Lifting Slings

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Rigging Slings Not every lift calls for the same sling. Some jobs need flexibility and shock absorption, others demand raw strength or resistance to heat and abrasion, and the right answer usually comes down to material. Our rigging slings fall into two broad camps: synthetic slings, which flex and conform to a load, and metal slings, built for raw durability in the harshest conditions. Within those camps, five core types cover nearly every application: nylon, polyester, plasma®, wire rope, and chain. A few designs, like the eye and eye sling and the endless sling , are available in both nylon and polyester, so the construction style isn't locked to a single material either. Whatever the lift, every sling we carry is built from top-quality materials, USA-made where it counts, so you're never choosing between the right sling and the right quality. Synthetic Slings Synthetic slings trade the rigidity of metal for flexibility, lighter weight, and, in many cases, better protection for the load itself. Nylon Nylon slings are dense and strong, but pliable enough to conform around the object they're lifting, which makes nylon the material of choice for delicate or finished equipment. That same pliability comes with stretch: nylon gives about 6-8% at length, enough to rule it out for some applications. It also absorbs liquids readily, so acid exposure can weaken the webbing over time. Every nylon sling uses industrial-grade webbing rated at 9,800 lbs. per inch, tagged with working load limits across hitch types. Polyester Polyester round slings share nylon's tough, web-like construction but stretch far less, about 3%, making polyester the pick when strength matters more than give. It also holds up where nylon can't, standing up to bleaching agents and acids without losing strength. A color-coded jacket ties directly to weight rating for easy at-a-glance safety checks, and a sewn-in tag carries the manufacturer's size, type, and capacity details. High Performance Roundslings