PAR-GRAB-SINGLE or PAR-GRAB-DOUBLE

PAR-GRAB-SINGLE vs PAR-GRAB-DOUBLE

🟢 PAR-GRAB-SINGLE

A single-leg chain sling with grab hooks.

🔹 Description

• One chain (single leg)
• Usually fitted with:
  • A master link at the top
  • A grab hook (or grab + shortening hook) at the bottom
• Designed for straight vertical lifts

🔹 Best for

• Simple lifting tasks
• Loads with a single lifting point
• Situations where:
  • Load is balanced
  • No need for stabilization

🔹 Pros

• Lightweight and easy to use
• Quick setup
• Cost-effective

🔹 Cons

• Less stable
• Load can swing or rotate
• Not ideal for wide or uneven loads

🔵 PAR-GRAB-DOUBLE

A two-leg (double-leg) chain sling with grab hooks.

🔹 Description

• Two chains connected to a single master link
• Each leg has its own grab hook
• Forms a “V” shape when lifting

🔹 Best for

• Loads with two lifting points
• Heavier or awkward loads
• Situations requiring better balance and control

🔹 Pros

• More stable lifting
• Better load distribution
• Reduced swinging/rotation

🔹 Cons

• Slightly heavier
• Requires correct angle setup
• More expensive than single-leg

⚖️ Key Differences

Feature	SINGLE 🟢	DOUBLE 🔵
Number of legs	1	2
Stability	Low	Higher
Load control	Basic	Better
Use case	Simple lifts	Balanced / heavy loads
Setup complexity	Easy	Moderate

✅ When to Choose Which

• Use PAR-GRAB-SINGLE when:
  • You have one lifting point
  • Load is small or balanced
  • You want simplicity
• Use PAR-GRAB-DOUBLE when:
  • You need more control and safety
  • Load has two lifting points
  • The load is heavy, long, or unstable

🧠 Simple Way to Remember

• Single = simple but less stable
• Double = more control and safer for bigger loads