Types of Lifting Sling - Infographic

Industrial lifting slings are ideal for lifting and transporting all types of load. They are strong, highly reliable, and suitable for a wide array of lifting applications. There are numerous different types of lifting sling – read on to find out what they are and how they can be used!

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Types of Lifting Slings

Chain Slings

• Manufactured with grade 80 or grade 100 chain and components in a wide range of lengths and capacities
  
  
• Extremely versatile, robust and durable
  
  
• Designed to withstand the harsh conditions often found on work sites, in factories, marine yards and warehouses
  
  
• Single leg, 2 leg and 4 leg slings available (WLL can be as high as 67 tones)
  
  
• Choose latch hooks or safety hooks
  
  
• 12-month warranty
  
  
• Fully certified

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Webbing Slings

• Polyester duplex slings – two layers of webbing with reinforced eyes at each end
  
  
• Flexible, lightweight with a wide & flat load-bearing surface
  
  
• Our range can help lift loads weighing up to 20 tonnes
  
  
• Safety Factor 7:1 – Fully certified – Complies with BSEN1492 – 1 2000

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Round Slings

• Manufactured with a series of tough load-bearing polyester yarns wrapped with a protective polyester jacket ensuring both safety and durability during lifting applications
  
  
• Connection and load contact points can be rotated, prolonging the sling's service life
  
  
• Our range can lift loads weighing up to 50 tonnes
  
  
• Fully certified – Complies with BSEN1492-2 2000

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Wire Rope Slings

• Made of galvanised wire rope
  
  
• Offers higher temperature limits than other sling types – can withstand exposure and contact up to 204°C
  
  
• Manufactured with soft eyes at each end for easy handling and use
  
  
• Our stock range can help lift loads weighing up to 5.7 tonnes
  
  
• Stamped with SWL and serial number & CE marked
  
  
• Fully certified

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