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What are the different types of lifting slings and their uses

Lifting slings are one of the most commonly used forms of lifting equipment and an essential method for the effective and secure completion of lifts. Like several other forms of lifting equipment, lifting slings may be used for growing capability, and providing added support for larger loads.Our duplex slings are made from high-grade double thickness webbing. They are finished with becket eyes and strengthened during the lifting to protect the eye from injury. They offer lightness and suppleness, thus eliminating the risk of sling or load injury.

 

Duplex webbing slings can easily be modified to lift difficult shapes or a host of different shaped objects. They have a high level of flexibility and are simple to put around materials you intended to lift. Duplex slings can be used in many various configurations for lifting.An EWL round sling is a versatile, convenient, and cost-effective way to lift a variety of cargo. EWL Polyester round slings are made from a continuous loop of polyester yarn and are covered with resilient polyester that is colour-coded by it’s lifting capacity.Endless lifting slings are among the most efficient on the market. They can be continuously rotated to have an endless number of contact points from which to raise the load.

 

Endless lifting slings and straps can be used with chokers, basket hitches and vertical hitches.Some of our ultralift round slings are made of Dyneema, which is the strongest fibre in the world. Over the last decade, Ultralift Round Slings have become an important lifting tool for specialized and heavy lifting operations. In more demanding areas, the material has demonstrated to be a perfect replacement for steel wire ropes and chains.Round Slings are endless yarn strings, lined with a knit tubular jacket. Our range of round slings can lift between 1 and 30 tonnes anywhere, so obviously, the round sling is a better choice if you have to lift a load greater than 6 tonnes.

 

All load-bearing polyester yarns in the round slings are fitted with a protective polyester sleeve, ensuring product longevity and protection when heavy loads are lifted.Lifting slings are used for a variety of applications. Both professionally and occupationally. Here are a few examples of how our lifting slings can be used.Webbing slings and lifting slings are often used by mountain climbers, they are also recommended by the British Mountaineering Council. By placing the slings around rocks or trees or to thread holes, climbers can secure themselves while ascending. Should a longer link be needed, then a longer webbing sling can be used.Lifting slings are often used for lifting boats out of the water safely. This Webbing Slings vs. Round Slings is often a requirement if you need to store your boat out of the water or docking it. Special slings are available if this is what you are looking to do.