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Swivel Eye
4:1 safety factor
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Why You'd Buy This & How You'd Use It
The Green Pin® XLE is the Grade 8 swivel-eye self-locking hook — standard industrial chain sling hook with mechanical self-lock per EN 1677-3.
Three features that matter:
- Self-locking per EN 1677-3. Latch engages under load; cannot open with spring failure.
- Swivel eye. No-load rotation for sling orientation.
- Grade 8 alloy. Standard industrial chain sling material.
Use it for: Grade 8 chain slings · industrial lifting requiring positive lock.
Don't use for: Grade 10 chain (use UXLE) · load-side rotation.
👉 For full technical data: see the Technical Specifications tab above.
📑 Downloads: 📄 Green Pin Product Page · 📄 Green Pin USA Catalog
Dimension diagram applies to all sizes.
Dimension Legend
- a/h Overall length
- b Bail inside
- c Bail width
- d Hook opening
- e Hook body thickness
- f Body width
- g Outside width
- i Bail stock dia
- j Swivel pin thickness
Material & Product Specifications
| Material | Alloy steel Grade 8 |
| Safety Factor | MBL = 4 × WLL |
| Finish | Painted |
| Temperature Range | -20°C to +200°C |
| Certification | EN 1677-3 · EN 10204 type 2.1 / 2.2 / 3.1 · 100% MPI tested · CE marked · 2× WLL proof-tested |
| Working Load Limit | 1.12–15 tonnes |
| Article | WLL (t) | Chain Ø (mm) | A (mm) | B (mm) | C (mm) | D (mm) | E (mm) | F (mm) | G (mm) | H (mm) | I (mm) | J (mm) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPXLE0 | 1,12 | 5 - 6 | 123 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 16 | 24 | 75 | 191 | 12 | 6 | 0.78 |
| GPXLE1 | 2 | 7 - 8 | 149 | 41 | 37 | 43 | 24 | 28 | 91 | 232 | 14 | 8 | 1.39 |
| GPXLE2 | 3,2 | 10 | 186 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 32 | 34 | 112 | 283 | 16 | 11 | 2.56 |
| GPXLE3 | 5,4 | 13 | 214 | 60 | 58 | 63 | 37 | 44 | 141 | 337 | 21 | 14 | 4.56 |
| GPXLE4 | 8,2 | 16 | 273 | 67 | 73 | 75 | 43 | 56 | 182 | 420 | 25 | 17 | 9.50 |
| GPXLE5 | 12,8 | 18 - 20 | 304 | 87 | 82 | 90 | 52 | 62 | 205 | 478 | 25 | 22 | 12.7 |
| Article | WLL (t) | Chain Ø (in) | A (in) | B (in) | C (in) | D (in) | E (in) | F (in) | G (in) | H (in) | I (in) | J (in) | Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPXLE0 | 1,12 | 3/16"-7/32 | 4 27/32 | 1 5/16 | 1 1/4 | 1 1/4 | 5/8 | 15/16 | 2 15/16 | 7 17/32 | 15/32 | 1/4 | 1.72 |
| GPXLE1 | 2 | 1/4 - 5/16 | 5 7/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 15/32 | 1 11/16 | 15/16 | 1 3/32 | 3 19/32 | 9 1/8 | 9/16 | 5/16 | 3.07 |
| GPXLE2 | 3,2 | 3/8 | 7 5/16 | 1 27/32 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 1/4 | 1 11/32 | 4 13/32 | 11 5/32 | 5/8 | 7/16 | 5.65 |
| GPXLE3 | 5,4 | 1/2 | 8 7/16 | 2 3/8 | 2 9/32 | 2 15/32 | 1 15/32 | 1 23/32 | 5 9/16 | 13 9/32 | 13/16 | 9/16 | 10.1 |
| GPXLE4 | 8,2 | 5/8 | 10 3/4 | 2 5/8 | 2 7/8 | 2 15/16 | 1 11/16 | 2 7/32 | 7 5/32 | 16 17/32 | 31/32 | 21/32 | 21.0 |
| GPXLE5 | 12,8 | 3/4 | 11 31/32 | 3 7/16 | 3 7/32 | 3 17/32 | 2 1/16 | 2 7/16 | 8 1/16 | 18 13/16 | 31/32 | 7/8 | 28.0 |
Dimensions from Van Beest Green Pin® catalog. For CAD / spec sheet, visit greenpin.com.
Standards & Compliance
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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Order Sheet — 6 variants
Search below or click column headers to sort. Add any quantity per row to your cart.
| Option ▴▾ | SKU ▴▾ | Price ▴▾ | Stock | Qty | Add |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mm (7/32") | GPXLE0 | $171.26 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| 7/8 mm (5/16") | GPXLE1 | $178.68 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| 10 mm (3/8") | GPXLE2 | $240.42 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| 13 mm (1/2") | GPXLE3 | $353.37 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| 16 mm (5/8") | GPXLE4 | $612.77 | ✓ In Stock | ||
| 20 mm (3/4") | GPXLE5 | $806.53 | ✓ In Stock |
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