Wire Rope Sling

HANDBOOK

CONTENTS
WIRE ROPE SLING SELEcTION Rated capacities, design factors and D/d ratios .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 How wire rope slings are used .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Sound lif ting practices.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 -5 Calculating the load of basket hitches and bridles .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 WIRE ROPE SLING USE AND CARE Riggers 10-step checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Inspection and removal criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 WIRE ROPE SLING PRODucTS Single part bodies .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 11 3-part body .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12- 14 6-part body .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 8-part body .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 9-part body .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Grommets .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 - 19 Socket assemblies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 23 Eyes, hooks and thimbles .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Ordering Information.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

INSIDE ThIS wIRE ROPE SLING hANDBOOK, YOuLL FIND INFORMATION YOu NEED TO KNOw
Choosing the right sling for your lift. Understanding the basics of selecting a sling for your lifting operations is vital for your efficiency and productivity. The wire rope sling products you need. We offer a full line of proven wire rope slings, including single-part body, multi-part body, SuperFlex braided slings, grommets and socket assemblies. Proper wire rope sling use and care. Do you want to extend the service life of your wire rope sling? We tell you how, plus how to correctly inspect your slings.

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The rated capacity of a sling and what it means to you

D/d RATIOS When a sling is rigged as a basket, the diameter of the bend where the sling contacts the load can affect the slings lifting capacity.

he rated capacity of a sling varies depending upon the type of sling, the size of the sling, and the type of hitch. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

factors that affect the overall strength of the sling, including: > Splicing efficiency. > Design factor (5 is standard). > Number of parts of rope in the sling. > Type of hitch (straight pull, choker hitch or basket hitch). > Diameter around which the body of the sling is bent (D/d ratio).

How much the lifting capacity is affected can be calculated by dividing the diameter of the bend where the rope contacts the load (represented by D) by the diameter of the rope or the component rope diameter in a multipart sling (represented by d). For example, if the diameter of the bend (D) is 10 and the component rope diameter (d) is 1/2, the D/d Ratio is 10 1/2 or 20.

(ASME) requires that all wire rope slings be tagged with the name or trademark of the manufacturer, the rated capacity for specific configurations and the diameter or size of the sling. Under no circumstances shall a slings rated capacity be exceeded. The user should maintain this identification so that it is legible during the life of the sling. All persons using the sling should read the tag and understand the information on it. The rated capacity of a wire rope sling is based upon the Minimum Breaking Force (MBF) of the wire rope used in the sling and other

> Number of legs. > Diameter of the pin (or hook) over which the eye of the sling is rigged. > Angle at which the sling is used. > Hook or other end attachment rated capacity. DESIGN FAcTOR The rated capacities for wire rope slings are based on a design factor of 5 per ASME B30.9. The design factor and other factors are used to calculate the rated capacities. Design factors have been established that allow the sling to give efficient service to the user.

APPLY STANDARD D/d RATIOS TO DETERMINE EFFIcIENcY OF VARIOuS SLING cONSTRucTIONS Mechanically-spliced, single-part slings Hand-spliced, single-part slings Braided multi-part slings of 6 parts Braided multi-part slings of 8 parts Helically laid multi-part slings Hand-tucked grommets and mechanically joined grommets 25 times rope diameter 15 times rope diameter 25 times component rope diameter 25 times component rope diameter 25 times component rope diameter 5 times sling body diameter

When D/d ratios smaller than those shown above (or those shown in the footnotes below Rated Capacity Tables) are used, the rated capacity of the sling must be decreased.

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How wire rope slings are used

HITchES How wire rope slings are configured to lift a load is called a hitch. Most lifts use one of three basic hitches. VERtIcAL EYE AND EYE HItch If one eye of the sling is attached to the lifting hook and the other eye is attached to the load, this is called a vertical eye and eye, or straight, hitch. A tagline should be used to prevent load rotation that may damage the sling. When two or more slings are attached to the same lifting hook, the total hitch becomes, in effect, a lifting bridle and the load is distributed equally among the individual slings. Slings used at an angle have a lower rated capacity than one used vertically. ChOKER HItch In the choker hitch, one eye of the sling is attached to the lifting hook, while the sling itself is drawn through the other eye. The load is placed inside the choke that is created while the sling is drawn tight over the load through the eye. Choker hitches reduce the lifting capability of a sling since the wire rope components ability to adjust during the lift is affected. You should only use a choker hitch when the load will not be seriously damaged by the sling body,
REDucTION IN EFFIcIENcY OF wIRE ROPE whEN BENT OVER PINS OF VARIOuS SIZES
BASKET HITch

or the sling damaged by the load, and when the lift requires the sling to hug the load. Never choke a load so that any part of one eye or splice is in the part of the sling that passes through the other eye to form the choke. Two notes of caution: Always pull a choker hitch tight before the lift is made. It should never be pulled down during the lift. Also, never use only one choker hitch to lift a load that could shift or slide out of the choke. BAsKEt HItch A basket hitch is formed when both eyes of the sling are placed on the lifting hook, thereby forming a circular basket of the sling. This type of hitch distributes the load equally between the two legs of the sling, within limitations. LIFtINg BRIDLEs When you attach two or more slings to the same lifting hook, or are connected to a link rigged onto the hook, the total hitch becomes a lifting bridle, distributing the load among the individual slings. When using two or more slings as a lifting bridle, remember that the sling angle affects the slings rated capacities. Also, the location of the lifts center of gravity will affect the load on each sling leg.

VERTIcAL HITch

chOKER HITch

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Sound lifting practices

here are four primary factors to take into consideration when lifting a load.

location of the center of gravity is also necessary to determine sling loadings. If the load has small diameter corners, protective blocking or softeners must be used so that sling capacity isnt reduced. Also, if lifting a painted object or an object with a finished surface, padding or softeners may be needed between the sling and the load to protect the load. NuMBER OF LEGS AND ANGLE wITh ThE hORIZONTAL As the angle formed by the sling leg and the horizontal decreases, the rated capacity of the sling

They are: (1) the physical parameters of the load; (2) the number of legs and the angle they make with the horizontal; (3) the rated capacity of the sling; and (4) the condition of the sling. PhYSIcAL PARAMETERS OF ThE LOAD The size of the object to be lifted, and particularly the location of lifting points, will affect sling selection. The weight of the lift, while a critical component, is only a part of the information. The

Calculating the load of basket hitches and bridles

hen youre calculating the load of basket hitches and bridles, remember that as the horizontal angle of a sling decreases, the resultant load on each leg increases. The horizontal angle of bridles with three or more legs is measured the same way as horizontal sling angles of two-legged hitches. If a bridle is designed with different leg lengths, it may result in different horizontal angles. The load on each leg must be calculated based on the position of the slings and the location of the lifts center of gravity. ADJuSTING ThE RATED cAPAcITY OF A chOKER hITch Due to the body of the sling being used in the choke, there is a reduction in rated capacity. This is reflected in the choker rated capacity tables. Another reduction that must be considered is due to the angle of the choke (not the angle of the leg of the sling). 4
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If the load is hanging free, the normal choke angle is approximately 135 degrees. When lifting and turning a load using a choker hitch, it is not uncommon to have a severe bend at the choke. When a choker hitch is used at an angle of less than 120 degrees, you must reduce the hitchs rated capacity as shown in the chart at right. You always must adjust the rated capacity of the wire rope sling whenever you use a choker hitch to shift, turn or control a load, or when the pull is against the choke in a multi-leg lift. As always, if more than one sling is used and the legs are not vertical, a further reduction in rated capacity must be made for the sling angle. Warning: Choker hitches at angles greater than 135 degrees are not recommended since they are unstable. Extreme care should be taken to determine the angle of choke as accurately as possible.

