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 | 1.5:1 | 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 |