Yoke Lifting Points

About Yoke Lifting Points

Yoke lifting points are forged alloy steel, heat-treated, and individually tested per ISO 9001 and EN 1677 standards. Holloway Houston stocks the Yoke lifting point line covering WLL from 0.5 tons through 100 tons in weld-on and bolt-in configurations.

Yoke lifting points are one of their flagship product lines, the engineering put into the swivel geometry and load-angle rating is what makes them a named spec on fabrication drawings across the oil and gas and offshore sectors.

A lifting point provides a WLL-rated connection point on a structure or piece of equipment. The swivel body allows the bail or eye to rotate and tilt to follow the sling angle, keeping the load path through the rated center of the fitting regardless of where the crane is positioned relative to the load. Fixed lifting points provide a non-rotating connection where the sling angle is consistent and rotation isn't needed.

Yoke lifting points are manufactured to EN 1677 (Components for Slings, Safety), the European standard covering design and testing of components including swivel lifting points used in load-handling applications. ISO 9001 certification covers the manufacturing and inspection process.

WLL ratings on Yoke lifting points apply in-line, many models also carry rated capacities for angular loading as specified in the Yoke product documentation.

Types of Yoke Lifting Points

Swivel Lifting Points (Weld-On)

Weld-on swivel lifting points are welded directly to the structure by a qualified welder. The weld base integrates with the structural plate, and the swivel body above it allows the bail to rotate 360 degrees and tilt to follow the sling angle. These are common on fabricated pressure vessels, structural modules, heavy equipment frames, and offshore deck equipment. WLL range from 0.5 tons through 100 tons depending on the model.

Swivel Lifting Points (Bolt-In)

Bolt-in swivel lifting points use a threaded stud or bolt pattern to attach to existing threaded holes in a machine frame or structural member. No welding is needed, the attachment can be temporary or permanent. These see frequent use on machinery that needs periodic lifting for installation or maintenance where a permanent weld-on fitting isn't practical.

Fixed Eye Lifting Points

Fixed eye lifting points provide a non-rotating eye on a weld pad or bolt base. Where the crane position relative to the load is fixed and the sling runs straight in-line, a fixed lifting point serves the connection without the swivel mechanism. Lower-cost option for applications where rotation isn't a factor.

Safety Pin Swivel Lifting Points

Some Yoke swivel lifting point models include a safety pin or locking bail feature that retains the sling eye in the bail during the lift. This prevents the sling from accidentally sliding off the bail in multi-leg rigging configurations where individual sling legs can lose tension during load maneuvering.

Yoke Lifting Point Sizes and Working Load Limits

WLL range: 0.5 tons to 100 tons

Angular load ratings:

• Many Yoke swivel lifting point models carry rated WLL at 0 degrees (in-line) and at 45-degree and 90-degree sling angles per the Yoke product data sheet.
• Rated angular loads are listed in the Yoke documentation for each model number, not a generic reduction factor.

Attachment methods:

• Weld-on (weld pad base).
• Bolt-in (threaded stud or bolt pattern).

Standards:

• EN 1677 (Components for Slings - Safety).
• ISO 9001 (Yoke manufacturing process certification).
• ASME B30.26 (Rigging Hardware) - applicable for US lifting applications.

Why Yoke for Lifting Points

Yoke is one of the names that shows up on fabrication specs for lifting points, not because of marketing, but because their swivel geometry and load-angle testing have been documented and validated through EN 1677. When an offshore module fabricator or a pressure vessel shop specs a lifting point with a load-angle rating, the Yoke documentation backs it with actual tested values, not generic reduction factors.

The weld-on and bolt-in range covers both permanent attachment on fabricated equipment and temporary or maintenance-removal installations on machinery. The WLL range from half a ton through 100 tons spans light machinery to heavy structural lifts without needing to source from multiple manufacturers.

Holloway Houston also provides rigging inspection services. Our inspectors examine lifting points and associated hardware per ASME B30.26 and applicable standards.

Shop by Product Type

• Yoke Swivel Lifting Points (Weld-On)
• Yoke Swivel Lifting Points (Bolt-In)
• Yoke Fixed Eye Lifting Points
• Yoke Safety Pin Swivel Lifting Points

Yoke Lifting Point Applications by Industry

• Offshore Fabrication : Weld-on swivel lifting points on modules, deck equipment, and pressure vessels fabricated for offshore platforms and FPSOs.
• Oil and Gas : Lifting points on heat exchangers, reactors, and column sections for turnaround and maintenance lifts in refineries and petrochemical plants.
• Heavy Manufacturing : Machinery installation and maintenance where bolt-in lifting points provide a rated connection without permanent welding.
• Structural Steel Fabrication : Weld-on lifting points on large structural assemblies and pre-fabricated modules that need rated lift points for field erection.
• Power Generation : Turbine and generator installation where lifting points on the equipment frame provide the connection for crane picks during installation and maintenance.

Why Holloway Houston for Yoke Lifting Points

Holloway Houston has stocked Yoke lifting points for the Gulf Coast fabrication and offshore markets for decades. With over 65 years in the rigging and lifting business, our team is familiar with the Yoke product line and can help match a lifting point model to attachment requirements, load capacity, and angular loading conditions.

In-stock Yoke lifting points ship from Houston same day. Yoke product documentation and test certificates ship with every order.

Complete Your Lifting Attachment Setup

• Yoke Hoist Rings : Hoist rings are similar to swivel lifting points but use a ring bail design for crane hook direct connection.
• Yoke Shackles : Connect shackles to lifting point bails for sling attachment in multi-leg configurations.
• Yoke Swivels : Add in-line rotation to rigging above lifting points on pendant lines and crane block connections.

Lifting Point Safety and Awareness

Swivel lifting points fall under ASME B30.26 (Rigging Hardware) for design, marking, and inspection in US lifting applications. EN 1677 (Components for Slings, Safety) is the applicable European standard and provides the design and test basis for Yoke lifting point WLL ratings. OSHA 1926.251 applies to rigging equipment used in construction.

Key awareness points:

• Weld-on lifting points require welding by a qualified procedure. The structural integrity of the weld base is part of the lifting point's total load capacity, the fitting's WLL assumes an adequate weld to base metal.
• Angular loading: Yoke swivel lifting points carry rated WLL at multiple sling angles per the EN 1677 test basis. The angular load ratings are in the Yoke product documentation, the rated load at 45 degrees or 90 degrees is not the same as the in-line WLL.
• Pre-use inspection of lifting points covers the swivel bail for free rotation, the base for weld or thread integrity, and the body for cracks or deformation.
• Lifting points that have been shock-loaded or loaded beyond their rated capacity warrant removal from service and inspection before further use.
• Proof test and test certificates from Yoke are provided with the order. The certificate is typically retained with the equipment's maintenance record for the service life of the fitting.