Gunnebo "BLP" Ball-Bearing Rotating Lifting Point

The Ball-bearing Lifting Point (BLP) is a very versatile lifting point and suits most applications. The ball-bearing in the BLP allows the load to be easily rotated during the lift, which is especially good when maintenance is needed on heavy tools and other types of equipment.

In cases where both tilting and rotation under heavy load with a multiple-legged sling are required (e.g. turning an object from one side to the other), the BLP is the ideal choice. The stable base handles torque excellently and the ballbearing makes sure that the lifting point will position itself correctly at all times.

The distance between the ring and load makes the BLP an excellent choice for press tools, allowing tools to be turned and tilted. The housing (RFID prepared) of the BLP is drop-forged for increased strength and has a hexagon shape for easy mounting and dismounting.

If the load surface is sensitive to impacts or scratches, the BLP is a good choice as it builds out from the load so the lifting means has less opportunity to clash or drop on the load damaging the material being lifted.

Choosing the right lifting point for an operation can be a challenge since most lifting points can be used for several purposes. Safety is, of course, the highest priority, therefore has each BLP been proof loaded 2.5 times the WLL.

BLP Features

• Reduces the chance of damaging the load surface.
• Can be tilted and turned.
• Ball Bearing allows for easy rotation of the load.

Typical Applications

• Handling of tools for pressing, moulding and forging.
• Gearbox inspection in the auto repair shop.
• Installation of finished panels in passenger lifts at the construction site.
• Assembly of boat engines.
• Automobile assembly line.
• Production and handling of turbomachinery.
• Chain and Hook NOT supplied.

Dimensions and Specifications - Metric

Part No.	M (mm)	B (mm)	C (mm)	D (mm)	L (mm)	L1 (mm)	X (mm)	Y (mm)	Z (mm)	Weight (kg)
BLP-M8 x 1.25	8	35	55	13	16	112	57	61	Ø42	0.6
BLP -M10 x 1.5	10	35	55	13	20	112	57	61	Ø42	0.6
BLP -M12 x 1.75	12	35	55	13	24	112	57	61	Ø42	0.6
BLP-M16 x 2	16	35	55	13	30	112	57	61	Ø42	0.6
BLP-M20 x 2.5	20	34	57	17	30	132	75	67	Ø59	1.3
BLP-M24 x 3	24	50	70	17	36	145	75	84	Ø59	1.5
BLP-M30 x 3.5	30	54	96	22	45	202	106	99	Ø74	3.4
BLP-M36 x 4	36	54	96	22	54	202	106	99	Ø74	3.5
BLP-M42 x 4.5	42	70	120	28	63	242	122	127	Ø93	6.5
BLP-M48 x 5	48	70	120	28	72	242	122	127	Ø93	6.8

Dimensions and Specifications - Imperial

Part No.	M (Inch)	B (mm)	C (mm)	D (mm)	L (mm)	L1 (mm)	X (mm)	Y (mm)	Z (mm)	Weight (kg)
BLP-5/16”-18 UNC	5/16"	35	55	13	16	112	57	61	Ø42	0.6
BLP-3/8”-16 UNC	3/8"	35	55	13	20	112	57	61	Ø42	0.6
BLP-1/2”-13 UNC	1/2"	35	55	13	24	112	57	61	Ø42	0.6
BLP-5/8”-11 UNC	5/8"	35	55	13	30	112	57	61	Ø42	0.6
BLP-3/4”-10 UNC	3/4"	34	57	17	30	132	75	67	Ø59	1.3
BLP-7/8”-9 UNC	7/8"	34	57	17	30	132	75	67	Ø59	1.3
BLP-1”-8 UNC	1”	50	70	17	38	145	75	84	Ø59	1.5
BLP-1 1/4”-7 UNC	1 1/4”	54	96	22	48	202	106	99	Ø74	3.4
BLP-1 1/2”-6 UNC	1 1/2”	54	96	22	57	202	106	99	Ø74	3.6
BLP-1 3/4”-5 UNC	1 3/4”	70	120	28	67	242	122	127	Ø93	6.6
BLP-2”-4.5 UNC	2”	70	120	28	76	242	122	127	Ø93	7

