AMH / Cartec / Welded Master Links & Sub-Assemblies / Grade 100 & Grade 80


Model: AX13 – 1/2 (6,000 lb @4:1)
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AMH Cartec Welded Master Links & Sub-Assemblies

Grade 100 and Grade 80 welded master links and master-link assemblies (with sub-links) that form the top gathering point of single- and multi-leg chain slings. WLL shown at both 4:1 and 5:1 design factors.

  • Grade 100 (AX/AKX/AWX/AWXO) and Grade 80 (A/AK) welded alloy links
  • Master links, master-link assemblies, extra-large and crane-hook sub-link versions
  • WLL rated at 4:1 and 5:1; sized by chain and number of legs
  • 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

AKX Grade 100 Welded Master Link Assemblies

Part # Trade Size (in) WLL 4:1 (lbs) WLL 5:1 (lbs) Weight (lbs) Master i-length (in) Master i-width (in) Master dia (in) Sub i-length (in) Sub i-width (in) Sub dia (in) For Chain (in)
AKX1813W 3/4 12,900 10,320 2.9 5.91 3.54 0.71 2.13 0.98 0.51 7/32 + 9/32
AKX2216 7/8 17,100 13,680 4.88 6.30 3.54 0.87 2.76 1.34 0.63 9/32 + 5/16
AKX2618 1 26,400 21,120 7.39 7.09 3.94 1.02 3.35 1.57 0.71 3/8
AKX3222 1-1/4 45,000 36,000 13.24 7.87 4.33 1.26 4.53 1.97 0.87 1/2
AKX3626 1-1/2 67,800 54,240 21.98 10.24 5.51 1.42 5.51 2.56 1.02 5/8
AKX4532 1-3/4 105,900 84,720 41.56 13.39 7.09 1.75 5.91 2.76 1.26 3/4
AKX5136 2 128,100 102,480 56.76 13.78 7.48 2.01 6.69 2.95 1.42 7/8
AKX5740 2-1/4 179,100 143,280 77.44 15.75 7.87 2.24 6.69 3.15 1.57 1
AKX7150 2-3/4 271,200 216,960 149.60 18.11 9.84 2.76 7.87 3.93 1.97 1-1/4

AWX Grade 100 Master Link Assemblies (XL Sub-Links)

Part # Trade Size (in) WLL 4:1 (lbs) WLL 5:1 (lbs) Weight (lbs) Master i-length (in) Master i-width (in) Master dia (in) Sub i-length (in) Sub i-width (in) Sub dia (in) For Chain (in)
AWX1813 3/4 12,900 10,320 3.52 5.91 3.54 0.71 4.33 2.36 0.51 7/32 + 9/32″
AWX2216 7/8 17,100 13,680 5.63 6.30 3.54 0.87 4.33 2.36 0.63 9/32″+5/16″
AWX2618 1 26,400 21,120 8.58 7.09 3.94 1.02 5.31 2.95 0.71 3/8″
AWX3222 1-1/4 45,000 36,000 15.18 7.87 4.33 1.26 6.30 3.55 0.87 1/2″
AWX3626 1-1/2 67,800 54,240 24.09 10.24 5.51 1.42 7.09 3.94 1.02 5/8″
AWX4540 1-3/4 105,900 84,720 67.24 13.39 7.09 1.75 11.81 6.3 1.63 3/4″

AWXO Grade 100 Master Link Assemblies (Crane Hooks, Large Sub-Links)

Part # Trade Size (in) WLL 4:1 (lbs) WLL 5:1 (lbs) Weight (lbs) Master i-length (in) Master i-width (in) Master dia (in) Sub i-length (in) Sub i-width (in) Sub dia (in) For Chain (in)
AWXO3016 1-1/8 17,100 13,680 14.37 13.40 7.10 1.18 4.33 2.36 0.63 9/32-5/16
AWXO3018 1-1/8 26,400 21,120 15.55 13.40 7.10 1.18 5.31 2.95 0.71 3/8
AWXO4022 1-1/2 45,000 36,000 28.60 13.40 7.10 1.57 6.30 3.54 0.87 1/2
AWXO4026 1-1/2 67,800 54,240 32.10 13.40 7.10 1.57 7.09 3.94 1.02 5/8