LOAD FAcTOR GuIDELINES Leg Load angle factor 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 1.000 1.003 1.015 1.035 1.064 1.103 1.154 1.220 1.305 1.414 1.555 1.743 2.000

cAPAcITY DEcREASES wITh ANGLE Angle Rated of choke Capacity in degrees Percent* Over 120 90-120 60- 89 30-59 0-29 100% 87% 74% 62% 49%

*Percent of slings rated capacity in a choker hitch.

also decreases. In other words, the smaller the angle between the sling leg and the horizontal, the greater the load on the sling leg. The minimum angle allowed is 30 degrees. RATED cAPAcITY The rated capacity of a sling must never be exceeded. The rated capacity is based both on sling fabrication components (minimum breaking force of rope used, splicing efficiency, number of parts of rope in sling and number of sling legs) and sling application components (angle of legs, type of hitch, D/d ratios, etc.) If you are using one wire rope sling in a vertical hitch, you can utilize the full rated lifting capacity of the sling, but you must not exceed that lifting capacity. If you are using two wire rope slings in a vertical hitch (called a 2-legged bridle hitch) in a straight lift, the load on each leg increases as the angle between the leg and the horizontal plane decreases. Whenever you lift a load with the legs of a sling at an angle, you can calculate the actual load per leg by using the following three-step formula.

ThREE-STEP FORMuLA FOR cALcuLATING LOAD PER SLING LEG These calculations assume that the center of gravity is equal distance from all of the lifting points, and the sling angles are the same. If not, more complicated engineering calculations are needed. 1. Divide the weight of your total load by the number of legs you are using. This gives you the load per leg if the lift were being made with all legs lifting vertically. 2. Measure the angle between the legs of the sling and the horizontal plane. 3. Multiply the load per leg that you calculated in step 1 by the load factor for the leg angle you are using. Use the Load factor guidelines table on the next page to determine the load factor. The result is the actual load on each leg of the sling for this lift and angle. The actual load must never exceed the slings vertical rated capacity. Warning: Slings shall not be used with horizontal angles less than 30. CONDITION OF SLING Each sling must be inspected daily. If the sling does not pass inspection (See Page 9), do not use.

EXAMPLES OF hOw TO cALcuLATE SLING LEG LOADS 1. Total load is 1,000 lbs. divided by two legs 500 lbs. load per leg if vertical lift. 2. Horizontal sling angle is 60 degrees. 3. Multiply 500 lbs. by 1.154 load factor (from table) = 577 lbs. actual load per leg. 1. Total load is 1,000 lbs. divided by two legs 500 lbs. load per leg if vertical lift. 2. Horizontal sling angle is 45 degrees. 3. Multiply 500 lbs. by 1.414 load factor (from table) = 707 lbs. actual load per leg. 1. Total load is 1,000 lbs. divided by two legs 500 lbs. load per leg if vertical lift.

2. Horizontal sling angle is 30 degrees. 3. Multiply 500 lbs. by 2 load factor (from table) = 1000 lbs. actual load per leg.

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Riggers 10-step checklist

INSPEcT YOuR EQuIPMENT, wIRE ROPE, wIRE ROPE SLINGS AND ASSEMBLIES REGuLARLY > Inspection should be performed by a person with special training or practical experience.

1. WEIGh AND MEASuRE Before you lift, be sure you know exactly how much weight youre moving, how far you have to move it and how high you must lift it. Make sure the loads weight is within the rated capacity of the sling, including consideration of sling leg angles and loads physical parameters. 2. USE ThE RIGhT hITch Decide how to connect your load to the lifting hook and how to attach the sling to the load. 3. ChOOSE ThE RIGhT SLING Each load is different. Be sure to calculate the proper rated capacity for the angles and hitch involved as well as the right type and style for the job. If D/d ratios are smaller than those indicated, the slings rated capacity must be reduced. Choose a sling with the proper end attachments or eye protection as well as attaching hardware. Pad all corners in contact with the sling to minimize damage to the sling. 4. INSPEcT ThE SLING Check the sling closely to be sure it is in good condition and able to make the lift. Follow all the appropriate OSHA guidelines and ASME regulations. You cannot change the length of a sling. If a different length is needed, get a sling of the required length. 5. RIG uP, NOT DOwN Always attach the sling to the load first, then attach it to the hook.

6. BALANcE ThE LOAD Always place the eye or link in the base (bowl) of the hook to prevent point loading on the hook. In a basket hitch, always balance the load to prevent slippage. The slings legs should contain or support the load from the sides above the center of gravity when using a basket hitch. Be certain that the slings are long enough so that the rated capacity is adequate when you consider the angle of the legs. 7. TEST ThE RIGGING Before you make the lift, tug lightly on the rigging to be certain that blocking, sling and load protection are in place, then lift slightly off the ground and re-check the lift. 8. STAND cLEAR AND LIFT To prevent injury, move away from the areas between the sling and load and between the sling and the crane hook or hoist hook. Let the lifting device and rigging work for you. Avoid the temptation to use your muscles to prevent swinging or movement. Use a tagline or tether. Be sure to keep clear of the suspended load. 9. AVOID ShOcK LOADING Lift slowly with a steady application or power. Dont make sudden starts or stops, either in lifting or swinging the load. 10. RETuRN TO STORAGE After youre done with your lift, inspect the sling for possible damage. If damaged and not usable, destroy the sling immediately. Otherwise, return it to your sling storage rack until your next lift.

NEED MORE INFORMATION? > When it comes to using wire rope slings and assemblies, knowledge is your most important tool. We know this guide cant answer every question you have about wire rope slings and assemblies. If you have more informational needs, contact your Union distributor or district sales manager.

