Does a chain fall experience a load rating when used at an angle?
Chain hoists and come-a-longs are rated at an in-line pull, so provided the calculated tension is not greater than equipment’s rated capacity, no load reduction is needed.
ITI describes this on our Journeyman Rigger’s Reference Card on panel 2 (outlined in green below).
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