Wire Rope & Slings

WIRE ROPE AND SLING BASICS

Slings Information

Wire rope slings are both flexible and resistant to Wire Rope Construction
General

abrasion. These characteristics are determined by the

rope construction. Fewer wires result in larger diameter
wires, better abrasion resistance, and reduced flexibility.
More wires result in decreased wire diameter, reduced
abrasion resistance, increased flexibility, and kink
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resistance.

Wire rope products may be proof tested upon request. If

Round
Protection Slings

they contain swaged terminations and will be used as a

sling, they will be 100% proof tested.

The scale below shows the relative position of the sling

Sling

constructions shown in this catalog as they pertain to

abrasion resistance and flexibility.

EIPS = Extra Improved Plow Steel

Rope
Rope
Wire
Wire

d
FC = Fiber Core

le
ab
IWRC = Independent Wire Rope Core

C
rt
d

Pa
d
le

le

d
d

d
7-
ab

ai
ai

ai
ab

ai

ai
Br
Br

Br

Br

Br
rt

ex
rt

C
™
Pa

Pa
Slings
Chain

rt

rt
Fl
rt

rt
ex

rt

rt

rt
Pa

Pa
Pa

Pa
Pa

Pa

Pa
le

Fl
le

Z
E-
3-
ng

6-

8-
ng

3-

7-

8-
6
-Z
Si

19

19

19
Si

19

19
19

19
7E

19
7X
19

7X

6X
7X

7X
36

6X

6X

6X
7X
6X

6X

3X

6X

6X
7X

8X
3X

7X

8X
7X

Better
Hardware
Rigging

Abrasion Better
Resistance Flexibility
Total
Number
163 271 343 399 489 of Wires 798 931 978 1064 1141 1304
Slings
Mesh

WIRE ROPE SLINGS

Features and Benefits Environmental Considerations
Products Huggers

• Tuff-Tag™ for capacity and serial numbered

Load

• IWRC must not be used at temperatures above

identification for traceability and compliance with 400°F.
OSHA.
• FC must not be used at temperatures above
• Least expensive (per capacity), of all steel slings. 180°F.
Tow

• Use of IWRC EIPS rope gives 15% greater capacity • Fiber core ropes should not be subjected to
than IWRC IP (Improved Plow) ropes. degreasing solvents.
• Countless combinations of sling terminations: hooks,
Lift-All
Hoists

chokers, and thimbles are available to fit specific lift

requirements.
D/d - Basket Hitch Effect Effect of Shackle Pin or Crane Hook on Sling Eye
Rings
Hoist

Tests have shown that when a sling Damage to slings can occur if the
body is bent around a diameter, the wrong size pin or hook is used. The
strength of the sling is decreased. width of the hook should never exceed
Clamps
Plate

D/d ratio is the ratio of the diameter the natural inside width of the eye.
around which the sling is bent,
divided by the body diameter of the The eye dimension for each type
Devices
Lifting

sling. and size of the slings are shown in

The capacities in this catalog are based on the the capacity tables of this catalog. If
­minimum D/d ratios that appear below each of the your pin or hook is large, request an
capacity tables. For more severe bending conditions, oversized eye.
contact Lift-All for revised capacities.
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HOW TO ORDER WIRE ROPE SLINGS

Information Slings
Prior to sling selection and use, review and understand the General Information section in this catalog. We have

General
developed the following wire rope sling code system to help you in ordering these products.

Define rope diameter. 114 637 I EE X 12 Sling Length (ft.)

1-1/4" shown in example. Refer to drawings on

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following pages on
how to measure.

Round
Slings Protection
Leave blank for 6X19 IWRC Insert an "I" for Show end terminations or
EIPS construction. If other slings made using other combinations. See
'X'
rope is desired, enter 637 for import rope. Leave below or use the following:
a 6X37 construction, or EZ for blank for domestic

Sling
Eye & Eye – EE
cable laid rope. rope.
Bridles: 2-Leg – 2LB
3-Leg – 3LB
4-Leg – 4LB

Rope
Rope
Wire
Wire
Endless – EN
Braids: 3-Part – 3PEE
6-Part – 6PEE
Note: Proof-testing with certification is 7-Part – 7PEE

