Types of hook

According to different standards, Crane hook parts can be classified into different types, the single and double hook, the forging and laminated hook, closed and semi-closed hook, and other hooks, such as, electric rotary hook, etc. according to the different features, these types of Crane hook parts are widely used in different applications.

1) On the shape of hooks
Crane hook parts can be classified in to single hook, C type hook, and double hook, etc.

Different shapes of Crane hook parts

Single Crane hook part is usually used for handling loads under the weight of 75 tons, with the feature of simple manufacturing and convenient to use, etc.
Due to the good bearing capability, the double Crane hook part is widely used for heavy loads handling.

2) On manufacturing methods
According to the produciton methods, Crane hook parts can be classified into forging crabe hook and Laminated Crane hook part.

Forging Crane hook part

Forging Crane hook part

The forging Crane hook part is made of high quality low carbon steel or low carboon alloy steel, such as, 20 high-quality low carbon steel, 16Mn,20MnSi,36MnSi, which is annealed after being forged.

The forging hook is simple to be manfactured and is easy to be operated however its stress condition is not as good as laminated hook. Therefore, the froging hook is usually used for handling loads below 80 tons. And double hooks will be adopted when come into handling heavey loads.

Laminated Crane hook part

Laminated Crane hook part is riveted through several pieces of steel plates. The laminated hook provides high safety for when one individual plate has flaws, the whole hook still can work without being damaged. With the features of high safety and large dead weight, laminated hook is usually used on large lifting capacity cranes, such as, steel ladle cranes, etc.

Laminated hooks also can be classified into single laminated hooks and double laminated hooks.

Laminated Crane hook parts

3) Closed and semi-closed Crane hook parts

Closed and semi-closed Crane hook parts

4) Electric rotary Crane hook part

Electric Crane hook part

5) Other types of Crane hook parts