MIDWEST FASTENER CORP
MIDWEST FASTENER CORP 54654 1/2 Ton Zinc Plated Steel Safety Slip Hook w/Eye conveying
A half-ton capacity zinc-plated steel safety slip hook with an eye for secure lifting connections
- Half-ton capacity handles demanding lifting tasks
- Zinc-plated steel resists corrosion for longer service life
- Safety latch prevents accidental load release during use
- Eye attachment allows quick connection to chain or rope
- California Proposition 65 warning included for chemical awareness
1/2 Ton Zinc Plated Safety Slip Hook
This zinc plated steel safety slip hook is rated for a 1/2 ton working load limit. It is designed for lifting, pulling and conveying tasks where a secure connection point is required. The integrated eye allows direct attachment to chains, ropes or slings. Industrial maintenance teams and rigging professionals will find it suited to general-purpose material handling.
Working Load Limit And Connection Method
The hook is rated for a maximum working load of 1/2 ton and must not be exceeded during use. Its slip hook design allows the load to slide into the throat but relies on the safety latch to prevent accidental disconnection. The eye termination provides a fixed attachment point but does not swivel, so the hook cannot rotate freely under load. Users must ensure the latch closes fully before applying tension.
Simple Eye Attachment And Latch Checks
Installation consists of threading the eye onto a compatible connector such as a shackle, master link or chain end. No tools are required beyond those needed to secure the mating hardware. The most common issue is a latch that fails to snap shut because of dirt, deformation or spring fatigue. Inspect the latch action before every lift and replace the hook if the latch does not engage positively.
Highlights
- Half-ton capacity handles demanding lifting tasks
- Zinc-plated steel resists corrosion for longer service life
- Safety latch prevents accidental load release during use
- Eye attachment allows quick connection to chain or rope
- California Proposition 65 warning included for chemical awareness
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How do I decide between the available versions or capacities of this hook?
The supplier lists a single model, 54654, rated at 1/2 ton with a zinc-plated steel finish and an eye attachment.
What does the 1/2 ton rating mean when the hook is in use?
It indicates a working load limit of 1/2 ton for lifting, pulling or conveying tasks when properly rigged.
What interface or standard governs the hook's connection, and what does it cap in practice?
The hook uses an eye for attachment to chain, rope or shackles; the connection is limited by the 1/2 ton working load limit.
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