Slings
Chain
available for all slings at an additional charge. 8-Part – 8PEE

Standard Combinations Sliding Choker

Hardware


Rigging
Eye & Eye (E/E)

Thimble & Crescent Thimble (T/CT)

Slings
Mesh
Eye & Thimble (E/T)

Huggers Products
Thimble & Slip-Thru Thimble (T/ST)

Load
Eye & Hook (E/TH)

Crescent Thimble & Hook (CT/TH) Eye & Thimble

Tow
(E/T/SCH)

Eye & Crescent Thimble (E/CT)

Lift-All
Crescent Thimble & (CT/CT)

Hoists
Crescent Thimble

Eye & Slip-Thru Thimble (E/ST)

Rings
Hoist

Slip-Thru Thimble & Hook (ST/TH)

Thimble & Thimble (T/T)

Clamps
Plate

Slip-Thru Thimble & Slip-Thru Thimble (ST/ST)

Thimble & Hook (T/TH) Eye & Eye
(E/E/SCH)
Devices
Lifting

Tolerances and Minimum Lengths Wire Rope Class

Refer to tables for tolerances and minimum lengths. Standard rope classes are shown for each type and size
Stretch of sling in the charts. Specific rope constructions are
Approximately 1% at rated capacity. available upon request.

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PERMALOC™ WIRE ROPE SLINGS
Lift-All Permaloc slings are made using the Flemish Eye splice technique
Slings Information
General

to form the eyes. Unlike the simple return loop method that places 100% of
its strength on the swaged sleeve, Permaloc slings have reserve strength
should the sleeve become damaged in use.
Features and Benefits
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Maintains all the basic Lift-All wire rope sling features plus...
Promotes Safety Saves Money
Flemish Eye splice technique
• Reserve strength: Integrity of eyes • When specified, thimble eyes
Round
Protection Slings

not solely dependent upon steel protect wire rope from wear for
sleeves. increased life.
• IWRC resists crushing better than • Good abrasion resistance for
Sling

FC ropes. longer life.

Length
Rope
Rope
Wire

Tag Attachment
Wire

IWRC (Independent Wire Rope Core) Fiber core available at reduced capacities
EIPS IWRC
Slings
Chain

Rated Capacity* (tons)

Hardware
Rigging

Crescent Slip Thru Sliding

Wire Standard Thimbled Eye Thimble Thimble Choker
Rope Rope Min. Eye Size Eye Size Hook Eye Size Eye Size Hook
1

Dia. Vertical Sling WXL WXL Cap. WXL WXL **

Class (in.) Vertical Choker Basket Length (in.) (in.) (tons) (in.) (in.) (in.)
Slings
Mesh

1/4 .65 .48 1.3 1'-6" 2X4 0.88 X 1.63 1 2X4 2.13 X 4.13 3/8
5/16 1.0 .74 2.0 1'-9" 2.5 X 5 1.06 X 1.88 1 2X4 2.50 X 4.13 3/8
3/8 1.4 1.1 2.9 2'-0" 1.13 X 2.13 1.5 2X4 2.50 X 4.13 3/8
Products Huggers

3X6
Load

6X19 EIPS IWRC

7/16 1.9 1.4 3.9 2'-3" 3.5 X 7 1.25 X 2.25 2 2X5 2.38 X 4.38 1/2
1/2 2.5 1.9 5.1 2'-6" 4X8 1.5 X 2.75 3 2.25 X 6 2.38 X 4.38 1/2**
9/16 3.2 2.4 6.4 2'-9" 4.5 X 9 1.5 X 2.75 4.5 2.25 X 7 2.38 X 4.38 5/8
Tow

5/8 3.9 2.9 7.8 3'-0" 5 X 10 1.75 X 3.25 4.5 2.75 X 7 3.38 X 6.63 5/8**
3/4 5.6 4.1 11 3'-6" 6 X 12 2 X 3.75 7 3.25 X 8.5 3.38 X 6.63 3/4**
7/8 7.6 5.6 15 4'-0" 7 X 14 2.25 X 4.25 11 4.5 X 10 3.75 X 7.13 7/8
Lift-All
Hoists

