Yoke Industrial

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Overview

Yoke Industrial Corp. manufactures lifting fittings for chain, wire rope, and webbing slings, including G80 and G100 accessories, shackles, wire rope sockets, ROV hooks, lifting points, swivels, hoist hooks, and snatch blocks. The company produces industrial lifting safety hooks and personal protection equipment, with products certified to EN 1677 standards, H91 by BG Prufzert Germany, ISO 9001, and approved by authorities like API, SABS, ABS, and DNV. It serves over 100 distributors in 50 countries across six continents, focusing on safety through in-house design, quality certification, materials R&D, and technologies like RFID-embedded 'Tech for Safety' systems.¹²³⁴

History

Yoke Industrial Corp. was founded in 1985 in Taiwan as a manufacturer of lifting fittings. It has grown to employ over 520 people, distributing products through more than 100 partners in 50 countries. Key developments include automation and digitalization initiatives to enhance production quality and user safety, alongside over 30 in-house engineers customizing processes. The company maintains exclusive in-house manufacturing in Taiwan, emphasizing raw materials and workforce quality.³⁴

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Grade 80 Chain Fittings	High-strength alloy chain accessories	$20 - $200
Grade 100 Chain Fittings	Ultra-high-strength lifting chain fittings	$30 - $300
Shackles	Anchor and bow lifting shackles	$15 - $150
Wire Rope Sockets (Spelter & Swage)	Wire rope termination fittings	$25 - $250
Lifting Points & Hoist Rings	Machinery and structural lifting points	$10 - $100
ROV Hooks	Subsea recovery and offshore hooks	$50 - $500
Snatch Blocks & Swivels	Wire rope pulley blocks and rotation fittings	$40 - $400

Manufacturing

All products are manufactured exclusively in Taiwan at their Taichung facility. Production is fully in-house, with custom automation designed from studying worker motions and supported by over 30 engineers. This approach ensures control over quality and processes for lifting safety components.¹³

Notable Products

G100 Lifting Accessories - Ultra-high strength fittings for Grade 100 alloy chain slings, EN 1677 certified.
Safety Hook Series - Industrial lifting hooks with safety latches for chain and wire rope.
Lifting Points - Bolt-on and weld-on points for machinery and structural lifting.
ROV Hooks - Remotely operated vehicle hooks for subsea applications.
Snatch Blocks - Heavy-duty pulley blocks for wire rope tensioning and lifting.
Fall Protection Gear - Private label PPE including harnesses and lanyards for distributors.

Reputation

Yoke is regarded by professionals for reliable, certified lifting products suited to demanding industries like offshore, construction, and manufacturing. Enthusiasts and users value its Taiwan-made quality, international approvals, and safety focus via custom automation. No major criticisms noted in available sources, though its distributor-only model limits direct consumer access.¹²³

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