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Web Slings GENERAL INFORMATION

Nylon vs. Polyester

NYLON SLINGS

CAPACITY RATING
Equal to Polyester
HITCH FUNCTIONALITY
Equal to Polyester

STRETCH
More than Polyester.
Not typically relevant in multi-sling
applications. Do not mix nylon and
polyester silngs on the same lift.

IMPACT OF SATURATION
Rated in a 5:1.10-15% Ultimate
Breaking Strength.

PERFORMANCE ENVIRONMENT
Alcohols
Aldehydes
Strong and Weak Alkalis
Dry Cleaning Solvents
Ethers
Halogenated Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons
Ketones
Oils, Crude and Lubricated
Soap and Detergents
Water and Seaweed

POLYESTER SLINGS

CAPACITY RATING
Equal to Nylon
HITCH FUNCTIONALITY
Equal to Nylon

STRETCH
Less than Nylon.
Not typically relevant in multi-sling
applications. Do not mix nylon and
polyester slings on the same lift.

IMPACT OF SATURATION
Rated in a 5:1. No Ultimate Breaking
Strength reduction.

PERFORMANCE ENVIRONMENT
Acids (not Concentrated Sulfuric)
Alcohols
Strong and Weak Alkalis (not Strong
at High Temperatures)
Bleaching Agents
Dry Cleaning Solvents
Halogenated Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons
Ketones
Oils, Crude and Lubricated
Soap and Detergents
Water and Seaweed

FLAT EYE & TWISTED EYE

PLY WEB WIDTH VERTICAL RATED CAPACITY (LBS.) CHOKER RATED CAPACITY (LBS.) BASKET RATED CAPACITY (LBS.)
ONE
PLY
1” 1,600 1,280 3,200
2” 3,200 2,560 6,400
3” 4,800 3,840 9,600
4” 6,400 5,120 12,800
6” 9,600 7,680 19,200
8” 12,800 10,240 25,600
TWO
PLY
1” 3,200 2,560 6,400
2” 6,400 5,120 12,800
3” 9,600 7,680 19,200
4” 12,800 10,240 25,600
6” 16,320 13,056 32,640
8” 22,700 18,200 45,400
THREE
PLY
1” 4,100 3,300 8,200
2” 8,200 6,600 16,400
3” 12,300 9,900 24,600
4” 15,300 12,200 30,600
6” 22,900 18,300 45,800
8” 30,600 24,500 61,200
FOUR
PLY
1” 6,400 5,120 12,800
2” 12,800 10,240 25,600
3” 19,200 15,360 38,400
4” 25,600 20,480 51,200
6” 38,400 30,720 76,800
8” 40,960 40,960 102,400
NYLON SLINGS

 ENDLESS

PLY WEB WIDTH VERTICAL
RATED
CAPACITY (LBS.)
CHOKER RATED
CAPACITY
(LBS.)
BASKET RATED
CAPACITY
(LBS.)
ONE
PLY
1” 3,200 2,560 6,400
2” 6,400 5,120 12,800
3” 9,600 7,680 19,200
4” 12,800 10,240 25,600
6” 19,200 15,360 38,400
8” 25,600 20,480 51,200
TWO
PLY
1” 6,400 5,120 12,800
2” 12,800 10,240 25,600
3” 19,200 15,360 38,400
4” 25,600 20,480 51,200
6” 38,400 30,720 76,800
8” 51,200 40,960 102,400
NYLON SLINGS
MULTI-LEG SLINGS

MULTI-LEG SLINGS ALSO AVAILABLE

WARNINGS

Synthetic slings should be specified and used only by trained and qualified rigging professionals. Use of all synthetic slings should be in accordance with regulations and standards for sling use issued by both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which can be found at www.osha.gov (search: slings), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ANSI/ASME B30.9), which can be found at www.asme.org (search: B30.9).
Load edges and surfaces in contact with ANY type of synthetic sling must be “protected” with materials of sufficient thickness or strength to prevent sling damage. The protection must be installed and evaluated for suitability by raising the load, slightly, and then lowering the load down for an inspection of the sling and the protection devices. Several “test” lifts may be necessary to determine the proper form of protection for a successful lift.