1 9.8 7.2 20 4'-6" 8 X 16 2 X 4.5 11 4.5 X 11.5 3.75 X 7.13 1

1-1/8 12 9.1 24 5'-0" 9 X 18 2.88 X 5.13 15 4.88 X 13 4.38 X 8.38 1-1/8
1-1/4 15 11 30 5'-6" 10 X 20 3.5 X 6.5 15 5.5 X 14.5 4.38 X 8.38 1-1/4
6X37 EIPS IWRC
Rings

1-3/8
Hoist

18 13 36 6'-0" 11 X 22 3.5 X 6.25 22 6 X 16 5 X 9.5 1-3/8

1-1/2 21 16 42 7'-0" 12 X 24 3.5 X 6.25 22 6 X 17.5 5 X 9.5 1-1/2**
1-3/4 28 21 57 8'-0" 14 X 28 4.5 X 9 30 7 X 20 6.75 X 11.75 –
Clamps

2 28 9'-0" 16 X 32 6 X 12 7.X 23.5 8 X 14.5 −

Plate

37 73 37
2-1/4 44 35 89 10'-0" 18 X 36 7 X 14 45 8.5 X 26 8 X 15.5 −
2-1/2 54 42 109 11'-0" 20 X 40 − − 8.5 X 29.5 − −
Devices

1
Minimum sling length when using standard eyes. ** See sliding choker hook capacities in Hardware section when using these hooks.
Lifting

Note: Larger diameter slings available. Basket ratings are based on a minimum D/d of 25.
Length Tolerances (Single Part Wire Rope Slings): Standard length tolerance is plus or minus two rope diameters, OR plus or minus 0.5% of the sling length,
whichever is greater.

* WARNING
Do not exceed rated capacities. Sling capacity decreases as the angle from horizontal decreases. Slings should not be used
at angles of less than 30°. Refer to the Effect of Angle chart in the General Information section of this catalog.

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PERMALOC™ BRIDLE SLINGS
Features and Benefits

Information Slings
General
Maintains all the basic Lift-All wire rope sling ­features
plus... • Thimble eyes protect wire rope from wear for
increased life.
• Bridles provide better load control and
balance. • Reduces load damage by using fixed points on

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load.
• Independent wire rope core resists crushing.
• Easier rigging provided when hooking into fixed lifting
• Alloy steel hardware assures long life. points.

Round
Slings Protection
2-Leg Bridle 3-Leg Bridle 4-Leg Bridle
Bridle Slings
(With Single Part Body)

Sling
6X19

Rope
Rope
Wire
Wire
6X37

Slings
Chain
Rated Capacity* (tons) Rated Capacity* (tons) Rated Capacity* (tons)

Hardware
Rigging
Oblong Oblong Oblong
Eye Link Link Link
Rope 1
Min. Hook Stock Stock Stock
Dia. Sling Cap. Dia. Dia. Dia.
(in.) Length (tons) 60° 45° 30° (in.) 60° 45° 30° (in.) 60° 45° 30° (in.)

Slings
Mesh
1/4 1'-3" 1 1.1 .91 .65 1/2 1.7 1.4 .97 1/2 2.2 1.8 1.3 1/2
5/16 1'-6" 1 1.7 1.4 1.0 1/2 2.6 2.1 1.5 1/2 3.5 2.8 2.0 3/4

Huggers Products
3/8 1'-8" 1-1/2 2.5 2.0 1.4 1/2 3.7 3.0 2.2 3/4 5.0 4.1 2.9 3/4

Load
6X19 EIPS IWRC

7/16 1'-10" 2 3.4 2.7 1.9 3/4 5.0 4.1 2.9 3/4 6.7 5.5 3.9 1
1/2 2'-0" 3 4.4 3.6 2.5 3/4 6.6 5.4 3.8 1 8.8 7.1 5.1 1
9/16 2'-2" 4-1/2 5.5 4.5 3.2 3/4 8.3 6.8 4.8 1 11 9.0 6.4 1-1/4

Tow
5/8 2'-4" 4-1/2 6.8 5.5 3.9 1 10 8.3 5.9 1-1/4 14 11 7.8 1-1/2
3/4 2'-9" 7 9.7 7.9 5.6 1-1/4 15 12 8.4 1-1/2 19 16 11 1-3/4
7/8 3'-3" 11 13 11 7.6 1-1/4 20 16 11 1-1/2 26 21 15 2

