Crosby Load Link Kits
Load links are the instrumented shackle-pin or load cell hardware that puts a real-time load reading into the rigging assembly. The pin or body sits in the rigging connection the same way a standard shackle or master link does, but with a load cell inside that transmits the tension reading to a display or wireless receiver. Crosby's load link kits provide that real-time load monitoring capability in a package designed for field rigging use.
About Crosby Load Link Kits
A load link kit includes the instrumented load cell body (typically an instrumented shackle, master link, or clevis pin), a display unit or wireless receiver, and the connection hardware to put the assembly in the rigging. The load cell converts mechanical tension in the rigging into an electrical signal that the display unit converts to a load reading.
Load monitoring in rigging serves several purposes: verifying actual lift loads against calculated pick weights (which can differ from estimated weights on complex lifts), monitoring crane loading through the pick cycle, and documenting lift loads for project records.
Crosby load link kits use wireless data transmission from the load cell to the display in most configurations, keeping the operator's display clear of the load and away from the rigging. Wireless range and transmission frequency vary by model - Crosby's catalog data provides the specifications for each kit.
Holloway Houston stocks Crosby load link kits in Houston and can advise on capacity range and wireless configuration for specific applications.
Types of Crosby Load Link Kits
Wireless Load Link Kits
Wireless load link kits use a transmitter in the load cell body and a handheld or crane-mounted receiver display. The wireless connection keeps the operator's display out of the rigging zone. Most Crosby wireless kits operate on a dedicated frequency with a transmission range suitable for crane lifts in open industrial environments.
Wired Load Link Kits
Wired load link kits connect the load cell to the display via a cable. Less common in field rigging applications where the cable creates a trip hazard, but used in fixed test bench setups and controlled environments where the cable run doesn't interfere with operations.
Load Shackle Kits
Load shackle kits use an instrumented shackle body as the load cell - the shackle fits into the rigging assembly the same way a standard anchor shackle does, but the pin housing contains the load cell electronics. The rated WLL of the shackle body applies to the assembly connection in the same way as a standard shackle.
Crosby Load Link Kit Capacities
Crosby load link kits cover capacity ranges from lighter rigging monitoring applications through heavy industrial and offshore crane monitoring.
Capacity Range:- Load link kits available in multiple capacity ranges per Crosby catalog
- Load shackle kits sized to match standard shackle WLL ranges
- Transmission range per Crosby model specifications
- Display options: handheld, crane-cab mounted
- Calibration accuracy per Crosby manufacturer documentation for each kit model
Why Crosby for Load Link Kits
Crosby's load link hardware combines the rigging hardware pedigree of their shackle and master link lines with instrumentation that integrates into the same connection points. A load shackle kit uses a Crosby shackle body with rated WLL - the instrumentation is inside the pin housing, not a separate device added to the rigging.
For projects requiring documented lift load records, the Crosby wireless load link provides the real-time data that goes into project lift logs alongside the crane load charts and rigging assembly documentation.
Holloway Houston also offers rigging inspection services. Our qualified inspectors examine rigging assemblies including instrumented hardware per ASME and OSHA standards.
Shop Crosby Load Link Kits by Type
- Crosby Wireless Load Link Kits
- Crosby Wired Load Link Kits
- Crosby Load Shackle Kits
Crosby Load Link Kit Applications by Industry
- Offshore and Marine - Real-time load monitoring on heavy lifts, module picks, and crane operations where documented load data is a project requirement.
- Oil and Gas - Lift load verification on turnaround and construction picks where the calculated pick weight needs field confirmation.
- Structural Steel Erection - Load monitoring on engineered lifts where the actual pick weight needs to match the lift plan parameters.
- Crane Testing and Calibration - Load cell reference for crane load chart verification and periodic crane load testing programs.
- Heavy Industrial Maintenance - Load monitoring on complex equipment lifts where multiple cranes or pick points make the actual load distribution a variable to track.
Why Holloway Houston for Crosby Load Link Kits
Holloway Houston is an authorized Crosby distributor with over 65 years in rigging and lifting, operating from Houston, Texas. We stock Crosby load link kits alongside the full Crosby rigging hardware line.
Our rigging specialists can help identify the right capacity range and wireless configuration for your monitoring application. We also offer rigging inspection services.
Related Rigging Monitoring Hardware
- Crosby Shackles - Standard and instrumented shackles for rigging connections.
- Crosby Swivels - Rigging swivels for load-line assemblies paired with load monitoring kits.
- Crosby Hoist Rings - Below-the-hook lift points for machinery monitoring applications.
Load Link Kit Safety and Awareness
Load link kits provide load monitoring data - they don't change the load path or the rigging assembly's rated WLL. The rigging components in the assembly still govern the assembly capacity.
Key awareness points:
- Load link readings are monitoring data, not the engineering basis for lift decisions. Lift plans are based on calculated loads, crane load charts, and rigging assembly WLL - the load link confirms actual load against those parameters.
- Load link kits require calibration per manufacturer documentation to provide accurate readings. A kit that hasn't been calibrated or that is past its calibration interval may not provide accurate load data.
- Physical damage to the load cell body - from shock loading, dropped objects, or corrosion - can affect calibration and accuracy. A damaged load cell should be removed from service and returned for calibration verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
A load link kit puts a real-time load reading into the rigging assembly - the instrumented load cell body (shackle, master link, or pin) transmits tension data to a display unit as the lift progresses. Load links are used to verify actual pick weights against calculated estimates, monitor crane loading through the pick cycle, and document lift loads for project records.
A load shackle uses a standard Crosby shackle body with an instrumented pin housing that contains the load cell electronics. The shackle installs into the rigging the same way a standard shackle does - the rated WLL of the shackle body applies to the connection. The load cell inside the pin converts the tension on the pin into an electrical signal that transmits to the wireless display.
Holloway Houston stocks Crosby load link kits in Houston. Call 1-888-496-4700 to confirm availability on a specific capacity range and wireless configuration - load monitoring kits have longer lead times than standard rigging hardware on some models.
Crosby's manufacturer documentation specifies the calibration interval for each load link kit model. Calibration requirements vary by application - project specifications and quality programs may impose more frequent calibration requirements than the base manufacturer recommendation. This is a product awareness item; the specific interval is in Crosby's documentation for each kit.
DISCLAIMER
Load link kits are instrumented rigging monitoring devices. Selection, calibration, and use call for training consistent with manufacturer documentation and applicable OSHA standards. The information on this page is provided for general product awareness and does not replace qualified engineering judgment, manufacturer calibration specifications, or site-specific lift monitoring procedures.