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Inspection and removal criteria for wire rope slings

Before using slings, inspect them to be sure they meet the requirements for that application. HOw OFTEN TO INSPEcT Both AMSE Standard B30.9 and OSHA require that wire ropes receive two types of inspections: 1. A DAILY vIsuAL INsPEctION The person handling the sling must do this each day and should check for major damage or deterioration that would weaken the sling and for obvious signs such as broken wires, kinks, crushing, broken attachments and severe corrosion. 2. ADDItIONAL INsPEctIONs At REguLAR INtERvALs These are based on frequency of sling use, severity of service conditions, the nature of the lifts and prior experience based on service life of slings used in similar circumstances. A designated person who has a working knowledge of wire rope must conduct these inspections. Inspection shall be made at least annually and shall include a record of the inspection or of apparent conditions to provide the basis for a continuing evaluation. Inspection shall be conducted on the entire length of the sling, including splices, end attachments and fittings. HOw TO INSPEcT The following procedures are offered as a guide for conducting inspections: 1. Place the sling in a position that enables the inspector to access and see every part of the sling. 2. Clean off all dirt and grease with a wire brush or rags to reveal wires and fittings. 3. Examine the entire length of the sling thoroughly, especially the parts showing the most wear. 4. Pay special attention to fittings and end attachments and areas of the sling next to these fittings. 5. Find the most worn or damaged section of the sling and carefully check it against removal criteria. 6. Label or identify all slings youve inspected. 7. Keep records of all inspections, including dates and conditions of slings. 8. Immediately destroy all slings youve rejected. 9. Store slings you want to reuse in a safe place away from damaging weather, heat and dirt. WhEN TO REPLAcE YOuR wIRE ROPE SLING According to ASME B30.9, you must remove a wire rope sling from service immediately if any of the following conditions are present: 1. RAtED CAPAcItY TAg Missing or illegible sling identification tag. 2. BROKEN wIREs For single part body slings and strand laid grommets: 5 broken wires in one strand in one rope lay or 10 broken wires in all strands in one rope lay. For cable-laid, cable-laid grommets and multi-part slings, use the following guidelines.
ALLOwABLE BROKEN wIRES Cable-laid grommet 20 per lay Less than 8 -part braid 20 per braid 8-part braid or more 40 per braid

3. MEtAL LOss Wear or scraping of one-third the original diameter of the outside individual wires. 4. DIstORtION Such as kinking, crushing or birdcaging. Look closely for wires or strands that may have been pushed out of their original positions in the rope. 5. HEAt DAmAgE Any metallic discoloration or loss of internal lubricant caused by heat exposure. 6. DAmAgED END AttAchmENts Cracked, bent or broken fittings. Also, any evidence that eye splices have slipped, or tucked strands have moved. 7. BENt hOOKs No more than 15 percent over the normal throat openings (measured at the narrowest point) or twisting exceeding 10 degrees is permitted. 8. MEtAL cORROsION Severe corrosion of the rope or end attachments that has caused pitting or binding of wires. Light rusting doesnt normally affect a slings strength. HOw TO DISPOSE OF A REJEcTED wIRE ROPE SLING Once the inspector has determined a sling is no longer usable, he should tag it immediately, Do Not Use. The sling should then be destroyed as soon as possible by cutting the eye and fittings from the rope. This will prevent accidental reuse of the sling.

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Single part body, hand-spliced wire rope slings

he 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 splices 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.

HAND-SPLIcED EYE

The tapered and concealed splice utilizes tension in the rope body to secure strands where they are tucked back into the rope. It doesnt require a metal sleeve to assure rm anchoring. When tapered and concealed, the ends of strands are tucked inward and then concealed inside the rope.

110 FC & IWRC

RATED CAPACITY Tons* Basket Hitch E-E Eye E-HT Dimensions Thimble WLL** Tons E-EH Hook

Rope Choker Dia. Hitch (in.) Vert. *** 60 45 30 A B A B 1/4 5/16 3/8 6 X 19 XIP 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 0.54 0.83 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.5 3.1 4.3 5.7 0.42 0.66 0.94 1.3 1.6 2.1 2.6 3.7 5.0 6.4 8.1 9.9 12 14 16 19 25 31 38 1.1 1.7 2.4 3.2 4.0 5.0 6.2 8.6 11 15 19 23 27 32 38 44 56 70 86 0.94 1.4 2.0 2.7 3.5 4.4 5.3 7.4 9.8 13 16 20 24 28 33 38 49 61 74 0.77 1.2 1.7 2.2 2.9 3.6 4.4 6.1 8.0 10 13 16 19 23 27 31 40 50 61 0.54 0.83 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.5 3.1 4.3 5.7 7.4 9.3 11 14 16 19 22 28 35 43 2.0 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 18 20

R 3.34 3.81 4.14 4.69 4.69 5.77 7.37 7.37 9.07

4 0.88 1.63 3/4 0.89 5 1.06 1.88 1 0.91 6 1.13 2.13 1-1/2 1.00 7 1.25 2.38 8 1.50 2.75 9 1.50 2.75 2 2 3 1.09 1.09 1.36

10 1.75 3.25 5 1.61 12 2.00 3.75 5 1.61 14 2.25 4.25 7-1/2 2.08

1 7.4 1-1/8 9.3 1-1/4 11 6 X 36 XIP 1-3/8 14 1-1/2 16 1-5/8 19 1-3/4 22 2 28 2-1/4 35 2-1/2 43

16 2.50 4.50 7-1/2 2.08 9.07 18 2.88 5.13 10 2.27 10.08 20 2.88 5.13 15 3.02 12.53 22 3.50 6.25 15 3.02 12.53 24 3.50 6.25 15 3.02 12.53 26 4.00 8.00 AH-22 3.02 12.53 28 4.50 9.00 AH-30 3.25 14.06 32 6.00 12.00 AH-37 3.00 18.19 36 7.00 14.00 AH-45 3.38 20.12 40 AH-45 3.38 20.12

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 30 shall not be used. ** Working Load Limit, based on standard carbon fittingsunless noted otherwise. *** See Choker Hitch Rated Capacity Adjustment.

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Single part body, mechanically-spliced wire rope slings

yes 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 handspliced slings.

FLEMISh EYE SPLIcE

In the standard emish eye mechanical splice, wire rope is separated into two parts:three adjacent strands to one part and three adjacent strands along with the core to the other part. The two parts are then re-laid back in opposite directions to form an eye and ends are secured with a pressed metal sleeve.

115 IWRC
RATED CAPACITY Tons* Basket Hitch E-E Eye E-HT Dimensions Thimble WLL** Tons E-EH Hook

Rope Choker Dia. Hitch (in.) Vert. *** 60 45 30 A B A B 1/4 5/16 3/8 6 X 19 XIP 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 6 X 36 XIP 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-5/8 1-3/4 2 2-1/4 2-1/2 2-3/4 3 0.65 1.0 1.4 1.9 2.5 3.2 3.9 5.6 7.6 9.8 12 15 18 21 24 28 37 44 54 65 77 0.48 0.74 1.1 1.4 1.9 2.4 2.9 4.1 5.6 7.2 9.1 11 13 16 18 21 28 35 42 51 60 79 101 1.3 2.0 2.9 3.9 5.1 6.4 1.1 1.7 2.5 3.4 4.4 5.5 0.91 1.4 2.0 2.7 3.6 4.5 5.5 7.9 11 14 17 21 25 30 35 40 52 63 77 92 108 144 183 0.65 1.0 1.4 1.9 2.5 3.2 3.9 5.6 7.6 9.8 12 15 18 21 24 28 37 44 54 65 77 102 130 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5

R 3.34 3.81 4.14 4.69 5.77 7.37

4 0.88 1.63 3/4 0.89 5 1.06 1.88 1 0.91 6 1.13 2.13 1-1/2 1.00 7 1.25 2.38 8 1.50 2.75 9 1.50 2.75 2 3 5 1.09 1.36 1.61