Lift-All
Hoists
1 3'-6" 11 17 14 9.8 1-1/2 26 21 15 1-3/4 34 28 20 2-1/4
1-1/8 4'-0" 15 21 17 12 1-1/2 31 26 18 1-3/4 42 34 24 2-3/4
1-1/4 4'-6" 15 26 21 15 1-3/4 38 31 22 2 51 42 30 2-3/4
6X37 EIPS IWRC

Rings
Hoist

1-3/8 5'-0" 22 31 25 18 1-3/4 46 38 27 2-1/4 - - - -

1-1/2 5'-6" 22 37 30 21 2 55 45 32 2-1/4 - - - -
1-3/4 6'-6" 30 49 40 28 2-1/4 - - - - - - - -
Clamps
Plate

2 8'-0" 37 63 52 37 2-3/4 - - - - - - - -
1
Minimum length based on thimbled eye and eye. Other fittings and latches are available upon request.
Length Tolerances (Single Part Wire Rope Slings): Standard length tolerance is plus or minus two rope diameters, OR plus or minus 0.5% of the sling length,
whichever is greater. The legs of bridle slings, or matched slings are normally held to within one rope diameter.
Devices
Lifting

Import hooks with latches standard on import rope bridles. Domestic hooks with optional latches are standard on domestic rope bridles.

* WARNING
Do not exceed rated capacities. Sling capacity decreases as the angle from horizontal decreases. Slings should not be used
at angles of less than 30°. Refer to the Effect of Angle chart in the General Information section of this catalog.

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ENDLESS SLINGS
Slings Information
General

Made from one 6X19 or 6X37 EIPS IWRC wire rope, mechanically joined with steel sleeves.
Achieves higher capacities at a lower cost.
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Protection Slings

6X19 6X37
Sling

Features and Benefits

Maintains all the basic Lift-All wire rope sling features plus...
Rope
Rope
Wire
Wire

Promotes Safety Saves Time

• Load stability and balance can be achieved • More flexible than eye slings of comparable
by ­spreading sling legs in a basket or choker strength.
Slings
Chain

hitch. • Ideal for turning loads.

Saves Money
Hardware

• Wear points can be shifted to extend sling life.

Rigging

• The most versatile style of sling - fewer slings to

inventory. WARNING
Do not lift with hook in splice area
Slings
Mesh

as sling damage may occur.

Endless – Mechanical Splice

Products Huggers
Load

Rated Capacity* (tons)

Splice
Rope Minimum Length
Tow

Dia. Vertical Sling A

(in.) Vertical Choker Basket Length (in.)
1/4 1.0 .71 2.0 3'-0" 8
Lift-All
Hoists

5/16 1.6 1.1 3.1 3'-0" 8

3/8 2.3 1.6 4.5 3'-0" 8
7/16 3.1 2.1 6.1 6'-0" 10
1/2 3.9 2.8 7.9 6'-0" 10
Order length by circumference
Rings
Hoist

9/16 5.0 3.5 10 6'-0" 10

Notes:
5/8 6.1 4.3 12 6'-0" 10
3/4 8.8 6.2 18 8'-0" 16
1. Three sleeves used on 3/4" diameter and larger.
Clamps
Plate

7/8 12 8.3 24 8'-0" 18 2. Vertical and basket ratings are based on a minimum
D/d of 5.
1 15 11 31 8'-0" 20
Do not lift with hook in splice area as sling damage may occur.
Devices
Lifting

* WARNING
Do not exceed rated capacities. Sling capacity decreases as the angle from horizontal decreases. Slings should not be
used at angles of less than 30°. Refer to the Effect of Angle chart in the General Information section of this catalog.

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E-Z FLEX™ CABLE LAID SLINGS

Information Slings
General
E-Z Flex slings are made from a machine laid rope Standard Combinations
that consists of seven individual, galvanized ropes.

Features and Benefits

Eye & Eye (E/E)

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Maintains all the basic Lift-All wire rope sling
features plus...
Eye & Thimble (E/T)

Round
Slings Protection
Saves Money
• Superior flexibility - resists damage from
Eye & Hook (E/TH)
kinking.