Welded Master Link Grade 80

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)
A13 1/2 5,000 4,000 0.75 4.33 2.36 0.51 9/32″+5/16″ 7/32″
A16W 5/8 7,100 5,680 1.47 5.51 3.15 0.63 5/16″ 9/32″
A18W 3/4 (11/16) 10,500 8,400 2.02 5.91 3.54 0.71 3/8″ 5/16″
A22 7/8 15,900 12,720 3.30 6.30 3.54 0.87 1/2″ 3/8″
A26 1 24,000 19,200 5.06 7.09 3.94 1.02 5/8″ 1/2″
A32 1-1/4 36,000 28,800 8.58 7.87 4.33 1.26 3/4″ 5/8″
A36 1-1/2 49,000 39,200 13.97 10.24 5.51 1.42 7/8″ 3/4″
A40 1-5/8 59,200 47,360 19.80 11.81 6.30 1.57 1″ 7/8″

Welded Master Link Assemblies Grade 80

Part # Trade Size (in) WLL 4:1 (lbs) WLL 5:1 (lbs) Weight (lbs) Master i-length (in) Master i-width (in) Master dia (in) Sub i-length (in) Sub i-width (in) Sub dia (in) For Chain (in)
AK1813W 3/4 (11/16) 9,100 7,280 2.90 5.91 3.54 0.71 2.13 0.98 0.51 9/32″
AK2216 7/8 13,800 11,040 4.88 6.30 3.54 0.87 2.76 1.34 0.63 9/32″+5/16″
AK2618 1 20,800 16,640 7.39 7.09 3.94 1.02 3.35 1.57 0.71 3/8″
AK3222 1-1/4 31,200 24,960 13.24 7.87 4.33 1.26 4.53 1.97 0.87 1/2″
AK3626 1-1/2 47,000 37,600 21.98 10.24 5.51 1.57 5.51 2.56 1.02 5/8″

Dimensions per the AMH Cartec drawings shown in the gallery. Dimensions in inches unless noted; WLL in pounds unless noted.

Design factor / material: Grade 100 & Grade 80 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).

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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)
AX131/26,0004,8000.754.332.360.517/32 + 9/32 + 5/167/32
AX16W5/88,7507,0001.475.513.150.635/169/32
AX18W3/413,75011,0002.025.913.540.713/85/16
AX227/817,60014,0803.306.303.540.871/23/8
AX26132,50026,0005.067.093.941.025/81/2
AX321-1/445,20036,1608.587.874.331.263/45/8
AX401-1/270,60056,48019.8011.816.301.577/83/4
AX451-3/485,40068,32028.1613.397.091.7717/8
AX512119,40095,52037.8413.787.482.011-1/41
AX572-1/4180,800144,64053.2415.757.872.241-1/4
AX632-1/2200,000160,00073.8516.938.272.48
AX712-3/4271,000216,800101.4118.119.842.80

AKX Grade 100 Welded Master Link Assemblies

Part #Trade Size (in)WLL 4:1 (lbs)WLL 5:1 (lbs)Weight (lbs)Master i-length (in)Master i-width (in)Master dia (in)Sub i-length (in)Sub i-width (in)Sub dia (in)For Chain (in)
AKX1813W3/412,90010,3202.95.913.540.712.130.980.517/32 + 9/32
AKX22167/817,10013,6804.886.303.540.872.761.340.639/32 + 5/16
AKX2618126,40021,1207.397.093.941.023.351.570.713/8
AKX32221-1/445,00036,00013.247.874.331.264.531.970.871/2
AKX36261-1/267,80054,24021.9810.245.511.425.512.561.025/8
AKX45321-3/4105,90084,72041.5613.397.091.755.912.761.263/4
AKX51362128,100102,48056.7613.787.482.016.692.951.427/8
AKX57402-1/4179,100143,28077.4415.757.872.246.693.151.571
AKX71502-3/4271,200216,960149.6018.119.842.767.873.931.971-1/4

AWX Grade 100 Master Link Assemblies (XL Sub-Links)

Part #Trade Size (in)WLL 4:1 (lbs)WLL 5:1 (lbs)Weight (lbs)Master i-length (in)Master i-width (in)Master dia (in)Sub i-length (in)Sub i-width (in)Sub dia (in)For Chain (in)
AWX18133/412,90010,3203.525.913.540.714.332.360.517/32 + 9/32″
AWX22167/817,10013,6805.636.303.540.874.332.360.639/32″+5/16″
AWX2618126,40021,1208.587.093.941.025.312.950.713/8″
AWX32221-1/445,00036,00015.187.874.331.266.303.550.871/2″
AWX36261-1/267,80054,24024.0910.245.511.427.093.941.025/8″
AWX45401-3/4105,90084,72067.2413.397.091.7511.816.31.633/4″

AWXO Grade 100 Master Link Assemblies (Crane Hooks, Large Sub-Links)

