Fortis²® Heavy-Lift Slings
U.S. Patent No. 9,296,593 B2 – Singapore Patent No. 11201507689 – China Patent No. CN 105209368 – Australia Patent No. 2014239887 – AU South Africa Patent No. 2015/07153 – European Patent No. EP 2969881 – Saudi Arabia Patent No. 7209
Fortis2 Slings are heavy-lift, multipart slings made with our Unitrex XS Max Wear synthetic cable that has a core of High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) fiber encased with neoprene and a tough braided jacket of high-tenacity polyester. The result is a heavy-lift sling of Unitrex XS that has the durability and stiffness of a wire rope sling at a fraction of the weight.
- 80% lighter than a comparable wire rope sling
- Stiff enough to push under objects
- More durable than traditional fiber slings
- One person able to lift eye to crane hook
- Easy to inspect for damage
- Will not corrode or rust
- Will not soak up water or freeze
Read our case study to learn how Fortis² was developed for major North American shipyards.
The Chafe Pro® HB Series is constructed of multiple layers of FJORD, Inc.’s specially formulated and designed heavy-duty nylon weaves.
All Fortis2 models come with standard ChafePro HB Series chafe protection for the eye of the sling.
Abrasion testing has shown the Chafe-Pro HB Series to be more resistant to chafe abrasion than marine-grade fire hose and chafing gear made from such materials as HMPE, Kevlar®, etc.
- Chafe-Pro HB series multi-layer design
- Easily removable for inspection
- Chafe-Pro Shore Grip Technology on inner layer prevents slipping on eye
- Easy latch system for quick opening of the material
Fortis2 slings are tagged with the Etiflex tag.
- Ratings and warnings are molded into the tag, not printed
- Excellent abrasion resistance
- Resistant to most solvents and petroleum products
- Excellent UV resistance and all temperature performance
- High-visibility, two-color design
- Labels will not stain or mildew
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Fortis²® Heavy-Lift Slings Specifications and Data
Rated capacity is based on 5:1 Design Factor
| Sling Model | Vertical Rated Capacity (Lbs) | Choker Rated Capacity (Lbs) | Basket Rated Capacity (Lbs) | Weight Per Foot (Lbs) | Standard Eye Size (Inches) | Minimum Length (Ft) |
| 44 | 28,000 | 22,400 | 56,000 | 0.7 | 22 | 7 |
| 53 | 35,000 | 28,000 | 70,000 | 0.9 | 24 | 8 |
| 58 | 46,000 | 36,800 | 92,000 | 1.2 | 26 | 9 |
| 63 | 58,000 | 46,400 | 116,000 | 1.4 | 28 | 10 |
| 71 | 68,000 | 54,400 | 136,000 | 1.7 | 30 | 11 |
| 84 | 100,000 | 80,000 | 200,000 | 2.4 | 35 | 13 |
| 100 | 128,000 | 102,400 | 256,000 | 3.3 | 40 | 15 |
| 115 | 160,000 | 128,000 | 320,000 | 4.3 | 45 | 17 |
| 125 | 202,000 | 161,600 | 404,000 | 5.3 | 50 | 19 |
| 140 | 250,000 | 200,000 | 500,000 | 6.6 | 55 | 21 |
| 170 | 338,000 | 270,400 | 676,000 | 9.4 | 60 | 24 |
| 180 | 397,000 | 317,600 | 794,000 | 10.0 | 70 | 27 |
| 190 | 461,000 | 368,800 | 922,000 | 11.4 | 80 | 29 |
| 220 | 550,000 | 440,000 | 1,100,000 | 14.5 | 90 | 33 |