2026 Catalog - Flipbook - Page 76
WIRE ROPE AND SLING BASICS
Wire rope slings are both 昀氀exible and resistant to abrasion.
These characteristics are determined by the rope
construction. Fewer wires result in larger diameter wires,
better abrasion resistance, and reduced 昀氀exibility. More
wires result in decreased wire diameter, reduced abrasion
resistance, increased 昀氀exibility, and kink resistance.
The scale below shows the relative position of the sling
constructions shown in this catalog as they pertain to
abrasion resistance and 昀氀exibility.
d
19
8X
6X
6X
19
8-
7-
Pa
Pa
rt
rt
Br
Br
ai
ai
ai
Br
rt
Pa
819
7X
d
d
d
Br
rt
ex
8X
6X
6X
19
19
6-
Z
E-
Pa
Fl
rt
Pa
6
7X
19
7X
7X
6X
ai
7-
d
Br
ai
ab
C
rt
3-
Pa
Pa
19
6X
3X
Total
Number
of Wires
7X
d
le
le
ab
C
rt
ex
™
19
7X
489
Features and Bene昀椀ts
•
3-
Fl
Pa
399
3X
7X
7X
7E
-Z
ng
Si
36
343
rt
rt
271
le
le
ng
Si
163
6X
19
6X
Better
Abrasion
Resistance
Pa
rt
C
ab
le
d
Extra Improved Plow Steel
Fiber Core
Independent Wire Rope Core
d
EIPS =
FC
=
IWRC =
Chain
Slings
Rigging
Hardware
Mesh
Slings
Cargo
Control
Lift-All
Hoists
Hoist
Rings
Plate
Clamps
Lifting
Devices
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Wire Rope Construction
Wire rope products may be proof-tested upon request. If
they contain swaged terminations and will be used as a
sling, they will be 100% proof tested.
Pa
Wire
Rope
Sling
Protection
Round
Slings
Web
Slings
General
Information
Wire Rope & Slings
Better
Flexibility
798
931
978
1064 1141
1304
Tu昀昀-Tag™ for capacity and serial numbered
identi昀椀cation for traceability and compliance with
OSHA.
•
•
Least expensive (per capacity), of all steel
slings.
Independent Wire Rope Core must not be used at
temperatures above 400°F.
•
•
Fiber Core must not be used at temperatures
above 180°F.
Use of IWRC EIPS rope gives 15% greater
capacity than IWRC IP (Improved Plow)
ropes.
•
Fiber core ropes should not be subjected to
degreasing solvents.
•
Countless combinations of sling terminations:
hooks, chokers, and thimbles are available to 昀椀t
speci昀椀c lift requirements.
D/d - Basket Hitch E昀昀ect
Tests have shown that when a sling
body is bent around a diameter, the
strength of the sling is decreased.
D/d ratio is the ratio of the diameter
around which the sling is bent, divided
by the body diameter of the sling.
The capacities in this catalog are
based on the minimum D/d ratios that appear below
each of the capacity tables. For more severe bending
conditions, contact Lift-All for revised capacities.
Environmental Considerations
E昀昀ect of Shackle Pin or
Crane Hook on Sling Eye
Damage to slings can occur if the
wrong size pin or hook is used.
The width of the hook should never
exceed the natural inside width of
the eye.
The eye dimension for each type
and size of the slings are shown in
the capacity tables of this catalog. If
your pin or hook is large, request an
oversized eye.
