Four Points of Contact. Maximum Control Over the Load.
Some loads cannot be safely handled with one or two attachment points. The load is too heavy, the geometry is too irregular, or the lift requires the weight to be spread across four points to keep everything level and stable through the full arc of the lift. That is the job a four leg chain sling is built for.
A 4 leg chain sling connects to four separate attachment points on the load simultaneously, distributing the total weight across all four legs. Velebit Lifting supplies four leg chain slings in Grade 80 and Grade 100, each physically tested after manufacture and supplied with a LOLER compliance certificate in the box. Grade 80 covers the majority of standard four-point lifting requirements. Grade 100 carries a higher working load limit within the same chain diameter, delivering more capacity where the load demands it.
Not sure which grade, leg length, or working load limit applies to your lift? Call +44 7899 771405 before you order.
What Makes a 4 Leg Sling the Right Choice
A 4 leg lifting sling gives you four points of attachment where two would leave the load unstable or unevenly loaded. It is the standard configuration for lifting machinery, fabricated steel, structural components, and other loads where point-loading on one or two hooks creates a safety or stability problem.
Every four leg chain sling in this range ships with self-locking hooks fitted as standard, manufactured to ISO 9001, BS EN 4570-2005, and LOAC 2012 standards, and fully compliant with the 1998 LOLER regulations. Compliance documentation is included in every order, covering your 6-month testing requirements from the day it arrives on site.
Shipping Four Leg Chain Slings Across the UK
Orders over £999 ship free. Orders under 30kg move via Parcelforce. Four leg chain slings above 30kg travel on palletised freight — and because the freight cost is nearly identical whether you send 31kg or a full pallet, ordering in volume is the most cost-effective way to stock the range. Velebit Lifting operates from St Albans, Hertfordshire, with collections available at Safestore Alban Point, AL4 0JX.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I need a four leg chain sling instead of two legs?
A four leg chain sling is the right choice when the load has four attachment points, when the geometry of the load makes two-point rigging unstable, or when the total weight needs to be distributed across four hooks to stay within the safe working load of each leg. Two leg configurations suit asymmetric or wide loads with two attachment points. See our [2 Leg Chain Slings] collection if that describes your lift.
What is the difference between Grade 80 and Grade 100 four leg chain slings?
Grade 100 carries a higher working load limit within the same chain diameter as Grade 80. For four leg lifting where the total load is at or near the ceiling of what Grade 80 handles safely, Grade 100 gives you more capacity without increasing the weight of the sling itself.
Are your 4 leg chain slings LOLER compliant?
Yes. Every chain sling is physically tested after manufacture in accordance with relevant ISO standards. A LOLER compliance certificate ships in the box with every order, ready for your site inspection documentation.
How do I calculate the working load limit for a four leg sling?
The working load limit of a four leg chain sling depends on the grade, chain diameter, and the angle of each leg relative to the vertical. Leg angle directly affects the load each leg carries — a wider spread reduces the effective capacity of each leg. Call +44 7899 771405 for a bespoke consultation and we will confirm the right specification for your lift before you order.
Do I need four legs or fewer?
Four leg chain slings are for loads with four attachment points or loads that require maximum stability across a large surface area. If your load has one or two attachment points, see our [1 Leg Chain Slings] and [2 Leg Chain Slings] collections. For the full range, visit the [All Chain Slings] page.
