The end of a single wire rope is bent back along the
wire rope to form the eye. Strands are hand-tucked into
the body of the rope in what is called a tapered and
concealed splice. The splice makes a sling that can
be easily pulled through narrow spaces because there
are no rough ends to snag on loads.
Slings with wire rope bodies larger than 1-1/2"
diameter are made only with burnt end spices in which
the ends of strands are left exposed and then cut off
with a torch. These ends may also be cut shorter and
served for smoothness. Either method has the same rated
capacity, size for size.
WARNING: Hand-spliced slings should not be used in
lifts where the sling may rotate and cause the wire
rope to unlay.
All capacities in tons of 2,000
lbs. All eye and fitting dimensions in inches.
* Rated Capacities Basket Hitch based on D/d Ratio of
15.
Rated Capacities based on pin diameter no larger than
natural eye width or less than the nominal sling diameter.
Rated Capacities based on design factor of 5.
Horizontal sling angles of less than 30º shall
not be used.
** Working Load Limit, based on standard carbon fittings
unless noted otherwise.
*** See Choker Hitch Rated Capacity Adjustment on.
Single
Part Body Mechanically Spliced Wire Rope Slings
Eyes are typically formed using
a flemish eye splice. The ends are secured by pressing
a metal sleeve over the ends of the strands of the splice.
Pull follows a direct line along the center of the rope
and eye. Single part body mechanical splice slings have
a higher rated capacity than hand-spliced slings.
All
capacities in tons of 2,000 lbs. All eye and fitting
dimensions in inches.
* Rated Capacities Basket Hitch based on D/d Ratio
of 15.
Rated Capacities based on pin diameter no larger than
natural eye width or less than the nominal sling diameter.
Rated Capacities based on design factor of 5.
Horizontal sling angles of less than 30º shall
not be used.
** Working Load Limit, based on standard carbon fittings
unless noted otherwise.
*** See Choker Hitch Rated Capacity Adjustment.
Two and multi-legged bridles.
Two-legged bridles, whether used as chokers
or with hooks or other end attachments, are affected
by rigging angles. Note the reduction in rated capacity
as leg angles are reduced.
Multi-legged bridles - with two, three
or four straight legs - are offered with plain eyes,
thinble eyes, open sockets, closed sockets, shackles
or turnbuckles.
Rated capacities shown for multi-leg slings
are for slings that have all legs the same length
and all legs are equally sharing the load being lifted.
For other conditions, contact our Fabricated
Products Engineering Department.
All capacities in tons
of 2,000 lbs. All eye and fitting dimensions in inches.
* Rated Capacities Basket Hitch based on D/d Ratio
of 25.
Rated Capacities based on pin diameter no larger than
natural eye width or less than the nominal sling diameter.
Rated Capacities based on design factor of 5.
Horizontal sling angles of less than 30º shall
not be used.
** Working Load Limit, based on standard carbon fittings
unless noted otherwise.
*** See Choker Hitch Rated Capacity Adjustment.
All capacities in tons of 2,000
lbs. All eye and fitting dimensions in inches.
* Rated Capacities Basket Hitch based on D/d Ratio
of 25.
Rated Capacities based on pin diameter no larger
than natural eye width or less than the nominal
sling diameter.
Rated Capacities based on design factor of 5.
Horizontal sling angles of less than 30º shall
not be used.
** Working Load Limit, based on standard carbon
fittings unless noted otherwise.
All capacities in tons of 2,000
lbs. All eye and fitting dimensions in inches.
* Rated Capacities Basket Hitch based on D/d Ratio
of 25.
Rated Capacities based on pin diameter no larger
than natural eye width or less than the nominal
sling diameter.
Rated Capacities based on design factor of 5.
Horizontal sling angles of less than 30º shall
not be used.
** Working Load Limit, based on standard carbon
fittings unless noted otherwise.