Part #Trade Size (in)WLL 4:1 (lbs)WLL 5:1 (lbs)Weight (lbs)Master i-length (in)Master i-width (in)Master dia (in)Sub i-length (in)Sub i-width (in)Sub dia (in)For Chain (in)
AWXO30161-1/817,10013,68014.3713.407.101.184.332.360.639/32-5/16
AWXO30181-1/826,40021,12015.5513.407.101.185.312.950.713/8
AWXO40221-1/245,00036,00028.6013.407.101.576.303.540.871/2
AWXO40261-1/267,80054,24032.1013.407.101.577.093.941.025/8

Welded Master Link Grade 80

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)
A131/25,0004,0000.754.332.360.519/32″+5/16″7/32″
A16W5/87,1005,6801.475.513.150.635/16″9/32″
A18W3/4 (11/16)10,5008,4002.025.913.540.713/8″5/16″
A227/815,90012,7203.306.303.540.871/2″3/8″
A26124,00019,2005.067.093.941.025/8″1/2″
A321-1/436,00028,8008.587.874.331.263/4″5/8″
A361-1/249,00039,20013.9710.245.511.427/8″3/4″
A401-5/859,20047,36019.8011.816.301.571″7/8″

Welded Master Link Assemblies Grade 80

Part #Trade Size (in)WLL 4:1 (lbs)WLL 5:1 (lbs)Weight (lbs)Master i-length (in)Master i-width (in)Master dia (in)Sub i-length (in)Sub i-width (in)Sub dia (in)For Chain (in)
AK1813W3/4 (11/16)9,1007,2802.905.913.540.712.130.980.519/32″
AK22167/813,80011,0404.886.303.540.872.761.340.639/32″+5/16″
AK2618120,80016,6407.397.093.941.023.351.570.713/8″
AK32221-1/431,20024,96013.247.874.331.264.531.970.871/2″
AK36261-1/247,00037,60021.9810.245.511.575.512.561.025/8″

Order Sheet — 44 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
AKX1813W – 3/4 (12,900 lb @4:1) AKX1813W $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AKX2216 – 7/8 (17,100 lb @4:1) AKX2216 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AKX2618 – 1 (26,400 lb @4:1) AKX2618 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AKX3222 – 1-1/4 (45,000 lb @4:1) AKX3222 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AKX3626 – 1-1/2 (67,800 lb @4:1) AKX3626 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AKX4532 – 1-3/4 (105,900 lb @4:1) AKX4532 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AKX5136 – 2 (128,100 lb @4:1) AKX5136 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AKX5740 – 2-1/4 (179,100 lb @4:1) AKX5740 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AKX7150 – 2-3/4 (271,200 lb @4:1) AKX7150 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AWX1813 – 3/4 (12,900 lb @4:1) AWX1813 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AWX2216 – 7/8 (17,100 lb @4:1) AWX2216 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AWX2618 – 1 (26,400 lb @4:1) AWX2618 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AWX3222 – 1-1/4 (45,000 lb @4:1) AWX3222 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AWX3626 – 1-1/2 (67,800 lb @4:1) AWX3626 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AWX4540 – 1-3/4 (105,900 lb @4:1) AWX4540 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AWXO3016 – 1-1/8 (17,100 lb @4:1) AWXO3016 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AWXO3018 – 1-1/8 (26,400 lb @4:1) AWXO3018 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AWXO4022 – 1-1/2 (45,000 lb @4:1) AWXO4022 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AWXO4026 – 1-1/2 (67,800 lb @4:1) AWXO4026 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
A13 – 1/2 (5,000 lb @4:1) A13 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
A16W – 5/8 (7,100 lb @4:1) A16W $0.00 ✓ In Stock
A18W – 3/4 (11/16) (10,500 lb @4:1) A18W $0.00 ✓ In Stock
A22 – 7/8 (15,900 lb @4:1) A22 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
A26 – 1 (24,000 lb @4:1) A26 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
A32 – 1-1/4 (36,000 lb @4:1) A32 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
A36 – 1-1/2 (49,000 lb @4:1) A36 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
A40 – 1-5/8 (59,200 lb @4:1) A40 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AK1813W – 3/4 (11/16) (9,100 lb @4:1) AK1813W $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AK2216 – 7/8 (13,800 lb @4:1) AK2216 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AK2618 – 1 (20,800 lb @4:1) AK2618 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AK3222 – 1-1/4 (31,200 lb @4:1) AK3222 $0.00 ✓ In Stock
AK3626 – 1-1/2 (47,000 lb @4:1) AK3626 $0.00 ✓ In Stock

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