Ketten Wälder GmbH, manufacturer of the premium stainless-steel lifting brand cromox®, has unveiled its latest product: the CDAW-F swivel lifting point (female version). Designed for use in highly corrosive or controlled, hygiene-compliant environments, the new model extends the existing CDAW range with another versatile, stainless-steel solution for demanding lifting applications and will be useful when a customer already has a screw on a load to be lifted. The female hoist ring will fit directly onto an existing bolt, that meets the end user’s requirements.

Designed for maximum safety and flexibility | According to Ketten Wälder GmbH, the cromox® CDAW-F swivel lifting point offers 360° rotation and 180° swivel motion, ensuring that the hoist ring automatically aligns with the pull direction of slings or chains. Unlike a fixed lifting point that needs to be manually positioned by the operators, the CDAW-F swivel hoist ring adjusts automatically providing greater safety and smoother handling in every operation. This reduces handling time and improves safety during lifting operations.

The CDAW-F is manufactured from Grade 60 AISI 318LN Duplex stainless steel, known for its superior corrosion resistance and high ductility (DIN EN ISO 9227 > 1008 h). The product is EN 1677-1 compliant, features a safety factor of 4, and is available in eight versions ranging from 0.5 t to 10 t working load limit (WLL).

Reliable performance in hygiene-controlled industries | The cromox® CDAW-F is designed for environments where corrosion and hygiene standards are critical – including food and beverage, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, water treatment, and marine/offshore sectors.

In food and beverage applications, it supports the lifting of processing machinery, mixers, and tanks. In the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, it ensures safe handling of centrifuges, cleanroom systems, and other sensitive equipment. Its resistance to salt spray and aggressive chemicals also makes it ideal for offshore operations and seawater-exposed environments.

Proven material expertise and global availability | Franz Wälder, CEO of Ketten Wälder GmbH, stated: “The CDAW-F continues our mission to deliver stainless-steel lifting equipment that performs reliably in the most demanding conditions – whether that means high corrosion resistance, strict hygiene regulations, or 24/7 offshore use.”

The new cromox®-branded CDAW-F (female) swivel lifting point is available from 0.5t to 10t (WLL) capacity.

To enhance global service and availability, Ketten Wälder GmbH is expanding stock levels across its warehouses in Germany, the UK, and the United States, with direct shipments from headquarters ensuring short lead times and local support.

Technical features

• Material: Grade 60 AISI 318LN Duplex (high ductility, corrosion-resistant)
• Rotation: 360°, Swivel: 180° (automatic alignment under load)
• Compliance: EN 1677-1
• Safety factor: 4:1
• Threads: metric, UNC, UNF, 8UN available on request
• Capacity range: 0.5 t – 10 t WLL
• Compatible with full cromox® lifting chain assemblies

Meet cromox® at LiftEx 2025 | The CDAW-F swivel lifting point will be showcased at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA)-organised LiftEx 2025, taking place 18-19 November 2025 at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool.