R 408.14906 Definitions; L, M.

Rule 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