7.8 6.8 11 9.7 15 13 20 24 30 36 42 49 57 73 89 109 130 153 203 260 17 21 26 31 37 42 49 63 77 94 113 133 176 224

5.0 10 1.75 3.25 5 1.61 7.37 6.0 12 2.00 3.75 7-1/2 2.08 9.07 7.0 14 2.25 4.25 10 2.27 10.08 8.0 16 2.50 4.50 9.0 18 2.88 5.13 10.0 20 2.88 5.13 11 12 13 14 16 18 20 22 24 28 32 10 15 15 2.27 10.08 3.02 12.53 3.02 12.53

22 3.50 6.25 AH-22 3.02 12.53 24 3.50 6.25 AH-22 3.02 12.53 26 4.00 8.00 AH-30 3.25 14.06 28 4.50 9.00 AH-37 3.00 18.19 32 6.00 12.00 AH-45 3.38 20.12 36 7.00 14.00 AH-60 4.12 23.72 40 44 48 56 64

3-1/2 102 4 130

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 less than 30 shall not be used. ** Working Load Limit, based on standard carbon fittings unless noted otherwise. *** See Choker Hitch Rated Capacity Adjustment on Page 7.
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Single part body, mechanically-spliced wire rope slings

TwO- AND MuLTI-LEGGED BRIDLES TwO-LEggED bRIDLEs Whether used as chokers or with hooks or other end attachments, they 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, they are offered with plain eyes, thimble 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 WireCo WorldGroup.

125-HT-EH IWRC
RATED CAPACITY Tons* Alloy Oblong Link WLL** Tons Hook Rope Dia. (in.) 60 45 30 D L W 1/4 5/16 3/8 6 X 19 XIP 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 6 X 36 XIP 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-5/8 1-3/4 2 1.1 1.7 2.5 3.4 4.4 5.5 6.8 9.7 13 17 21 26 31 37 42 49 63 0.91 1.4 2.0 2.7 3.6 4.5 5.5 7.9 11 14 17 21 25 30 35 40 52 0.65 1.0 1.4 1.9 2.5 3.2 3.9 5.6 7.6 9.8 12 15 18 21 24 28 37 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.75 0.75 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.25

E 0.89 0.91 1.00 1.09 1.36 1.61

R 3.34 3.81 4.14 4.69 5.77 7.37

5.00 2.50 3/4 5.00 2.50 1 5.00 2.50 1-1/2 5.50 2.75 5.50 2.75 7.00 3.50 2 3 5

7.00 3.50 5 7.00 3.50 7-1/2 8.75 4.38 10 10 15 15

1.61 7.37 2.08 9.07 2.27 10.08 2.27 10.08 3.02 12.53 3.02 12.53 3.02 12.53 3.02 12.53 3.25 14.06 3.00 18.19 3.38 20.12

1.50 10.50 5.25 1.50 10.50 5.25 1.75 12.00 6.00

1.75 12.00 6.00 AH-22 2.00 14.00 7.00 AH-22 2.00 14.00 7.00 AH-30 2.25 16.00 8.00 AH-37 2.50 16.00 8.00 AH-45

All capacities in tons of 2000 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 30 shall not be used. ** Working Load Limit, based on standard carbon fittings unless noted otherwise.

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135-HT-EH
RATED CAPACITY Tons* Alloy Pear Link Hook WLL** Tons Rope Dia. (in.) 60 45 30 A B C D 1/4 5/16 3/8 6 X 19 XIP 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 6 X 36 XIP 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-5/8 1-3/4 1.7 2.6 3.7 5.0 6.6 8.3 10 15 20 26 31 38 46 55 63 74 1.4 2.1 3.0 4.1 5.4 6.8 8.3 12 16 21 26 31 38 45 52 60 0.97 1.5 2.2 2.9 3.8 4.8 5.9 8.4 11 15 18 22 27 32 37 42 1.50 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.00 2.25 2.50 3.25 3.50 3.50 4.00 4.50 3.00 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.00 4.50 4.50 4.50 5.25 3/4 3/4 7/8

R 3.34 3.81 4.14 4.69 5.77 7.37

3/4 0.89 1 0.91 1-1/2 1.00 2 3 5 1.09 1.36 1.61

6.00 1 6.00 1 6.50 1-1/8

5.00 7.50 1-1/4 5 1.61 7.37 6.50 9.75 1-5/8 7-1/2 2.08 9.07 7.00 10.50 1-3/4 10 2.27 10.08 7.00 10.50 1-3/4 8.00 12.00 2 9.00 13.50 2-1/4 10 15 15 2.27 10.08 3.02 12.53 3.02 12.53

5.00 10.00 15.00 2-1/2 AH-22 3.02 12.53 5.00 10.00 15.00 2-1/2 AH-22 3.02 12.53 5.50 11.00 16.50 2-3/4 AH-30 3.25 14.06 5.50 11.00 16.50 2-3/4 AH-37 3.00 18.19

145-HT-EH
RATED CAPACITY Tons* Alloy Pear Link Hook WLL** Tons Rope Dia. (in.) 60 45 30 A B C D 1/4 5/16 3/8 6 X 19 XIP 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-1/2 2.2 3.5 5.0 6.7 8.8 11 14 19 26 34 42 51 62 73 1.8 2.8 4.1 5.5 7.1 9.0 11 16 21 28 34 42 50 60 1.3 2.0 2.9 3.9 5.1 6.4 7.8 11 15 20 24 30 36 42 1.50 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.50 3.50 3.00 4.50 3.00 4.50 3.50 5.25 3/4 3/4 7/8

R 3.34 3.81 4.14 4.69 5.77 7.37

3/4 0.89 1 0.91 1-1/2 1.00 2 3 5 1.09 1.36 1.61

4.00 6.00 1 5.00 7.50 1-1/4 5.50 8.25 1-3/8

6.00 9.00 1-1/2 5 1.61 7.37 7.00 10.50 1-3/4 7-1/2 2.08 9.07 7.00 10.50 1-3/4 10 2.27 10.08 10 15 15 2.27 10.08 3.02 12.53 3.02 12.53

6 X 36 XIP

4.00 8.00 12.00 2 4.50 9.00 13.50 2-1/4 5.00 10.00 15.00 2-1/2 6.00 12.00 18.00 6.00 12.00 18.00 3 3

AH-22 3.02 12.53 AH-22 3.02 12.53

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 30 shall not be used. ** Working Load Limit, based on standard carbon fittings unless noted otherwise.

