Lifting hooks

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Gunnebo • GrabiQ top hook • Type MGD, Grade 10
Price range: €100.94 through €554.36 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Gunnebo • GrabiQ top hook • Type MG, Grade 10
Price range: €68.46 through €338.26 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Gunnebo • GrabiQ sling hook • Type EGKN, Grade 10
Price range: €60.00 through €379.87 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Gunnebo • GrabiQ sling hook • Type EKN, Grade 10
Price range: €40.40 through €479.19 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Gunnebo • GrabiQ foundry hook • Type OKE, Grade 10
Price range: €52.08 through €238.93 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Gunnebo • GrabiQ swivel safety hook • Type LBK, Grade 10
Price range: €191.95 through €587.92 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Gunnebo • GrabiQ swivel safety hook • Type BKLK, Grade 10
Price range: €253.69 through €1,339.60 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Gunnebo • GrabiQ swivel safety hook • Type BKL, Grade 10
Price range: €144.97 through €716.78 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Gunnebo • GrabiQ safety hook • Type GBK, Grade 10
Price range: €111.54 through €361.07 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Gunnebo • GrabiQ safety hook • Type BKG, Grade 10
Price range: €104.70 through €626.85 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Gunnebo • GrabiQ safety hook • Type BK, Grade 10
Price range: €89.93 through €802.68 Excl. VAT Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Twist4Lift • container hooks set• 40 tons
€734.90 Excl. VAT Add to cart
Gunnebo slide hook LK, 5.4 tons, Grade 8
€115.57 Excl. VAT Add to cart
Gunnebo slide hook, 3.2 ton, type LK, Grade 8
€73.15 Excl. VAT Add to cart
Gunnebo slidehook LK, 2 tons, Grade 8
€58.12 Excl. VAT Add to cart

What is lifting hooks?

Lifting hooks are engineered components used in industrial hoisting and rigging applications to secure hoist lines, chains, or slings. They are essential for material handling tasks that involve suspending, lifting, or moving heavy loads in sectors like shipping, warehousing, construction, and logistics. These components must meet strict safety and performance standards to handle rated loads safely and reliably.

Products you’ll find in this category

This category includes a variety of lifting hooks and related fittings designed for different configurations and load ratings. Among the available items are container hook sets for ISO corner mouldings, slide or choker hooks suitable for wire slings, multi-function top hooks with C-Grab links, and a full set of container hooks designed for maximum lifting capacity. Each product is grouped by load capacity, operational style (such as slide or top hook), grade classification (such as Grade 8 or Grade 10), and compatibility with different types of lifting setups.

Applications & industry use cases

Lifting hooks are used wherever heavy lifting, rigging, or suspending loads must be performed safely. Common use cases include lifting containerised freight using container hook sets, securing wire sling assemblies using choker-type slide hooks, and configuring adjustable lifting points with top hooks and fast-connect link systems. Industrial sectors that frequently use these components include maritime and container handling, heavy manufacturing, offshore operations, and construction. Professionals sourcing these parts prioritize rigging equipment compatibility, accurate load capacity ratings, and hoisting safety.

Technical guide to lifting hooks

Lifting hooks serve the primary function of connecting hoisting gear to loads or anchors, transmitting forces safely without deforming or failing. Key technical characteristics include working load limit (WLL), grade classification (such as Grade 8, Grade 10, or higher), safety factor (often 4:1), and compliance with norms such as CE marking or EN standards like EN-1677. Differences among types include slide (choker) hooks that wrap around the sling, top hooks suited for direct load suspension, and container hook sets tailored for lift-points on shipping containers.

Materials are typically high-strength alloy steel with heat treatment, offering strength and durability; dimensions such as throat opening, eye size, hook depth, and pin diameter affect compatibility with chains, slings, or container fittings. Load ratings vary, with some hooks able to handle multi-tonne capacities—for example 3.2, 5.4 tons, up to full container configurations of 40 tons per set. Environmental conditions such as corrosion, temperature extremes, and exposure to dynamic loads affect material choice and coat or finish. Certification and periodic inspection are critical for compliance and safety.

Why buy lifting hooks at MEMIDOS

MEMIDOS is a global B2B platform connecting industrial buyers with verified manufacturers and suppliers of lifting hooks. Because orders are placed directly without intermediaries, procurement processes are more efficient and costs are more competitive. Secure, escrow-based payment handling ensures funds are only released after agreed order conditions such as shipment are met, providing protection for purchasers and payment reliability for suppliers. Buyers gain access to quality lifting hooks certified to relevant standards and clear product specifications, while benefiting from transparent sourcing and simplified international procurement.

Frequently asked questions about lifting hooks

What safety standards should lifting hooks meet?

Lifting hooks typically must comply with EN-norms such as EN-1677, have CE marking, meet specified working load limits, and maintain a defined safety factor (often 4:1) to ensure structural integrity under expected loads.

How is the working load limit (WLL) determined?

The WLL is the maximum load a hook is rated to lift safely. It depends on hook grade, material strength, design type, and safety factor. For different hook types, WLL may be reduced if used with certain slings or configurations.

What are common variations of lifting hooks and how do they differ?

Variations include slide (worm or choker) hooks that grip slings, top hooks for direct suspension, and container hook sets designed for ISO corner fittings. They differ in geometry, throat type, attachment methods, and load distribution.

How does hook grade classification affect performance?

Grade numbers (such as Grade 8 or Grade 10) reflect material robustness and load capacity. Higher grades typically mean stronger, higher-capacity steel alloys, but also stricter manufacturing tolerances and inspection requirements.

What factors should be considered when selecting a lifting hook?

Consider factors including the load type and weight, sling or chain compatibility, grade and safety factor, environmental exposure (such as moisture or temperature), hook design (slide vs. top vs. container set), and compliance with relevant industrial standards.

Gunnebo • GrabiQ top hook • Type MGD, Grade 10

Gunnebo • GrabiQ top hook • Type MG, Grade 10

Gunnebo • GrabiQ sling hook • Type EGKN, Grade 10

Gunnebo • GrabiQ sling hook • Type EKN, Grade 10

Gunnebo • GrabiQ foundry hook • Type OKE, Grade 10

Gunnebo • GrabiQ swivel safety hook • Type LBK, Grade 10

Gunnebo • GrabiQ swivel safety hook • Type BKLK, Grade 10

Gunnebo • GrabiQ swivel safety hook • Type BKL, Grade 10

Gunnebo • GrabiQ safety hook • Type GBK, Grade 10

Gunnebo • GrabiQ safety hook • Type BKG, Grade 10

Gunnebo • GrabiQ safety hook • Type BK, Grade 10

Twist4Lift • container hooks set• 40 tons

Gunnebo slide hook LK, 5.4 tons, Grade 8

Gunnebo slide hook, 3.2 ton, type LK, Grade 8

Gunnebo slidehook LK, 2 tons, Grade 8