Section R. 408.14906 - Definitions; L, MRule 4906.
(1) "Link" means a single ring of a chain.(2) "Male handle" or "triangle" means a handle with a handle eye.(3) "Master coupling link" means an alloy steel welded coupling link used as an intermediate link to join alloy steel chain to master links. (See figure 3 "Major Components of a Guadruple Sling")(4) "Master link" or "gathering ring" means a forged or welded steel link used to support all members (legs) of an alloy steel chain sling or wire rope sling. (See figure 3 "Major Components of a Guadruple Sling")(5) "Mechanical coupling link" means a nonwelded, mechanically closed steel link used to attach master links and hooks to alloy steel chain.(6) "Metal mesh" or "fabric" means the flexible portion of a metal mesh sling, consisting of a series of transverse coils and cross rods. FIGURE 3
MAJOR COMPONENTS OF A GUADRUPLE SLING
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Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.14906