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PL Latch Kit

PL LATCH KITS
(Patented in U.S.A. & Canada)  

 LATCH ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
  • 1. Specify PL, PL-N or PL-O latch kit stock number from charts below
  • 2. Specify capacity of hook to which latch will be assembled.
  • 3. Specify hook material (carbon or alloy).
  

     PL-N/O Latch Kit

PL-N/O Latch Kits

NOTE: The PL latch will not work on 319N, 320N or 322N hooks.
The PL-N/O Latches, in the sizes available, will work on both the old style and new style hooks.
PL Kit Draw

PL Latch Kits

  • Heavy duty latch with easy operating features.
  • Hot dip galvanized.
  • Flapper lever indicates locked or unlocked position.
  • Assembly instructions included with each latch.
  • For additional dimensional data on eye, shank or swivel hooks refer to pages 88 through 93 in this section.
  • Meets the intent of OSHA Rule 1926.550 (g) (when secured with the bolt, nut and pin) for lifting personnel.
Hook Size
(t)
PL
Latch Kit
Stock No.
Weight
Each
(lbs.)
Dimensions (in.)
Carbon
Alloy
A
B
C
D
E
F
3
4-1/2
1093711
.54
2.57
2.34
1.94
.56
1.13
2.00
5
7
1093712
.66
3.00
2.34
2.00
.63
1.38
2.22
7-1/2
11
1093713
1.00
3.63
2.77
2.38
.63
1.63
2.38
10
15
1093714
1.25
4.00
3.22
2.69
.63
1.88
3.38
15
22
1093715
2.96
5.31
4.00
2.91
.84
2.38
3.44
20
30
1093716
4.05
6.00
4.44
3.19
1.06
2.88
4.25
25
37
1093717
8.63
7.00
6.63
4.06
2.24
4.50
6.12
30
45
1093718
10.00
6.75
7.00
4.03
2.24
4.75
6.38
40
60
1093719
14.30
8.00
7.66
4.38
3.46
5.50
7.25
50
75
1093720
27.00
9.88
8.19
5.13
3.38
6.50
8.88
-
100-150
1093721
33.25
10.88
11.06
6.38
3.38
7.50
10.00
-
200
1093723
45.00
11.88
11.19
6.38
3.38
8.75
11.25
-
300
1093724
55.00
12.50
12.19
8.00
3.38
9.75
13.00
   

PL-N/O Latch Kits
PL-N/O Draw
  • Heavy duty latch with easy operating features.
  • PL-N designed for Crosby 319N & 320N style hooks. PL-O designed for Crosby 319 & 320 old style hooks.
  • Flapper lever indicates locked or unlocked position.
  • Assembly instructions included with each latch.
  • Meets the intent of OSHA Rule 1926.550 (g) (when secured with the supplied toggle pin) for lifting personnel.
Hook Size
(t)
Hook
ID
Code
PL-N
Stock No.
PL-O
Stock No.
Weight
Each
(lbs.)
Dimensions (in.)
Carbon
Alloy
A
B
C
D
E
F
3
4.5 / 5 *
I
1092000
1091900
.8
2.40
2.01
.83
2.13
2.71
3.44
5
7
J
1092001
1091901
1.3
2.94
2.50
1.00
2.52
3.19
3.83
7-1/2
11
K
1092002
1091902
2.0
3.63
3.02
1.19
2.75
3.44
4.38
10
15
L
1092003
1091903
2.8
4.00
3.39
1.34
3.19
4.00
4.50
15
22
N
1092004
1091904
4.9
5.19
4.32
1.61
3.86
4.81
5.13
*  "N" style hooks are rated at 5 tonnes.

 

CROSBY MODEL PL HOOK
LATCH KIT
WARNINGS AND APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS

11
Model PL*
(Pat. U.S.A. & Canada)

1      WARNING
  • Loads may disengage from hook if proper procedures are not followed.
  • A falling load may cause serious injury or death.
  • See OSHA Rule 1926.550 (g) for Personnel Hoisting by Cranes or Derricks.  A Crosby or McKissick Hook with a positive Locked PL or S-4320 Latch may be used to Lift Personnel.
  • Hook must always support the load.  The load must never be supported by the latch.
  • Read and understand these instructions before using hook and latch.
Important Safety Information -
Read & Follow
  • Always inspect hook and latch before using.
  • Never use a latch that is distorted or bent.
  • Always make sure spring will force the latch against the tip of the hook.
  • Always make sure hook supports the load. The latch must never support the load. (See Figure 1 & 2.)
  • When placing two (2) sling legs in hook, make sure the angle between the legs is less than 90 and if the hook or load is tilted, nothing bears against the bottom of this latch.  (See Figure 3 & 4.)
  • Latches are intended to retain loose sling or devices under slack conditions.
  • Latches are not intended to be an anti-fouling device.
2
Right
3
Wrong
5
Right
6
Wrong
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4

IMPORTANT - Instructions for Assembling Model PL Latch on Crosby or McKissick Hooks

 4
 7
8
 9
10

Step 1

Place hook at approximately a 45 degree angle with the cam up.

Step 2

Position coils of spring over cam with legs of spring pointing toward point of hook and loop of spring positioned down and lying
against the hook.

Step 3

Position latch to side of hook points.   Slide latch onto spring legs between lockplate and latch body until latch is partially over hook cam. Then depress latch and spring until latch clears point of hook.  

Step 4, 5, & 6

4.  Line up holes in latch with hook cam.
5.  Insert bolt through latch, spring, and cam.
6.  Tighten self-locking nut on one end of bolt.

Step 7 - For
Personnel Lifting

With latch in closed position and rigging resting in bowl of hook, insert bolt through latch and secure with nut and cotter pin.
When bolt, nut and cotter pin are not being used, store them in a designated place upon the personnel platform.
*The Model PL Latch Replaces Model G-5066