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Roundslings GENERAL INFORMATION

Roundsling Terminology

Guide to CERTEX Roundsling Terminology

Product tables on the following pages contain Type/Size designations for CERTEX Roundslings.
The following keys will help you interpret CERTEX Roundsling Type/Size codes.

Endless Roundslings

Endless Roundslings

Eye/Eye Roundslings

Eye/Eye Roundslings

Tow Slings

Tow Slings

Braided Roundslings

Braided Roundslings
Rated capacities are affected by angle of lift (roundsling to load angle) measured from the horizontal when used with multi-legged roundslings or choker/basket hitches. To determine the actual capacity at a given angle of lift, multiply the original roundsling rating by the appropriate loss factor determined from the table below
ANGLE of CHOKE

ANGLE of CHOKE

Table II: Sling Angle Chart (Angle of Lift)
Angle/Degrees Horizontal Factor Angle/Degrees Factor
90 1.000 55 0.819
85 0.996 50 0.766
80 0.985 45 0.707
75 0.966 40 0.643
70 0.940 35 0.574
65 0.906 30 0.500
Rated Capacity of Choker Hitch
Angle of Choke (degrees) Sling Rated Load Factor
120 – 180 1.00
105 – 120 0.93
90 – 105 0.87