Crosby 3/8" A-1338 Grade 100 Clevis Grab Hook - 8800 lbs WLL

Crosby A-1338 Cradle Clevis Grab Hook – 100% Chain Efficiency. Zero Capacity Loss.

Standard grab hooks reduce working load limit at the contact point. The Crosby A-1338 eliminates that compromise entirely. Its cradle (saddle) design supports the chain link from below — distributing load forces across the full bearing surface rather than concentrating them at a single contact point — delivering 100% efficiency of Grade 100 chain with no reduction in WLL. For chain shortening and choker hitch applications where maintaining full rated capacity matters, the A-1338 is the engineering answer.

Clevis Pin. Direct Connection. No Extra Links.

The clevis pin attachment connects directly to Grade 100 or Grade 80 chain slings without requiring intermediate coupling links — simplifying assembly and reducing the number of components in the rigging system. Each A-1338 is individually proof tested at 2.5× WLL with full certification, fatigue rated to 20,000 cycles at 1.5× WLL, and engineered to withstand an ultimate load of 4× WLL — performance benchmarks that go well beyond standard grab hook specifications.

Every hook is forged from quenched and tempered alloy steel, marked with a Product Identification Code (PIC) alongside Crosby, U.S.A., and size markings for full traceability, and finished in Crosby's signature platinum color for instant identification as a genuine Grade 100 alloy product on the worksite.

Safe Use — Two Important Guidelines

When hooking back to the chain leg in a choker hitch configuration, maintain a choke angle of 120° or greater. When used as a chain shortener, minimize chain twist and ensure full engagement in the hook before applying load.