If multiple suspension clevises are used as attachment points, what rated capacity is utilized?

In the context of utilizing multiple suspension clevises as attachment points, the rated capacity that is relevant is determined by the lifting provision of the entire assembly. When multiple clevises are employed, they are not just additive in capacity; the total rated capacity is dictated by how the clevises work together in relation to the load being lifted.

Each pickup point has its own individual capacity, but when used together, the assembly's overall function must rely on the lifting provision, which includes factors such as the configuration of the load, how the clevises are secured, and the distribution of weight across them. This taking into account ensures that the entire setup is safe and effective for the intended lift.

Using the lifting provision means recognizing that even if a single clevis may have a high individual capacity, the effective capacity in a multi-clevis setup is influenced by the entire lifting mechanism and its design. Therefore, the correct focus is on the lifting provision rather than simply accumulating the maximum capacities or averaging them, which might lead to unsafe lifting practices.