construction crews all rely on equipment in this category to handle lifts that come up again and again. Having the right beam or crane on hand means operators are not left rigging a load with mismatched slings or borrowed hardware, which keeps every lift consistent regardless of who is running it that day.

Pairing the right lifting equipment with proper technique keeps a shop's safety record intact. Inspect connection points regularly, respect the rated working load limit, and make sure every operator understands how the rigging is meant to be used before the first lift of the day. Small, consistent habits like these tend to matter more over time than any single piece of equipment, no matter how well it is built.

Equipment that sees daily use benefits from a quick visual check every time it comes out of storage, not just during scheduled inspections. Catching a small issue, like surface corrosion or a bent component, before it becomes a larger problem keeps rigging hardware safe and in service longer.

Details on capacity, dimensions, and hardware are listed below for a quick comparison against your requirements.

The Machining & Welding 5/16 IN X 12 IN J-Hook Style C is ready to go into service as a replacement or spare for 5/16 inch chain rigging.

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