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William Hackett Grade 8 Barrel Hook – 2t WLL (7/8mm Chain)
WHL-BH-G8-8-H18-08
William Hackett Hack8 Grade 8 Barrel Hook, 2t WLL. Alloy steel, EN 1677-1, proof tested to 2.5x WLL. For 7/8mm chain barrel sling assemblies.
£24.00£28.80 Exc VATInc VAT
Description
William Hackett Hack8 Grade 8 Barrel Hook
The William Hackett Hack8 Grade 8 Barrel Hook is designed specifically for use in barrel sling assemblies. It is manufactured from alloy steel in accordance with EN 1677-1 and is suitable for use in chain slings certified to EN 818-4. It gives a dependable, purpose-made fitting for lifting barrels and drums with chain.
Barrel hooks are typically fitted in pairs to a two-leg chain sling. This gives a quick and secure way to handle barrels as part of a wider drum handling operation.
Grade 8 Alloy Steel Construction
Each Hack8 barrel hook is made from alloy steel, which gives a good balance between toughness and ductility. Grade 8 components suit demanding lifting environments where reliability and resistance to impact matter. Every hook carries a 4:1 safety factor.
Tested for Quality and Traceability
William Hackett crack-detects every barrel hook after heat treatment and proof load tests it to 2.5 times its Working Load Limit. These checks help confirm the integrity of each component before it enters service.
Wide Operating Temperature Range
The Hack8 barrel hook can be used from -40°C to +200°C with no reduction in Working Load Limit. This makes it suitable for cold outdoor sites as well as warmer industrial settings.
Size & Compatibility
The Hack8 barrel hook is available in one size, for 7/8mm Grade 8 chain, with a Working Load Limit of 2.0 tonnes. It is designed to be used with:
- 7/8mm Grade 8 lifting chain
- Hack8 Grade 8 master links to suit 1 and 2 leg chain slings
- Other compatible Hack8 coupling components
- Barrel sling assemblies certified to EN 818-4
Ideal Applications
The William Hackett Hack8 Grade 8 Barrel Hook is suitable for:
- Lifting barrels and drums in barrel sling assemblies
- Construction lifting operations
- General industrial and manufacturing lifting
- Transportation and logistics handling
- Warehouses and workshops handling drums
- Lifting in cold or elevated-temperature environments within -40°C to +200°C
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | William Hackett |
| Range | Hack8 |
| Product | Grade 8 Barrel Hook |
| Grade | Grade 8 |
| Material | Alloy steel |
| Working Load Limit | 2.0t |
| Chain Size | 7/8mm |
| Proof Load Test | 2.5 x WLL |
| Safety Factor | 4:1 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +200°C without reduction in WLL |
| Testing | Crack detected after heat treatment; proof load tested |
| Standards | Manufactured in accordance with EN 1677-1; suitable for chain slings certified to EN 818-4 |
| Application | Barrel sling assemblies |
| Sectors | Construction, Industrial, Transportation |
Size & Dimension Chart
| Part Code | WLL (t) | Chain Size (mm) | Proof Load (t) | A (mm) | B (mm) | C (mm) | D (mm) | E (mm) | F (mm) | Box Qty | Mass (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-H18-08 | 2.00 | 7/8 | 5.0 | 40 | 50 | 13 | 102 | 128 | 43 | 15 | 0.55 |
Capacity & Load Information
The Hack8 barrel hook has a Working Load Limit of 2.0 tonnes. When the hooks are used in a multi-leg barrel sling, the WLL of the complete assembly depends on its configuration, the leg angle and the lowest-rated component. It is not simply the WLL of each hook added together.
Make sure the barrel or drum is suitable for lifting by its rim or chime and is in good condition. Take into account any applicable reduction factors, such as shock loading, as set out in the manufacturer’s instructions.
Technical information
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Barrel Hook |
| Component Type | Barrel Hook |
| WLL | 2t |
| Grade | 8 |
| Gauge | 7-8 |
Key Features
- William Hackett Hack8 Grade 8 barrel hook
- Designed specifically for barrel sling assemblies
- Manufactured from alloy steel for toughness and ductility
- Working Load Limit of 2.0 tonnes
- Suits 7/8mm Grade 8 chain
- Manufactured in accordance with EN 1677-1
- Suitable for use in chain slings certified to EN 818-4
- Crack detected following heat treatment
- Proof load tested to 2.5 x WLL
- 4:1 safety factor
- Operating temperature from -40°C to +200°C without WLL reduction
- Suitable for construction, industrial and transportation sectors
Safety & User Instructions
- Use the barrel hook only in barrel sling assemblies as intended.
- Do not exceed the Working Load Limit of the hook or of the complete sling assembly.
- Use only with 7/8mm Grade 8 chain and compatible components.
- Check that the barrel or drum is suitable for lifting and its rim or chime is undamaged before use.
- Make sure both hooks are fully and securely engaged on the barrel before lifting.
- Inspect the hook before every use for wear, cracks, deformation, opening of the throat, nicks or corrosion.
- Take out of service any hook showing damage, distortion or excessive wear.
- Avoid shock loading, sudden application of load and side loading.
- Keep personnel clear of the load during lifting.
- Do not use outside the -40°C to +200°C operating temperature range.
- Do not modify, weld or heat-treat the barrel hook.
- Follow all manufacturer instructions and make sure the equipment is thoroughly examined in line with LOLER.