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Super-Flex slings
uPER-FLEX sLINgs are flexible and can snug up tightly around the load in choker hitches. SuperFlex slings also offer outstanding handling characteristics, particularly in the larger rated capacities. When loaded, stress distributes to all rope parts in the sling body due to the helical manner in which ropes are laid together. Braided slings are formed by continuously plaiting, or braiding, several ropes together to form the sling body and both eyes in a single fabrication operation. Ends of the individual ropes are usually hand-tucked or mechanically spliced into the component ropes of the body. The eyes are wrapped and given a rubberized coating. Braided slings are often selected when loads must either be turned or maneuvered since the sling design creates friction to grip loads. Four-, five- and seven-part Super-Flex slings with either mechanical or hand eye splices are available by special order. For further information, contact WireCo WorldGroup. MuLTI-PART BODY BRAIDED cONSTRucTION High flexibility is achieved by braiding, or plaiting, one or more wire ropes to form a fabric for the sling body. Component ropes run continuously through the body and eyes with ends handtucked into sling body or secured with pressed sleeves. The six-part sling is flat; the eight-part is round.

ThE ADVANTAGES OF SuPER-FLEX SLINGS > Flexible enough to snug up around the load, Super-Flex slings also handle the load well, particularly in the larger-rated capacities.

SuPER-FLEX hAND SPLIcE Each sling is hand-fabricated by laying together one or more ropes in a helical manner so component ropes run continuously through the eyes and sling body. The ends are then secured into the component rope with hand-tucked splices. SuPER-FLEX MEchANIcAL SPLIcE Three wire ropes are helically laid to form a three-part fabric, from which sling bodies of three or nine parts may be made by helically laying one or three parts of fabric together. Mechanical splices form the eyes that provide centerline pull along the sling body. There are the same number of rope parts in the sling eyes as in the body.

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Super-Flex multi-part body, single leg slings

310-315* FC
RATED CAPACIT Y Tons* Eye Dimensions Slip Thru Heavy Rope Thimble Thimble Dia. Sling Choker Basket (in.) Dia. Vert. Hitch Hitch A B ST HT #1/8 3/16 1/4 XIP FC 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-3/4 2 0.42 0.72 1.3 2.0 2.8 3.8 4.9 6.2 7.7 11 15 19 0.37 0.63 1.1 1.7 2.5 3.3 4.3 5.5 6.8 9.6 13 17 0.84 1.4 2.5 3.9 5.6 7.6 9.9 12 15 22 30 39 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 7-1/2 9 10 12 15 6 6 8 8 10 12 12 15 18 20 24 30 W-2 W-2 W-3 W-4 W-4 W-5 W-5 W-6 W-6 W-7 W-9 W-9 5/16 7/16 9/16 3/4 7/8 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-7/8 2 310 315

310-315* IWRC
RATED CAPACIT Y Tons* Eye Dimensions Slip Thru Heavy Rope Thimble Thimble Dia. Sling Choker Basket (in.) Dia. Vert. Hitch Hitch A B ST HT #1/8 3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-5/8 1-3/4 1-7/8 2 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-3/4 2 2-1/4 2-1/2 2-3/4 3 3-1/4 3-1/2 3-5/8 4 0.42 0.8 1.4 2.2 3.2 4.3 5.6 7.1 8.7 12 17 22 27 34 40 48 55 64 73 83 0.37 0.71 1.2 1.9 2.8 3.7 4.9 6.2 7.6 11 15 19 24 29 35 42 49 56 64 73 0.84 1.6 2.9 4.4 6.3 8.6 11 14 17 25 33 43 55 67 81 96 111 129 146 166 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 7-1/2 9 10 12 15 16 16 20 22 22 24 24 28 6 6 8 8 10 12 12 15 18 20 24 30 W-2 W-2 W-3 W-4 W-4 W-5 W-5 W-6 W-6 W-7 W-9 W-9 5/16 7/16 9/16 3/4 7/8 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-7/8 2

XIP IWRC

32 32 40 44 44 48 48 56

*315 assemblies 1 and larger have single sleeve on component rope. ** Rated Capacities Basket Hitch based on D/d ratio of 25 times the component rope diameter. # Made with 7x19 GAC component rope. 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 30 shall not be used. All capacities in tons of 2,000 lbs. All eye and fitting dimensions in inches.

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Super-Flex multi-part body,

320-325* FC
RATED CAPACIT Y Tons*

double leg slings

Alloy Oblong Links Slip Thru Heavy Thimble Thimble ST - W-2 W-2 W-3 W-4 W-4 W-5 W-5 W-6 W-6 W-7 W-9 W-9 HT 5/16 7/16 9/16 3/4 7/8 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-7/8 2

Rope Dia. Sling (in.) Dia. Vert. 60 45 30 D L W #3/32 #1/8 #3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 0.42 0.84 1.8 2.5 3.9 5.6 0.36 0.73 1.5 2.2 3.4 4.9 6.6 8.6 11 13 19 26 33 0.30 0.59 1.2 1.8 2.8 4.0 5.4 7.0 8.8 11 16 21 27 0.21 0.42 0.88 1.3 2.0 2.8 3.8 4.9 6.2 7.7 11 15 19 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8 3/4 1 1 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-3/4 1-3/4 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 5.50 7.00 7.00 8.75 8.75 10.50 12.00 12.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 3.00 2.75 3.50 3.50 4.38 4.38 5.25 6.00 6.00

XIP FC

7/8 7.6 1 9.9 1-1/8 12 1-1/4 15 1-1/2 22 1-3/4 30 2 39

320-325* IWRC
RATED CAPACIT Y Tons* Alloy Oblong Links Slip Thru Heavy Thimble Thimble ST - W-2 W-2 W-3 W-4 W-4 W-5 W-5 W-6 W-6 W-7 W-9 W-9 HT 5/16 7/16 9/16 3/4 7/8 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-7/8 2 Rope Dia. Sling (in.) Dia. Vert. 60 45 30 D L W #3/32 #1/8 #3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 3/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 0.42 0.84 1.8 2.9 4.4 6.3 0.36 0.73 1.5 2.5 3.8 5.5 7.4 9.7 12 15 21 29 38 0.30 0.59 1.2 2.0 3.1 4.5 6.1 7.9 10 12 17 24 31 0.21 0.42 0.88 1.4 2.2 3.2 4.3 5.6 7.1 8.7 12 17 22 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8 7/8 1 1 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-3/4 2 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 6.38 7.00 7.00 8.75 8.75 10.50 12.00 14.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 3.00 3.75 3.50 3.50 4.38 4.38 5.25 6.00 7.00

XIP IWRC

7/8 8.6 1 11 1-1/8 14 1-1/4 17 1-1/2 25 1-3/4 33 2 43

* 325 assemblies 1 and larger have single sleeve on component rope. # Made with 7x19 GAC component rope. 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 less than 30 shall not be used. All capacities in tons of 2,000 lbs. All eye and fitting dimensions in inches.

