AMH / Cartec Welded Master Link — Single (Grade 100)
Grade 100 welded alloy master link — AMH / Cartec (Carcano, made in Italy). Forms the top gathering point of single- and multi-leg chain slings. Working Load Limit shown at both 4:1 and 5:1 design factors; sized by chain diameter and number of legs. Individually WLL-marked. Sold quote-only and drop-shipped. Dimensions in inches; WLL in pounds.
Warning: never exceed the Working Load Limit.
Specifications & dimensions
AX Grade 100 Welded Master Link
| Part # | Trade Size (in) | WLL 4:1 (lbs) | WLL 5:1 (lbs) | Weight (lbs) | i-length (in) | i-width (in) | dia (in) | Chain 1 leg (in) | Chain 2 leg (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AX13 | 1/2 | 6,000 | 4,800 | 0.75 | 4.33 | 2.36 | 0.51 | 7/32 + 9/32 + 5/16 | 7/32 |
| AX16W | 5/8 | 8,750 | 7,000 | 1.47 | 5.51 | 3.15 | 0.63 | 5/16 | 9/32 |
| AX18W | 3/4 | 13,750 | 11,000 | 2.02 | 5.91 | 3.54 | 0.71 | 3/8 | 5/16 |
| AX22 | 7/8 | 17,600 | 14,080 | 3.30 | 6.30 | 3.54 | 0.87 | 1/2 | 3/8 |
| AX26 | 1 | 32,500 | 26,000 | 5.06 | 7.09 | 3.94 | 1.02 | 5/8 | 1/2 |
| AX32 | 1-1/4 | 45,200 | 36,160 | 8.58 | 7.87 | 4.33 | 1.26 | 3/4 | 5/8 |
| AX40 | 1-1/2 | 70,600 | 56,480 | 19.80 | 11.81 | 6.30 | 1.57 | 7/8 | 3/4 |
| AX45 | 1-3/4 | 85,400 | 68,320 | 28.16 | 13.39 | 7.09 | 1.77 | 1 | 7/8 |
| AX51 | 2 | 119,400 | 95,520 | 37.84 | 13.78 | 7.48 | 2.01 | 1-1/4 | 1 |
| AX57 | 2-1/4 | 180,800 | 144,640 | 53.24 | 15.75 | 7.87 | 2.24 | — | 1-1/4 |
| AX63 | 2-1/2 | 200,000 | 160,000 | 73.85 | 16.93 | 8.27 | 2.48 | — | — |
| AX71 | 2-3/4 | 271,000 | 216,800 | 101.41 | 18.11 | 9.84 | 2.80 | — | — |
Design factor / material: Grade 100 alloy; WLL at 4:1 and 5:1 design factors. 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).
AX Grade 100 Welded Master Link
| Part # | Trade Size (in) | WLL 4:1 (lbs) | WLL 5:1 (lbs) | Weight (lbs) | i-length (in) | i-width (in) | dia (in) | Chain 1 leg (in) | Chain 2 leg (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AX13 | 1/2 | 6,000 | 4,800 | 0.75 | 4.33 | 2.36 | 0.51 | 7/32 + 9/32 + 5/16 | 7/32 |
| AX16W | 5/8 | 8,750 | 7,000 | 1.47 | 5.51 | 3.15 | 0.63 | 5/16 | 9/32 |
| AX18W | 3/4 | 13,750 | 11,000 | 2.02 | 5.91 | 3.54 | 0.71 | 3/8 | 5/16 |
| AX22 | 7/8 | 17,600 | 14,080 | 3.30 | 6.30 | 3.54 | 0.87 | 1/2 | 3/8 |
| AX26 | 1 | 32,500 | 26,000 | 5.06 | 7.09 | 3.94 | 1.02 | 5/8 | 1/2 |
| AX32 | 1-1/4 | 45,200 | 36,160 | 8.58 | 7.87 | 4.33 | 1.26 | 3/4 | 5/8 |
| AX40 | 1-1/2 | 70,600 | 56,480 | 19.80 | 11.81 | 6.30 | 1.57 | 7/8 | 3/4 |
| AX45 | 1-3/4 | 85,400 | 68,320 | 28.16 | 13.39 | 7.09 | 1.77 | 1 | 7/8 |
| AX51 | 2 | 119,400 | 95,520 | 37.84 | 13.78 | 7.48 | 2.01 | 1-1/4 | 1 |
| AX57 | 2-1/4 | 180,800 | 144,640 | 53.24 | 15.75 | 7.87 | 2.24 | — | 1-1/4 |
| AX63 | 2-1/2 | 200,000 | 160,000 | 73.85 | 16.93 | 8.27 | 2.48 | — | — |
| AX71 | 2-3/4 | 271,000 | 216,800 | 101.41 | 18.11 | 9.84 | 2.80 | — | — |
Order Sheet — 12 variants
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| Option ▴▾ | SKU ▴▾ | Price ▴▾ | Stock | Qty | Add |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AX13 – 1/2 (6,000 lb @4:1) | AX13 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| AX16W – 5/8 (8,750 lb @4:1) | AX16W | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| AX18W – 3/4 (13,750 lb @4:1) | AX18W | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| AX22 – 7/8 (17,600 lb @4:1) | AX22 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| AX26 – 1 (32,500 lb @4:1) | AX26 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| AX32 – 1-1/4 (45,200 lb @4:1) | AX32 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| AX40 – 1-1/2 (70,600 lb @4:1) | AX40 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| AX45 – 1-3/4 (85,400 lb @4:1) | AX45 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| AX51 – 2 (119,400 lb @4:1) | AX51 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| AX57 – 2-1/4 (180,800 lb @4:1) | AX57 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| AX63 – 2-1/2 (200,000 lb @4:1) | AX63 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| AX71 – 2-3/4 (271,000 lb @4:1) | AX71 | $0.00 | ✓ In Stock |
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