The Machining & Welding 6 IN Aluminum Choker gives you a 6 in aluminum choker, rated to 48,500 lbs.

This fitting attaches to sling material to build or repair a mesh, chain, or webbing sling assembly, giving you a rated connection point at the load or hook end.

The fitting is manufactured to the stated material and rating specification, with a bearing surface sized to distribute load evenly across the sling body it connects to.

Every fitting in an assembly needs its own traceable rating, since the weakest link determines what the whole sling can safely lift.

Facilities ranging from small machine shops to large distribution centers keep equipment like this on hand for the lifts that come up week after week. It is the kind of tool that earns its spot on the floor by saving time on every single pick, and it pays for itself quickly once it replaces improvised rigging on a recurring job.

Before putting any lifting equipment into service, verify it matches your hoist or crane setup and confirm the rated capacity covers your heaviest expected load with margin to spare. Routine inspection of welds, pins, and connection hardware helps catch wear before it becomes a safety issue. Keep a simple inspection log if your facility does not already have one, since tracking wear over time makes it easier to plan replacement before a part actually fails in use.

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.

See the specifications below for the exact numbers you will want to check before ordering.

Order the Machining & Welding 6 IN Aluminum Choker rated to 48,500 lbs for your next custom sling.

Product Info:
•  Material: Aluminum
•  Style: Choker
•  Size: 6 in
•  Break Strength: 48,500 lbs
•  Shipping Weight: 8.5 lbs