Sockets

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What sockets does Holloway Houston stock from Van Beest / Green Pin?

Holloway Houston distributes Green Pin sockets, which terminate a wire rope or chain end into a fitting that pins directly to a shackle or clevis, alongside the rest of Holloway Houston's Green Pin hardware line. Each listing shows the model, working load limit, and material grade, so a specific part can be matched to a project spec without cross-referencing a separate catalog.

Are Green Pin sockets interchangeable with other brands?

Fit and rated capacity are specific to Van Beest's part numbers, so a Green Pin socket is matched by rope or chain diameter and stamped rating rather than assumed interchangeable with another manufacturer's socket. Mixing brands within the same rigging assembly is common in the field, but the individual part's own stamped rating governs the connection, not the rating of the piece it's paired with.

What is the working load limit of a Green Pin socket?

Rated capacity depends on the rope or chain size and the socket's construction, so it's stamped on the part and shown on Van Beest's own documentation rather than as one figure for the whole line. Checking the stamped rating against the specific part number avoids assuming one working load limit applies across every size in the line, since capacity typically increases with size or grade.

How do I get technical documentation for a Green Pin socket?

Manufacturer datasheets and certificates for Green Pin products are available through Holloway Houston at the point of sale, since Holloway Houston distributes rather than manufactures this line. Having the part number on hand when requesting a document speeds up the match, since certificates typically reference the individual lot or serial number rather than serving as a generic model sheet.