Forged Crane Hook
Material:
Alloy steel / Premium alloy steel 42CrMo4 / 35CrMo / 16Mn / DG20Mn
Lifting capacity:
1t-500t+
Hook No. 2.5-250
Type:
Single forged crane hook / Double forged crane hook
Lifting Capacity:
5T–500T or customization
Standards: Forging Method:
Die Forging (RS(N)) or Free Forging (RF(N)
Standards:
DIN 15401 / DIN 15402, GB/T 10051
As a leading manufacturer and OEM supplier of forged crane hooks, Glory Rail offers premium alloy steel one-piece forged heavy-duty crane hooks and forged crane hook block solutions for overhead and gantry crane applications worldwide. Our alloy steel forged crane hooks comply with the DIN 15401 standard and are exported to more than 50 countries .
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Forged Crane Hook Types & Specifications
Single Forged Crane Hook
Glory Rail’s single forged crane hook (DIN 15401) is designed for lifting capacities ranging from 1 metric ton to 80 metric tons. The single-lifting-point design enables fast and efficient hooking operations. Forged crane hooks with safety tongues are available as an option.
Capacity: 1-80t
DIN 15401
360° Swivel Optional
Safety Latch
Double Forged Crane Hook
Double-forged crane hooks (ramshorn hooks, DIN 15402) provide exceptional load stability for heavy-duty applications ranging from 20 metric tons to 500 metric tons+. The double-jaw design distributes the load evenly, making them an ideal choice for steel mills and foundries.
Capacity: 20-500t+
DIN 15402
Ramshorn Design
Heavy-Duty
| Hook No. | H (mm) | A (mm) | G (mm) | D | L1 (mm) | L2 (mm) | L3 (mm) | L4 (mm) | L5 (mm) | Mass (kg) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Type 2 | ||||||||||
| 8 | – | 38 | 37 | 28 | M24 | 22 | 41 | 81 | 192 | 40 | 2.3 |
| 1 | – | 42 | 41 | 30 | M24 | 22 | 41 | 93 | 206 | 40 | 2.7 |
| 1.6 | – | 50 | 46 | 35 | M30 | 26 | 41 | 97 | 225 | 41 | 4.4 |
| 2.5 | – | 62 | 56 | 40 | M36 | 33 | 50 | 104 | 250 | 50 | 8.6 |
| 4 | – | 72 | 65 | 47 | M42 | 36 | 57 | 118 | 282 | 59 | 12.5 |
| – | 5 | 76 | 73 | 49 | TrZ 45 | 40 | 63 | 132 | 320 | 62 | 15 |
| – | 6 | 90 | 80 | 59 | TrZ 50 | 56 | 56 | 172 | 370 | 79 | 28 |
| – | 8 | 104 | 92 | 66 | TrZ 56 | 60 | 62 | 176 | 403 | 85 | 30 |
| – | 10 | 110 | 105 | 80 | TrZ 64 | 66 | 69 | 191 | 446 | 95.5 | 44 |
| Hook No. | Size (mm) – A1 | Size (mm) – A2 | Size (mm) – A3 | Size (mm) – D1 | Size (mm) – E | Size (mm) – F1 | Size (mm) – F2 | Size (mm) – G | Size (mm) – H | Size (mm) – L1 | Weight (Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 125 | 100 | 163 | 106 | 265 | 531 | 75 | 33 | 132 | 650 | 99.5 |
| 25 | 140 | 112 | 182 | 118 | 315 | 598 | 86 | 33 | 150 | 715 | 138 |
| 32 | 160 | 125 | 205 | 132 | 335 | 672 | 94 | 38 | 170 | 790 | 197 |
| 40 | 180 | 140 | 230 | 150 | 375 | 754 | 104 | 38 | 190 | 885 | 286 |
| 50 | 200 | 160 | 260 | 170 | 420 | 842 | 120 | 42 | 212 | 965 | 394 |
| 63 | 224 | 180 | 292 | 190 | 460 | 944 | 131 | 42 | 236 | 1090 | 547 |
| 80 | 250 | 200 | 325 | 212 | 515 | 1062 | 144 | 45 | 265 | 1235 | 759 |
| 100 | 280 | 224 | 364 | 236 | 575 | 1186 | 157 | 45 | 300 | 1375 | 1060 |
| 125 | 315 | 250 | 408 | 265 | 645 | 1330 | 178 | 50 | 335 | 1550 | 1491 |
| 160 | 355 | 280 | 458 | 300 | 725 | 1505 | 198 | 50 | 375 | 1745 | 2115 |
| 200 | 400 | 315 | 515 | 335 | 800 | 1685 | 218 | 55 | 425 | 1998 | 3015 |
| 250 | 450 | 355 | 580 | 375 | 875 | 1885 | 240 | 55 | 475 | 2250 | 4268 |
| Hook No. | Size (mm) – A1 | Size (mm) – A2 | Size (mm) – A3 | Size (mm) – B1 | Size (mm) – D1 | Size (mm) – D2 | Size (mm) – F1 | Size (mm) – H | Size (mm) – L1 | Size (mm) – R4 | Weight (Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 125 | 100 | 163 | 106 | 96 | 96 | 531 | 190 | 650 | 118 | 115 |
| 25 | 140 | 112 | 182 | 118 | 106 | 106 | 598 | 212 | 715 | 132 | 180 |
| 32 | 160 | 125 | 205 | 132 | 116 | 116 | 672 | 236 | 790 | 150 | 228 |
| 40 | 180 | 140 | 230 | 150 | 131 | 131 | 754 | 265 | 885 | 170 | 330 |
| 50 | 200 | 160 | 260 | 170 | 146 | 146 | 842 | 300 | 965 | 190 | 458 |
| 63 | 224 | 180 | 292 | 190 | 168 | 168 | 944 | 335 | 1090 | 212 | 638 |
| 80 | 250 | 200 | 325 | 212 | 188 | 188 | 1062 | 375 | 1235 | 236 | 892 |
| 100 | 280 | 224 | 364 | 236 | 208 | 208 | 1185 | 425 | 1375 | 265 | 1248 |
| 125 | 315 | 250 | 408 | 265 | 235 | 235 | 1330 | 475 | 1550 | 300 | 1757 |
| 160 | 355 | 280 | 458 | 300 | 260 | 260 | 1505 | 530 | 1745 | 335 | 2500 |
| 200 | 400 | 315 | 515 | 335 | 282 | 282 | 1685 | 600 | 1960 | 375 | 3560 |
| 250 | 450 | 355 | 580 | 375 | 312 | 312 | 1885 | 670 | 2210 | 425 | 5033 |
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Whether you need standard single-hook or double-hook forged crane hooks in stock, or custom forged crane hooks in non-standard sizes, our engineering team can provide a detailed quote within 24 hours. We also supply complete forged hook block assemblies. As a direct-sales manufacturer of forged crane hooks, we offer competitive wholesale prices to distributors.
Why Choose Our Forged Crane Hooks?
One-Piece Forged
Each forged crane hook is crafted from a single piece of premium alloy steel using closed-die forging, eliminating welds and ensuring maximum structural integrity.
Q&T Heat Treatment
All hooks undergo precise quenching and tempering heat treatment to achieve optimal hardness (HB 220–280) and toughness, with a 4:1 safety factor that complies with DIN requirements.
100% Load Tested
Every forged hook undergoes magnetic particle inspection (MPI) and a 2x rated load verification test before leaving the factory, and is accompanied by a material report and a load test certificate.
Anti-Corrosion Coating
After shot blasting, the hooks can be provided with anti-corrosion coatings such as blackening, galvanizing, epoxy spray painting, or hot-dip galvanizing, making them suitable for marine and harsh environments.
Material & Forging Process
1
Raw Material Inspection
Only certified alloy steel billets (DG20Mn, 35CrMo, 42CrMo4) accompanied by a material certificate from the steel mill. Chemical composition is verified through spectroscopic analysis.
2
Closed-Die Forging
The steel billet is heated to 1150–1250°C and forged using precision dies on a 1,600-metric-ton press to create a one-piece forged steel crane hook with optimal metal flow lines.
3
Heat Treatment
After quenching in oil or polymer at 860°C, temper at 550–650°C to achieve uniform hardness (HB 220–280) and toughness (impact energy at –20°C ≥ 27 J).
4
Surface & NDT
After shot blasting to Sa2.5 cleanliness, 100% of the components undergo magnetic particle inspection in accordance with EN 1369, dimensional inspection, and a verification test at twice the rated load, followed by anti-corrosion coating.
Material Grades We Use
Material selection is critical for lifting hook performance and safety. We source premium materials from top Chinese steel mills with full traceability.
DG20Mn / Grade P
For hooks up to 32t. Good combination of strength and ductility. Most economical choice for standard duty and mechanism group M3–M5.
35CrMo / Grade V
For hooks up to 50t. Higher strength and hardenability, suitable for heavy-duty service and higher mechanism groups M5–M6.
42CrMo4 / Grade T
For heavy-duty hooks 50t+. Premium alloy steel with excellent strength-to-weight ratio, toughness and fatigue resistance per DIN 17200 for mechanism groups M6–M8.
Need a complete forged crane hook block assembly?
In addition to selling forged crane hooks individually, Glory Rail supply complete forged hook block assemblies,
including pulleys, bearings, hook nuts, crossbeams, trunnions, and safety latches. As an experienced exporter of industrial forged hooks,
we offer complete, ready-to-install hook block assemblies that comply with
DIN standards and are available in custom configurations.
Applications & Industries
Steel Mills & Foundries: Double-hook forged crane hooks and heavy-duty crane hooks are used for handling steel ladles, pouring molten metal, and lifting steel coils in high-temperature environments.
Power & Energy: High-capacity alloy steel forged crane hooks are used for steam turbine installation, transformer handling, wind turbine assembly, and nuclear facility maintenance.
Ports & Shipyards: Hot-dip galvanized heavy-duty crane hooks are used in quay gantry cranes, container handling, and shipbuilding, and feature marine-grade corrosion protection.
Construction & Infrastructur: Forged crane hooks with safety latch are used on tower cranes and crawler cranes to ensure the safe lifting of precast concrete sections and structural steel.
Automotive Manufacturing: Medium-capacity single-hook forged crane hooks are used for moving dies in the stamping shops of automotive plants, as well as for lifting on assembly lines and transporting parts.
Warehousing & Logistics: Light- to medium-duty forged hooks are used for handling cargo and pallets with overhead cranes in warehouses, distribution centers, and freight terminals.
Need custom forged crane hook or non-standard designs?
As an OEM manufacturer of forged crane hooks, Glory Rail specializes in the production of custom forged crane hooks.
Whether you need special dimensions, non-standard materials, custom thread specifications, extended straight shanks,
or specific coating requirements, our in-house engineering team can design and manufacture forged lifting
hook solutions according to your exact specifications. We also provide OEM/ODM services to crane brands worldwide.
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