Specifications
SKU: WIRE ROPE SLING
Wire rope used in slings can be made of ropes with either Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC) or a fiber-core. It should be noted that a sling manufactured with a fiber-core is usually more flexible but is less resistant to environmental damage. Conversely, a core that is made of a wire rope strand tends to have greater strength and is more resistant to heat damage.
ew slings are marked by the manufacture to show:
The rated load for the types of hitches, and the angle upon which they are based,
The diameter or size, and
The name or trademark of the manufacturer.
Rated loads:
Rated loads (capacities) for single-leg vertical, choker, basket hitches, and two-, three-, and four-leg bridle slings for specific grades of wire rope slings are as shown in Tables 7 through 15.
For angles not shown, use the next lower angle or a qualified person to calculate the rated load. Rated loads are based on:
Material strength,
Design factor,
Type of hitch,
Angle of loading,
Diameter of curvature over which the sling is used (D/d) (see Fig. 4), and
Fabrication efficiency.