BLP Ball Bearing Lifting Point Load Chart WLL*

No. of Legs	1	1	2	2	2	2 symmetric		3 & 4 symmetric
Angle ß	0°	90°	0°	0-45°	90°	0-45°	45-60°	0-45°	45-60°	Tightening torque	Spanner size
BLP -M8 x 1.25 BLP -5/16”-18 UNC	0.6 0.6	0.3 0.3	1.2 1.2	0.4 0.4	0.6 0.6	0.4 0.4	0.3 0.3	0.6 0.6	0.45 0.45	10 Nm 7 Ft.Lbs	36 mm 1 1/2”
BLP -M10 x 1.5 BLP -3/8”-16 UNC	1.2 1.0	0.6 0.5	2.4 2.0	0.8 0.7	1.2 1.0	0.8 0.7	0.6 0.5	1.3 1.1	0.90 0.75	15 Nm 11 Ft.Lbs	36 mm 1 1/2”
BLP -M12 x 1.75 BLP -1/2”-13 UNC	1.5 1.5	0.75 0.75	3.0 3.0	1.1 1.1	1.5 1.5	1.1 1.0	0.75 0.75	1.5 1.5	1.1 1.1	27 Nm 20 Ft.Lbs	36 mm 1 1/2”
BLP -M16 x 2 BLP -5/8”-11 UNC	3.0 3.0	1.5 1.5	6.0 6.0	2.1 2.1	3.0 3.0	2.1 2.1	1.5 1.5	3.1 3.1	2.2 2.2	60 Nm 44 Ft.Lbs	36 mm 1 1/2”
BLP -M20 x 2.5 BLP -3/4”-10 UNC BLP -7/8”-9 UNC	5.0 4.5 6.0	2.5 2.25 3.0	10.0 9.0 12.0	3.5 3.1 4.2	5.0 4.5 6.0	3.5 3.1 4.2	2.5 2.25 3.0	5.2 4.7 6.3	3.7 3.3 4.5	90 Nm 66 Ft.Lbs 66 Ft.Lbs	50mm 2” 2”
BLP -M24 x 3 BLP -1”-8 UNC	7.0 7.0	4.0 4.0	14.0 14.0	5.6 5.6	8.0 8.0	5.6 5.6	4.0 4.0	8.4 8.4	6.0 6.0	135 Nm 100 Ft.Lbs	50mm 2”
BLP -M30 x 3.5 BLP -1 1/4” -7 UNC	12.0 12.0	6.0 6.0	24.0 24.0	8.4 8.4	12.0 12.0	8.4 8.4	6.0 6.0	12.6 12.6	9.0 9.0	270 Nm 200 Ft.Lbs	65 mm 2 5/8”
BLP -M36 x 4 BLP -1 1/2” -6 UNC	14.0 14.0	8.0 8.0	28.0 28.0	11.2 11.2	16.0 16.0	11.2 11.2	8.0 8.0	16.8 16.8	12.0 12.0	320 Nm 236 Ft.Lbs	65 mm 2 5/8”
BLP -M42 x 4.5 BLP -1 3/4” -5 UNC	16.0 16.0	10.0 10.0	32.0 32.0	14.0 14.0	20.0 20.0	14.0 14.0	10.0 10.0	21.0 21.0	15.0 15.0	600 Nm 440 Ft.Lbs	85 mm 3 1/8”
BLP -M48 x 5 BLP -2”-4.5 UNC	18.0 18.0	13.0 13.0	36.0 36.0	18.2 18.2	26.0 26.0	18.2 18.2	13.0 13.0	27.3 27.3	19.5 19.5	800 Nm 590 Ft.Lbs	85 mm 3 1/8”

*Safety factor 4:1