AMH / Cartec Shortening Clutch with Safety (CXX)
Grade 100 — AMH / Cartec (Carcano, made in Italy) shortening clutch with safety catch to adjust chain-sling leg length (CXX). 4:1 design factor, individually WLL-marked. Sold quote-only and drop-shipped. WLL in pounds; dimensions in inches per the Cartec catalog.
Warning: never exceed the Working Load Limit.
Specifications & dimensions
Shortening Clutch with Safety
| Part # | For Chain Size | WLL (lbs) | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | PxL | Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CXX 06 | 7/32-1/4 | 3,000 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.31 | 0.75 | 1.77 | 0.91 | 0.30 x 0.69 | 0.46 |
| CXX 07 | 9/32 | 4,300 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.37 | 0.93 | 2.20 | 1.14 | 0.35 x 0.89 | 1.06 |
| CXX 08 | 5/16 | 5,700 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.37 | 0.93 | 2.20 | 1.14 | 0.39 x 0.89 | 1.06 |
| CXX 10 | 3/8 | 8,800 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.57 | 0.47 | 1.28 | 3.07 | 1.42 | 0.51 x 1.24 | 2.47 |
| CXX 13 | 1/2 | 15,000 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.71 | 0.61 | 1.73 | 3.54 | 1.38 | 0.63 x 1.65 | 4.03 |
| CXX 16 | 5/8 | 22,600 | 0.75 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.75 | 1.97 | 4.17 | 1.50 | 0.83 x 2.03 | 6.24 |
| CXX 20 | 3/4 | 35,300 | 0.94 | 0.93 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 2.66 | 5.24 | 1.73 | 0.94 x 2.42 | 14.88 |
Design factor / material: Grade 100 alloy; 4:1 design factor; EN 1677 / NACM G100. Never exceed the Working Load Limit.
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Safety & Standards
Every product we carry is individually marked with Working Load Limit (WLL), manufacturer traceability code, and country of origin. Inspection and mill certificates are available on request — email sales@slingcenter.com with your order number.
Governing Standards
- ASME B30.9 — slings (web, round, wire rope, chain) inspection and use
- ASME B30.26 — rigging hardware (shackles, eye bolts, links, turnbuckles)
- ASME B30.10 — hooks
- OSHA 1910.184 and 1926.251 — general industry and construction sling safety
- WSTDA WS-2 and RS-1 — web and round sling design
- 49 CFR 393.102 to 393.130 — DOT cargo tie-down
- NACM — welded steel chain grade specs
Inspection & Safety
Before every use: visual check for cracks, corrosion, distortion, wear, and illegible markings. Annually (minimum): documented periodic inspection by a trained inspector. Remove from service at first sign of damage. Never repair rigging hardware by welding, heating, or bending.
WARNING: Improper use of rigging can cause death or serious injury. Never exceed the rated Working Load Limit. Apply derating for side-loading, elevated temperature, or chemical exposure. Final application decisions must be made by a Qualified Person per OSHA 1926.32(m).
Shortening Clutch with Safety
| Part # | For Chain Size | WLL (lbs) | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | PxL | Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CXX 06 | 7/32-1/4 | 3,000 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.31 | 0.75 | 1.77 | 0.91 | 0.30 x 0.69 | 0.46 |
| CXX 07 | 9/32 | 4,300 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.37 | 0.93 | 2.20 | 1.14 | 0.35 x 0.89 | 1.06 |
| CXX 08 | 5/16 | 5,700 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.37 | 0.93 | 2.20 | 1.14 | 0.39 x 0.89 | 1.06 |
| CXX 10 | 3/8 | 8,800 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.57 | 0.47 | 1.28 | 3.07 | 1.42 | 0.51 x 1.24 | 2.47 |
| CXX 13 | 1/2 | 15,000 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.71 | 0.61 | 1.73 | 3.54 | 1.38 | 0.63 x 1.65 | 4.03 |
| CXX 16 | 5/8 | 22,600 | 0.75 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 0.75 | 1.97 | 4.17 | 1.50 | 0.83 x 2.03 | 6.24 |
| CXX 20 | 3/4 | 35,300 | 0.94 | 0.93 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 2.66 | 5.24 | 1.73 | 0.94 x 2.42 | 14.88 |
Order Sheet — 7 variants
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| Option ▴▾ | SKU ▴▾ | Price ▴▾ | Stock | Qty | Add |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CXX 06 (3,000 WLL) | CXX 06 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| CXX 07 (4,300 WLL) | CXX 07 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| CXX 08 (5,700 WLL) | CXX 08 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| CXX 10 (8,800 WLL) | CXX 10 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| CXX 13 (15,000 WLL) | CXX 13 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| CXX 16 (22,600 WLL) | CXX 16 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| CXX 20 (35,300 WLL) | CXX 20 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock |
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