Sling
• Galvanized coating for corrosion resistance and
longer life.
Eye & Crescent Thimble(E/CT)

Rope
Rope
Wire
Wire
Eye & Slip-Thru Thimble (E/ST)

Slings
Chain
Slip-Thru Thimble & Hook (ST/TH)
7X7X7 7X7X19

Hardware
Rigging
Length
Slip-Thru Thimble & Slip-Thru Thimble (ST/ST)

Slings
Mesh
Thimble & Thimble (T/T)

Huggers Products
Load
Rated Capacity* (tons)

Crescent Slip Thru

Tow
Standard Thimbled Eye Thimble Thimble Sliding
Rope **Min. Eye Size Eye Size Hook Eye Size Eye Size Choker
Diameter Vertical Sling (in.) (in.) Cap. (in.) (in.) Hook
(in.) Vertical Choker Basket Length WXL WXL (tons) WXL WXL (in.)

Lift-All
Hoists
1/4 .50 .34 1.0 1'-6" 2X4 .88 X 1.63 1 2X4 2.13 X 4.13 3/8
7X7X7

3/8 1.1 .74 2.2 2'-0" 3X6 1.13 X 2.125 1.5 2X4 2.13 X 4.13 3/8
1/2 1.9 1.3 3.7 2'-6" 4X8 1.5 X 2.75 2 2.25 X 6 2.38 X 4.38 1/2
5/8 2.8 1.9 5.5 3'-0" 5 X 10 1.75 X 3.25 2.75 X 7 3.38 X 6.63 5/8
Rings
Hoist
3
3/4 4.1 2.8 8.1 3'-6" 6 X 12 2 X 3.75 4.5 3.25 X 8.5 3.38 X 6.63 3/4
7/8 5.4 3.7 11 4'-0" 7 X 14 2.25 X 4.25 7 4.5 X 10 3.75 X 7.13 7/8
7X7X19

Clamps

1 6.9 4.7 14 4'-6" 8 X 16 2.5 X 4.5 7 4.5 X 11.5 3.75 X 7.13 1

Plate

1-1/8 8.3 5.8 17 5'-0" 9 X 18 2 .88 X 5.13 11 4.88 X 13 4.38 X 8.38 1-1/8
1-1/4 9.9 7.0 20 5'-6" 10 X 20 3.5 X 6.5 11 5.5 X 14.5 4.38 X 8.38 1-1/4
1-1/2 13 9.1 26 7'-0" 12 X 24 3.5 X 6.25 15 6 X 17.5 5 X 9.5 1-1/2
Devices
Lifting

**Minimum sling length when using standard eyes. Other fittings are available upon request.
Basket ratings are based on a minimum D/d of 10. Hooks with latches are standard on import assemblies; optional on domestic.

* WARNING
Do not exceed rated capacities. Sling capacity decreases as the angle from horizontal decreases. Slings should not be
used at angles of less than 30°. Refer to the Effect of Angle chart in the General Information section of this catalog.

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E-Z FLEX™ TWO LEG BRIDLE SLINGS
Slings Information
General

Features and Benefits

Maintains all the basic Lift-All wire rope sling features plus...
Web

Promotes Safety Saves Time

• Bridles provide better load control and • Easier rigging when hooking into fixed lifting
Round
Protection Slings

balance. points.
• Sliding choker hook speeds rigging of bundled
Saves Money materials.
• Excellent flexibility - resists damage from
Sling

kinking.
• Galvanized coating for corrosion resistance
and longer life.
WARNING
Rope
Rope
Wire

Do not lift with hook in splice area

Wire

• Alloy steel hardware assures long life.

as sling damage may occur.
Slings
Chain

E-Z FLEX 2-Leg Bridles

Eye Hook Choker
Hardware
Rigging
Slings
Mesh
Products Huggers
Load

Rated Capacity* (tons)

Oblong
Tow

Link Eye Sliding

Rope **Min. Stock Hook Choker
Dia. Sling Dia. Cap. Hook
(in.) 60° 45° 30° 60° 45° 30° Length (in.) (tons) (in.)
Lift-All
Hoists

1/4 .87 .71 .50 .60 .49 .34 1'-3" 1/2 1 3/8
7X7X7

3/8 1.9 1.5 1.1 1.3 1.0 .74 1'-8" 1/2 1-1/2 3/8
1/2 3.2 2.6 1.9 2.2 1.8 1.3 2'-0" 3/4 2 1/2
Rings

