Sling Comparison Chart

	High Performance Roundsling (TwinPath®)	Polyester Roundsling	Nylon Web Sling	Polyester Web Sling	Wire Rope Sling	Tri-Flex® Sling (3 part)	Multi-Part Wire Rope (Gator Slings)	Chain Sling
Key Features	Lightest and Strongest Slings available, Repairable, Overload Indicators, Low stretch, Longest lasting Sling	Low cost flexible lifting sling, available with Check-Fast® Inspection and Covermax® Cover	Low Cost general purpose lifting sling	Low Cost general purpose lifting sling	Low Cost general purpose lifting sling	Flexible, more ergonomic, cost effective alternative to Wire Rope Sling	Flexible, more ergonomic, cost effective alternative to Wire Rope Sling, low D/d ratio	Heavy duty, repairable Sling
Approx. Weight to WLL ratio	1lb/40,000lbs	1lb/15,000lbs	1lb/15,000lbs	1lb/15,000lbs	1lb/10,000lbs	1lb/7,500lbs	1lb/9,000lbs	1lb/5,000lbs
Length Tolerance	+/- 1”	Call	Call	Call	+/- diameter of rope	+/- finished diameter of rope	+/- finished diameter of rope	+/- length of one link
Stretch at WLL	<1%	3%	6-10%	3-4%	1%	1%	1%	<1%
Max Temp	180	180	180	180	400	400	400	400
Flexibility	Very Flexible	Very Flexible	Very Flexible	Very Flexible	Low	Flexible	Flexible	Flexible
UV Degradation	Low	Low to High	High	Moderate	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Abrasion Resistant	High	Low to High	Low	Low	Very High	Very High	Very High	Very High
Proof Tested	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes
Repairable	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes
Design Factor	5:1	5:1	5:1	5:1	5:1	5:1	5:1	4:1
D/d Ratio in eye	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	5:1	2:1	1:1	N/A
D/d Ratio in body	Any comparably rated fitting	1:1	N/A	N/A	25:1	5:1	5:1	6:1
Resistance to Acids	Very Good	Good	Poor	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Resistant to Salt Water	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No	No