Abstract: The present disclosure relates to laminated hook including a fastening system. The hook is formed by a plurality of plates laminated together with a mechanical fastening system. The fastening system utilized to laminate the plates together to form the laminated hook includes a bolt and a nut. According to certain aspects of the present teaching, the nut is a barrel nut. According to further aspects of the present teaching, the hook is a laminated ladle hook. A process for forming a laminated hook is also provided.

Abstract: A plate lifting hook which is capable of being used across a number of varying industries, ranging from large-scale industrial use to that of small-scale personal use. The plate lifting hook retains the structural stability associated with other hooks of a similar capacity, while substantially decreasing the overall weight of the hook. The plate lifting hook is capable of being manufactured from a lesser amount of material while retaining the capability of supporting the same loads as that of similar lifting hooks. The process of fabricating the plate lifting hook may comprise the use of lower alloy materials, in the absence of further heat treatment, affixed to a supporting structure so as to sufficiently support the required load.