5/8 4.8 3.9 2.8 2.7 1.9 2'-4" 1 5/8

Hoist

3.3 3
3/4 7.0 5.8 4.1 4.8 3.9 2.8 2'-9" 1 4-1/2 3/4
7/8 9.4 7.6 5.4 6.4 5.2 3.7 3'-3" 1 7 7/8
7X7X19
Clamps

1 12 9.7 6.9 8.2 6.7 4.7 3'-6" 1 1-/4 7 1

Plate

1-1/8 14 12 8.3 10 8.2 5.8 4'-0" 1-1/2 11 1-1/8

1-1/4 17 14 9.9 12 9.8 7.0 4'-6" 1-1/2 11 1-1/4
1-1/2 22 18 13 15 13 9.1 5'-6" 2 15 1-1/2
Devices
Lifting

** Minimum length based on thimbled eye and eye hook.

* WARNING
Do not exceed rated capacities. Sling capacity decreases as the angle from horizontal decreases. Slings should not be
used at angles of less than 30°. Refer to the Effect of Angle chart in the General Information section of this catalog.

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E-Z FLEX™ ENDLESS SLINGS

Information Slings
General
Features and Benefits
Maintains all the basic Lift-All wire rope sling ­features plus...

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Promotes Safety
• Load stability and balance achieved by
­spreading sling legs in basket and choker

Round
Slings Protection
hitches.

Saves Money
• Wear points can be shifted to extend sling

Sling
life.
• Smaller rope diameter per capacity increases
­flexibility.

Rope
Rope
Wire
Wire
Order length by circumference
Saves Time
Note: Three sleeves used on 3/4" diameter and larger.
• Ideal for turning loads.

Slings
Chain
• More flexible than eye slings of comparable
strength.

Hardware
Rigging
E-Z FLEX Endless Slings
Rated Capacity* (tons)

Slings
Mesh
Huggers Products
Load
Splice
Rope Min. Length
Dia. Vertical Sling A

Tow
(in.) Vertical Choker Basket Length (in.)

1/4 .83 .54 1.7 2'-3" 10

Lift-All
3/8 1.8 1.2 3'-0" 10 Hoists
7X7X7

3.6
1/2 3.0 2.0 6.1 4'-0" 12
Rings
Hoist

5/8 4.6 3.0 9.1 5'-0" 12

3/4 6.7 4.3 13 6'-0" 18 WARNING
7X7X19

Clamps
Plate

Do not lift with hook

7/8 8.9 5.8 18 7'-0" 18 in splice area as sling
damage may occur.
1 11 7.3 23 8'-0" 20
Devices
Lifting

Vertical and Basket ratings are based on a minimum D/d of 5.

* WARNING
Do not exceed rated capacities. Sling capacity decreases as the angle from horizontal decreases. Slings should not be
used at angles of less than 30°. Refer to the Effect of Angle chart in the General Information section of this catalog.

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HIDDEN TUCK HAND SPLICED SLINGS
Slings Information
General

Features and Benefits

Maintains all the basic Lift-All wire rope sling features plus...
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Promotes Safety
• Hidden tuck buries wire ends to avoid snags and injuries.
Round
Protection Slings

Saves Time
• No steel sleeves to catch under load.
Note: Contact Customer Service for pricing and availability.
Sling
Rope
Rope
Wire
Wire
Slings
Chain
Hardware

Hidden Tuck Hand Spliced – Fiber Core

Rigging

EIPS FC
Rated Capacity* (tons)
Slings
Mesh

Standard
Products Huggers
Load

Eye
Rope Min. Size
Dia. Vertical Sling WxL
(in.) Vertical Choker Basket Length (in.)
Tow

1/4 .54 .42 1.1 2'-0" 3X6

5/16 .83 .66 1.7 2'-3" 3X6
Lift-All
Hoists

3/8 1.2 .94 2.4 2'-6" 3X6

6X19 EIPS FC

7/16 1.6 1.3 3.2 2'-9" 3.5 X 7

1/2 2.0 1.6 4.0 3'-0" 4X8
Rings
Hoist

9/16 2.5 2.1 5.0 3'-6" 4.5 X 9

5/8 3.1 2.6 6.2 4'-0" 5 X 10
Clamps

3/4 8.6 4'-6" 6 X 12

Plate

4.3 3.7
7/8 5.7 5.0 11 5'-6" 7 X 14
1 7.4 6.4 15 6'-0" 8 X 16
Devices
Lifting

Basket ratings are based on a minimum D/d of 15.