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Super-Flex 6-part body, round braided slings

615 sIX-part Flat braIdEd slINg
RATED CAPACITY Tons* Eye Dimensions Slip Thru Heavy Rope Thimble Thimble Dia. Width Thickness Choker Basket (in.) of Body of Body Vertical Hitch Hitch A B ST HT #3/32 7/16 #1/8 9/16 3/16 13/16 1/4 3/8 1/2 0.42 0.84 1.6 2.9 4.4 6.3 0.37 0.74 1.4 2.5 3.9 5.5 7.5 9.8 12 15 22 29 38 0.84 1.7 3.2 5.7 8.9 13 17 22 28 35 49 67 87 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 16 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 28 32 W-2 W-2 W-3 W-4 W-4 W-5 W-5 W-6 W-6 W-7 W-8 W-9 W-10 1/4 5/16 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-5/8 2 -

XIP IWRC

1/4 1-1/8 11/16 5/16 1-3/8 7/8 3/8 1-11/16 1 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 2 2-1/4 2-1/2

1-3/16 8.6 1-5/16 11 1-1/2 14

2-13/16 1-11/16 17 3-3/8 2 25 4 2-5/16 33 4-1/2 2-11/16 43

# Made with 7x19 GAC component rope. * Rated Capacities Basket Hitch based on D/d ratio of 25 times the component rope diameter. ** See Choker Hitch Rated Capacity Adjustment on Page 7. 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 less than 30 shall not be used. All capacities in tons of 2,000 lbs. All eye and fitting dimensions in inches.

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Super-Flex 8-part body, round braided slings

815 EIght-part rOUNd braIdEd slINg
RATED CAPACITY Tons* Eye Dimensions Slip Thru Heavy Rope Thimble Thimble Dia. Sling Choker Basket (in.) Diameter Vertical Hitch Hitch A B ST HT #3/32 7/16 #1/8 9/16 3/16 13/16 1/4 1-1/8 5/16 1-3/8 3/8 1-11/16 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 2 2-1/4 2-1/2 2-13/16 3-3/8 4 4-1/2 0.56 1.1 2.2 3.8 5.9 8.5 11 15 19 23 33 45 58 0.49 0.98 1.9 3.3 5.2 7.4 10 13 16 20 29 39 51 1.1 2.2 4.3 7.6 12 17 23 30 38 46 66 89 116 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 16 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 28 32 W-2 W-2 W-3 W-4 W-5 W-5 W-6 W-7 W-7 5/16 3/8 1/2 3/4 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-1/2

XIP IWRC

W-8 1-3/4 W-9 2 W-10 W-10 -

# Made with 7x19 GAC component rope. * Rated Capacities Basket Hitch based on D/d ratio of 25 times the component rope diameter. ** See Choker Hitch Rated Capacity Adjustment on Page 7. 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 less than 30 shall not be used. All capacities in tons of 2,000 lbs. All eye and fitting dimensions in inches.

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Super-Flex 9-part body, round braided slings

LARGE cAPAcITY 9-PART XIP wIRE ROPE SLINGS Flexibility and handling ease for rigging large lifts are the main benefits of the 9-PARt sLINgs. The 9-part sling is made by laying wire rope continuously through both eyes and the sling body. This results in a body formed with nine parts. The proven design provides internal adjustment to distribute the load among all nine parts of the sling body. Additionally, the construction makes it possible to more easily inspect all parts of the sling before and after each lift, which is important to remember if the sling is to be used many times.

Only two splices occur in the entire sling where the two rope ends are spliced at the eyes. A 9-part sling construction exhibits constructional stretch of approximately 1.5% on the first loading and a lesser amount thereafter. For this reason, lifts that use two or more legs should always be made with legs that have been subjected to the same past usage when such stretch may affect the lift. When a sling body must conform to a tight choke hitch or must bend in a tight radius, such as around a pin or post, a 9-part construction may be the most suitable since it can develop greater lifting capacity from a smaller component rope.

915 NINE-part wIrE rOpE slINg

XIP IWRC Comp. Rope Dia. (in.) RATED CAPACIT Y Tons* Basket Hitch & 2-Leg Bridles Eye Dimensions Weight

Sling Body Eye Eye Pounds Dia. Vert. Width Length per foot (in.) Vert. Choker Vert. 60 45 30 (in.) (in.) (approx.) 1 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-3/4 2 2-3/16 2-1/2 3 3-1/2 4 4-1/2 5 5-1/2 6 6-1/2 7 7-1/2 8 9 10 11 12 14 4.3 6.6 9.5 13 17 21 26 37 50 65 82 101 121 144 166 193 219 249 311 381 455 536 711 3.7 5.8 8.3 11 15 19 23 32 44 57 72 88 106 126 146 169 192 218 272 333 398 469 622 8.6 13 19 26 34 42 52 74 100 130 164 201 242 287 333 386 438 499 622 761 910 1071 1421 7.4 12 16 22 29 37 45 64 87 113 142 174 210 249 288 334 380 432 539 659 788 928 1231 6.1 9.4 13 18 24 30 37 52 71 92 116 142 171 203 235 273 310 353 440 538 643 757 1005 4.3 6.6 9.5 13 17 21 26 37 50 65 82 101 121 144 166 193 219 249 311 381 455 536 711 6 6 7-1/2 9 10 12 12 15 17 20 22 25 27 30 32 35 37 40 45 50 55 60 70 12 12 13 18 20 24 24 30 34 40 44 50 54 60 64 70 74 80 90 100 110 120 140 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 11 15 20 25 31 38 45 53 61 70 80 101 125 151 179 244

#1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8

1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-5/8 1-3/4 1-7/8 2 2-1/4 2-1/2 2-3/4 3 3-1/2

* Rated Capacities Basket Hitch based on D/d ratio of 25 times the component rope diameter. Rated Capacities based on pin diameter no larger than natural width or less than the nominal diameter. Rated Capacities based on design factor of 5. Horizontal sling angles of less than 30 shall not be used. ** See Choker Hitch Rated Capacity Adjustment on Page 7. All capacities in tons of 2,000 lbs. All eye and fitting dimensions in inches.

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Grommet wire rope slings

HAND-SPLIcE OR MEchANIcAL SPLIcE GROMMETS Grommets either have a wire rope body or a body made up of six strands which are laid helically around a strand core. Either a hand-splice or a mechanical splice then forms an endless sling body.

The minimum circumference of the sling is 96 times the grommets body diameter. Rope-laid grommets are also available.

210 StraNd laId haNd splIcE

RATED CAPACITY Tons* Basket Hitch and 2-Leg Bridle XIP Sling Body Dia. Vertical Choker Vertical 60 45 30 0.94 1.5 2.1 2.8 3.7 4.6 5.7 8.2 11 14 18 21 25 30 34 40 45 50 56 62 68 75 89 104 0.66 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.6 3.2 4.0 5.7 7.7 10 12 15 18 21 24 28 31 35 39 43 48 52 62 73 1.9 2.9 4.2 5.7 7.3 9.3 11 16 22 29 35 43 51 60 69 79 89 101 112 124 137 149 177 207 1.6 2.5 3.6 4.9 6.4 8.0 9.9 14 19 25 31 37 44 52 60 69 77 87 97 107 118 129 154 180 1.3 2.1 3.0 4.0 5.2 6.6 8.1 12 16 20 25 30 36 42 49 56 63 71 79 88 97 106 125 147 0.94 1.5 2.1 2.8 3.7 4.6 5.7 8.2 11 14 18 21 25 30 34 40 45 50 56 62 68 75 89 104

1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8

6 X 36 XIP & 6 X 19 XIP

1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-5/8 1-3/4 1-7/8 2 2-1/8 2-1/4 2-3/8 2-1/2 2-3/4 3

*Rated Capacities Basket Hitch and vertical lift based on D/d ratio of 5 when d = body diameter of the finished grommet. Rated Capacities based on pin diameter no smaller than 5 times the body diameter. Rated Capacities based on design factor of 5. Horizontal sling angles of less than 30 shall not be used. See Choker Hitch Rated Capacity Adjustment on Page 7. All capacities in tons of 2000 lbs. All diameter dimensions in inches.

