Ketten Wälder GmbH, manufacturer of the premium stainless-steel lifting brand cromox®, has introduced its latest product: the cromox® Rotating Double Swivel (CWHD). The company is strengthening stock levels in the U.S.

The CWHD expands the company’s established range of Grade 60 stainless-steel roundsling connectors, designed for use in cleanroom, food and beverage, offshore, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, water treatment, and other demanding environments.

Designed for rotation under load | According to Ketten Wälder GmbH, the cromox® CWHD is a natural evolution of its swivel connector range. The unit is designed for applications where a load must rotate during lifting or material handling operations. 

A dual swivel mechanism allows the component to rotate under load at both connection points, preventing torsion, improving handling, and supporting smoother, safer lifting processes.

The cromox® Rotating Double Swivel (CWHD) is designed for applications where a load must rotate during lifting or material handling operations.

Most CWHD components are manufactured from Grade 60 AISI 318LN Duplex stainless steel, known for high ductility and superior corrosion resistance (DIN EN ISO 9227 > 1008 h). The safety pin, ball bearings, screws, and nuts are also Grade 60 AISI rated. The CWHD currently offers a Working Load Limit (WLL) of 0.63 t.

Application areas and industries |The cromox® CWHD is engineered for environments where corrosion resistance, hygiene compliance, and material integrity are critical.

Typical applications include:

• Food & beverage: lifting mixers, processing machinery, tanks
• Pharmaceutical & biotechnology: handling centrifuges, cleanroom equipment, sensitive systems
• Water treatment: pumps, filtration units
• Marine & offshore: equipment exposed to seawater or aggressive media

Its resistance to salt spray and chemical exposure makes the CWHD suitable for 24/7 offshore use, where stainless-steel components must withstand extreme conditions.

Resistance to salt spray and chemical exposure makes the CWHD suitable for 24/7 offshore use.

Customer benefits and product positioning | Franz Wälder, CEO of Ketten Wälder GmbH, stated:

“The double swivel function is designed to solve under-load rotation challenges directly at the point of use. Combined with the Grade 60 material properties, the CWHD meets the requirements of many demanding industries. It continues our mission to provide stainless-steel lifting equipment that performs reliably under high corrosion exposure, strict hygiene standards, or continuous offshore operation. We expect the capacity range to expand over time, but 0.63 t is currently our hot runner for rotating connectors.”

To ensure short lead times and global availability, Ketten Wälder GmbH is strengthening stock levels in its warehouses in Germany, the UK, and the U.S., with direct shipment from headquarters.

Compatibility within the cromox® system | The CWHD is compatible with several cromox® masterlinks and sub-assemblies, including the CGHF-05, CGS-05, CGSL-05, and CVG-05. This ensures seamless integration into complete stainless-steel lifting assemblies.