API 8C Certified Elevator Links from China Factory | Reliable Suppliers for Hoisting Operations
Product Types & Design Standards
| Link Type | Manufacturing Standard |
|---|---|
| Weldless Links | API 8A/8C |
| Perfected Links | API 8A/8C |
Links Specification
| Model | Spec | Rated Capacity | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weldless Link | DH150 | 150 short ton | 1800 mm |
| DH250 | 250 short ton | 2700 mm | |
| DH350 | 350 short ton | 3300 mm | |
| DH500 | 500 short ton | 3600 mm | |
| Perfection Link | SH75 | 75 short ton | 1500 mm |
| SH100 | 100 short ton | 1500 mm | |
| SH150 | 150 short ton | 1700 mm |
Product Specifications
Forged from a single ingot with a weldless design and then heat-treated to meet the full requirements of API Spec 8C.
100% magnetic particle inspection (MPI) for surface cracks and ultrasonic testing (UT) to detect internal flaws.
Proof-tested at 2 x rated load for 30 minutes in accordance with API 8C Section 6.2.
Permanent deformation does not exceed 0.1% of eye diameter.
Product Features
Available in rated capacities from 75 tons to 500 tons, covering a broad range of hoisting requirements.
All elevator links fully comply with API Spec 8C standards and undergo rigorous certification testing.
Each unit is subject to MPI and UT as part of the standard quality control process.
Customized link dimensions and load ratings can be manufactured according to customer specifications.
Each link in a pair is marked with a unique serial number to ensure full product traceability.
Fully compatible with all standard API top drive systems and hook assemblies.
“On a rig in Germany, Takelo’s weldless elevator links helped reduce hoisting downtime by 38% over a five-year period, with zero inspection failures, demonstrating outstanding reliability under continuous heavy-duty use.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What manufacturing standards do your elevator links comply with?
Our weldless and perfected elevator links fully comply with API 8A and API 8C manufacturing standards, undergoing rigorous certification testing.
What is the rated capacity range for your elevator links?
We offer a wide load range, with rated capacities starting from 75 short tons up to 500 short tons, covering a broad spectrum of hoisting requirements.
How do you ensure the quality of the elevator links?
Every unit undergoes 100% magnetic particle inspection (MPI) to check for surface cracks and ultrasonic testing (UT) to detect any internal flaws.
What are the load testing procedures?
Our elevator links are proof-tested at 2 times the rated load for 30 minutes in strict accordance with API 8C Section 6.2 requirements.
Can I customize the dimensions and load ratings?
Yes, customized link dimensions and load ratings can be manufactured according to specific customer specifications and requirements.
Are these links compatible with standard rig systems?
Absolutely. They are fully compatible with all standard API top drive systems and hook assemblies.