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215/715 StraNd laId mEchaNIcal splIcE

RATED CAPACIT Y Tons* Basket Hitch and 2-Leg Bridle XIP Sling Body Dia. Vert. Choker Vert. 60 45 30 1.1 1.6 2.4 3.2 4.1 5.2 6.4 9.2 12 16 20 25 30 36 41 48 54 62 69 77 85 94 113 133 0.74 1.2 1.6 2.2 2.9 3.7 4.5 6.4 8.7 11 14 17 21 25 29 33 38 43 48 54 60 66 79 93 2.1 3.3 4.7 6.4 8.3 10 13 18 25 32 41 50 60 71 82 95 109 124 138 154 171 188 225 265 1.8 2.8 4.1 5.5 7.2 9.1 11 16 22 28 35 43 52 62 71 83 94 107 119 133 148 163 195 230 1.5 2.3 3.3 4.5 5.9 7.4 9.1 13 18 23 29 35 42 50 58 68 77 87 98 109 121 133 159 188 1.1 1.6 2.4 3.2 4.1 5.2 6.4 9.2 12 16 20 25 30 36 41 48 54 62 69 77 85 94 113 133

270 cablE laId haNd splIcE cONtINUOUs cONstrUctION

Sling Body Dia. 3/8 9/16 5/8 6 X 19 XIP & 6 X 36 XIP 3/4 15/16 1-1/8 1/4 5/16 3/8 1/8 3/16 7/32 RATED CAPACITY Tons* Basket Hitch and 2-Leg Bridle XIP Comp. Rope Dia. Vert. Choker Vert. 60 45 30 7 x 7 x 7 GalvaNiZed Aircraft Cable 1.6 3.5 4.5 1.1 2.4 3.1 3.2 6.9 9.0 2.8 6.0 7.8 2.3 4.9 6.4 1.6 3.5 4.5

1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 6 X 19 XIP & 6 X 36 XIP IWRC 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-5/8 1-3/4 1-7/8 2 2-1/8 2-1/4 2-3/8 2-1/2 2-3/4 3

7 x 6 x 19 & 7 x 6 x 36 XIP 5.6 8.7 12 17 21 27 33 46 62 79 98 119 3.6 5.6 8.0 11 14 17 21 30 40 51 64 77 11 17 25 33 43 53 66 92 123 158 196 237 9.7 15 21 29 37 46 57 80 107 137 170 205 7.9 12 17 23 30 38 46 65 87 112 138 168 5.6 8.7 12 17 21 27 33 46 62 79 98 119

1-5/16 7/16 1-1/2 1/2 1-11/16 9/16 1-7/8 2-1/4 2-5/8 3 3-3/8 3-3/4 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4

* Rated Capacities Basket Hitch and vertical lift based on D/d ratio of 5 when d = body diameter of the finished grommet. Rated Capacities based on pin diameter no smaller than 5 times the body diameter. Rated Capacities based on design factor of 5. Sling angles of less than 30 shall not be used. See Choker Hitch Rated Capacity Adjustment on Page 7. All capacities in tons of 2000 lbs. All diameter dimensions in inches.

* Rated Capacities Basket Hitch and vertical lift based on D/d ratio of 5 when d = body diameter of the finished grommet. Rated Capacities based on pin diameter no smaller than 5 times the body diameter. Rated Capacities based on design factor of 5. Sling angles of less than 30 shall not be used. See Choker Hitch Rated Capacity Adjustment on Page 7. All capacities in tons of 2000 lbs. All diameter dimensions in inches.

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Socket assemblies - custom fabricated

WIRE ROPE ASSEMBLIES wITh SwAGED AND SPELTER SOcKETS Boom pendants, guylines, raising lines, backstays, lifting bridles and more. Those are the uses of our wire rope assemblies, offered in both poured (spelter) sockets and mechanically swaged sockets. A Design Factor of five has been used to establish the rated capacities seen in the charts. When ordering your assemblies, please indicate your choice of end fittings on your purchase order by using the suffixes OS or CS after the model number. OS indicates your preference for an open socket fitting, while CS designates a closed fitting. Pins and cotters are supplied as standard on open fittings only. Assemblies may be specified without pins. All fittings will be assembled with the pin holes in the same plane unless your order specifies otherwise.

Both types of attachments develop 100% of the ropes minimum breaking force. SPELTER SOcKET Molten zinc is the standard socketing material, however, an epoxy socketing material can be specified. Both have the same Rated Capacity. Steel forgings are used on rope sizes 1/2 through 1-1/2 and cast steel fittings are used for larger sizes. Rope sizes larger than 4 are available on special order. The assembly lengths are measured from the centerline point of the pin for open sockets and the bearing point for closed sockets.

110 spEltEr sOcKEt

RATED CAPACITY IWRC In Tons Rope of 2000 lbs. Dia. XIP XXIP #1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 2.7 3.4 4.1 5.9 8.0 10 13 16 19 23 26 31 35 40 44 49 55 60 66 72 78 85 92 98 106 113 120 128 144 2.9 3.7 4.5 6.5 8.8 11 14 18 21 25 29 34 38 43 49 54 60 66 73 79 86 94 101 108 116 124 132 141 159

1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-5/8 1-3/4 1-7/8 2 2-1/8 2-1/4 2-3/8 2-1/2 2-5/8 2-3/4 2-7/8 3 3-1/8 3-1/4 3-3/8 3-1/2 3-5/8 3-3/4 4

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110 OpEN spEltEr sOcKEt

Rope Diameter CAST STEEL 7/16-1/2 9/16-5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4-1-3/8 1-1/2 1-5/8 1-3/4-1-7/8 2-2-1/8 2-1/4-2-3/8 2-1/2-2-5/8 2-3/4-2-7/8 3-3-1/8 3-1/4-3-3/8 3-1/2-3-5/8 3-3/4-4 C 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 3.00 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 5.25 5.75 6.25 6.75 7.50 D 1.00 1.19 1.38 1.63 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.50 3.75 4.25 4.75 5.00 5.25 5.50 6.00 7.00 F 0.56 0.69 0.81 0.94 1.13 1.25 1.50 1.63 1.75 2.00 2.25 J 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.50 8.50 L 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.62 5.00 6.00 6.50 7.00 9.00 M 1.88 2.25 2.62 3.13 3.75 4.12 4.75 5.38 5.75 6.50 7.00 CAST STEEL 7.75 8.50 9.00

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Rope Diameter 7/16-1/2 9/16-5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4-1-3/8 1-1/2 1-5/8 1-3/4-1-7/8 2-2-1/8 2-1/4-2-3/8 2-1/2-2-5/8 2-3/4-2-7/8 3-3-1/8 3-1/4-3-3/8 3-1/2-3-5/8 3-3/4-4 B 0.69 0.81 1.06 1.25 1.38 1.50 1.63 1.94 2.13 2.19 2.44 C 2.00 2.63 3.00 3.63 4.13 4.50 5.30 5.33 5.75 6.75 7.63 D 1.16 1.41 1.66 1.88 2.30 2.56 2.81 3.19 3.25 3.75 4.38 5.00 5.50 6.25 6.75 7.25 7.75 8.50 F 0.56 0.69 0.81 0.94 1.13 1.25 1.50 1.63 1.75 2.00 2.25 J 2.50 3.00 3.56 4.00 4.44 5.00 5.50 6.00 6.50 7.50 8.50 K 0.88 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 3.25 L 2.25 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 6.00 6.50 7.56 8.56

FORGED STEEL

2.50 9.00 10.00 2.88 9.75 10.75 3.12 11.00 11.00

FORGED STEEL

2.63 8.50 3.12 9.50 3.12 10.75 3.25 11.50 4.00 12.25 4.00 13.00 4.25 14.25

2.50 9.00 2.88 9.75 3.12 11.00 3.38 12.00 3.62 13.00 3.88 14.00 4.25 15.00

3.63 9.50 4.00 10.62 4.88 11.25 5.25 11.75 5.75 12.25 6.25 13.00 7.00 14.00

3.38 12.00 11.25 9.50 3.62 13.00 11.75 10.00 3.88 14.00 12.50 10.75 4.25 15.00 13.50 12.50

All dimensions in inches.

All dimensions in inches.

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Socket assemblies - custom fabricated

SwAGED SOcKET In mechanically swaged fittings, high pressure presses and precision dies cause the metal of the socket to flow around the wires and strands to result in the ultimate compactness and strength with minimum weight. The material is weldless, drop-forged steel. Normally, only regular lay rope is used in the swaged sockets. The swaged assemblies are interchangeable with poured sockets up through 2 rope diameters. Assembly length is measured from the centerline of pins for both open and closed swaged sockets.

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RATED CAPACIT Y In Tons Rope of 2000 lbs. Dia. XIP XXIP (in.) #1/2 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 0.68 1.1 1.5 2.0 2.7 3.4 4.1 5.9 8.0 10 13 16 19 23 31 40 49 60 0.74 1.2 1.7 2.2 2.9 3.7 4.5 6.5 8.8 11 14 18 21 25 34 43 54 66

1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-3/4 2 2-1/4 2-1/2

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115 OPEN sWAGED sOcKEt

Rope Dia. C D F N Pin 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-3/4 2 0.69 0.81 0.81 1.00 1.00 1.25 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 0.38 0.47 0.47 0.56 0.56 0.68 0.68 0.78 0.94 1.06 1.19 1.22 1.38 1.69 2.11 2.37 1.38 1.62 1.62 2.00 2.00 2.38 2.38 2.75 3.13 3.69 4.06 4.50 5.00 5.50 6.69 8.00 1.47 1.67 1.67 1.96 1.96 2.21 2.21 2.69 3.20 3.68 4.18 4.64 5.25 5.70 6.67 8.19 0.69 0.81 0.81 1.00 1.00 1.19 1.19 1.38 1.62 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.50 2.75 3.50 3.75 A s Max. After Swage Dia. 0.46 0.71 0.71 0.91 0.91 1.16 Ls Approx. After Swage Length 4.25 5.50 5.50 7.00 7.00 8.50

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Rope Dia. C D E 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-3/4 2 1.38 1.62 1.62 2.00 2.00 2.38 2.38 2.88 3.12 3.63 4.00 4.50 5.00 5.50 6.25 7.25 0.75 0.88 0.88 1.06 1.06 1.25 1.25 1.44 1.69 2.06 2.31 2.56 2.56 2.81 3.56 3.81 0.50 0.67 0.67 0.86 0.86 1.13 1.13 1.31 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.25 2.50 3.00 3.25 A s Max. After Swage Dia. 0.46 0.71 0.71 0.91 0.91 1.16 1.16 1.42 1.55 1.80 2.05 2.30 2.56 2.81 3.06 3.56 Ls Approx. After Swage Length 3.75 4.75 4.75 6.00 6.00 7.75 7.75 9.25 10.75 12.25 13.50 15.25 16.75 18.00 21.25 24.25

1.16 8.50 1.42 10.50 1.55 12.25 1.80 14.00 2.05 15.75 2.30 17.25 2.56 19.00 2.81 20.75 3.06 24.25 3.56 28.25

All dimensions in inches.

All dimensions in inches.

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Eyes, thimbles and hooks

E -E

E-HT

E-EH

HT-HT

HT-EH

ST- ST

CT-CT

OT- OT

E-E .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eye and eye E-HT.. . . . . . . . . . . . . Eye and heavy duty thimble E-EH .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eye and hook HT-HT .. . . . . . . . . Heavy duty thimble both ends

HT-EH .. . . Heavy duty thimble and standard hook ST-ST .. . . . . . . . . . . Slip-thru thimble both ends CT-CT .. . . . . . . . . . Crescent thimbles installed in standard eyes both ends OT-OT .. . . . . . . . . . . Slip-on thimbles both ends

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Ordering information
HOw TO ORDER All slings are fabricated to customer specications. Therefore, your purchase order should contain the following specic details. > Sling model number > Sling length as indicated on schematics alongside tables > Component rope diameter > Eye treatments > Any special fittings, such as sliding choker hooks > Any other special requirements Bridles will be fabricated with oblong alloy steel links unless otherwise specified To minimize the chance for error in transmitting orders, use the model numbers given for each sling type, followed by the letter codes in the illustrations for indicating eye or end treatments. For example, a type 110-ST-TH-HT choker would be a single-part, hand-spliced sling with a slip-through thimble (ST) in one eye, a sliding hook (TH) and a heavy-duty thimble (HT) in the other eye. Standard sling eye designations are as indicated on the drawings at left for both mechanically and hand-spliced slings. Other combinations or other types of hooks or fittings can be specified. The sling body length is the length of wire rope between splices, sleeves, or fittings. The standard minimum body length is ten times the sling body diameter. The standard minimum body length for multi-part slings between splices is equal to forty times the component rope diameter. Metal tags are available upon request.

Protect yourself

afety first: take special precautions. Before installing wire rope, wire rope slings or

assemblies in your applications, always read and follow the warning label attached to each product.

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WARRANTY
Any warranty, expressed or implied as to quality, performance or fitness for use of wire rope, wire rope slings or assembly products is always premised on the condition that the published strengths apply only to new, unused rope, slings or assemblies, that the mechanical equipment on which such products are used is properly designed and maintained, that such products are properly stored, handled, used and maintained, and properly inspected on a regular basis during the period of use. Seller shall not be liable under any circumstances for consequential or incidental damages or secondary charges including but not limited to personal injury, labor costs, a loss of profits resulting from the use of said products or from said products being incorporated in or becoming a component of any other product.

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