* WARNING
Do not exceed rated capacities. Sling capacity decreases as the angle from horizontal decreases. Slings should not be
used at angles of less than 30°. Refer to the Effect of Angle chart in the General Information section of this catalog.

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MULTI-PART CABLED SLINGS

Information Slings
3-Part Cabled

General
Constructed by hand cabling
one rope to form a 3-part body 3X7X19 3X6X19
with 2-part eyes.
3-Part Cabled

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Features and Benefits Rated Capacity* (tons)

Round
Slings Protection
Maintains all the basic Lift-All
wire rope sling features plus…
Crescent Slip-Thru
Saves Money Sling Standard Thimble Thimble

Sling
Component Body Min. Eye Eye Size Eye Size
• Good abrasion resistance Rope Dia. Vertical Sling WXL WXL WXL
­increases useful life of (in.) (in.) Vertical Choker Basket Length (in.) (in.) (in.)
sling. 3/16 3/8 1.2 .82 2.4 2'-0" 3X6 2X4 2.13 X 4.13
7X19 GAC

Rope
Rope
Wire
1/4 1/2 1.9 1.3 3.9 2'-6" 4X8 2.25 X 4 2.38 X 4.38

Wire
• Resists damage from
kinking. 5/16 5/8 3.0 2.1 6.0 3'-0" 5 X 10 2.75 X 5 3.38 X 6.63
3/8 3/4 4.3 2.9 8.6 3'-6" 6 X 12 3.25 X 6 3.38 X 6.63
Saves Time 7/16 7/8

Slings
5.8 4.0 12 4'-0" 7 X 14 4.5 X 9 3.75 X 7.13

Chain
6X19 EIPS IWRC

• Flexible and easy to 1/2 1 7.6 5.2 15 4'-6" 8 X 16 4.5 X 9 3.75 X 7.13
handle. 9/16 1-1/8 9.6 6.6 19 5'-0" 9 X 18 4.88 X 10 4.38 X 8.38

Hardware
• Small sleeve over 5/8 1-1/4 12 8.0 23 5'-6" 10 X 20 5.5 X 11 4.38 X 8.38

Rigging
component rope won't get 3/4 1-1/2 17 11 34 7'-0" 11 X 22 6 X 12 5 X 9.5
in the way. Basket ratings based on a minimum D/d of 10 (using sling body dia.).

Slings
Mesh
7-Part Cabled
Constructed by hand cabling

Huggers Products
one rope to form a 7-part 7X7X19 7X6X19

Load
body with 4-part eyes.
Features and Benefits 7-Part Cabled
Rated Capacity* (tons)

Tow
Maintains all the basic Lift-All
wire rope sling features plus...

Saves Money

Lift-All
Hoists
Crescent Slip-Thru
Component Sling Standard Thimble Thimble
• Resists damage from Rope Body Min. Eye Eye Size Eye Size
kinking. Dia. Dia. Vertical Sling WXL WXL WXL
(in.) (in.) Vertical Choker Basket Length (in.) (in.) (in.)
Rings
Hoist

Saves Time 1/8 3/8 1.3 .91 2.6 2'-0" 3X6 2X4 2.13 X 4.13
7X19 GAC

3/16 9/16 2.8 1.9 5.6 2'-6" 4X8 2.25 X 6 2.38 X 4.38
• Superior flexibility makes
sling easy to rig and 1/4 3/4 4.7 3.2 9.3 3'-0" 5 X 10 2.75 X 7 3.38 X 6.63
Clamps

5/16 15/16 6.5 4.5 13 3'-6" 6 X 12 3.25 X 8.50 3.75 X 7.13

Plate

use.
• Small sleeve over 3/8 1-1/8 9.6 6.6 19 4'-0" 7.5 X 15 4.50 X 10 3.75 X 7.13
component rope won't get 7/16 1-5/16 14 9.3 27 4'-6" 9 X 18 4.88 X 13 4.38 X 8.38
6X19

in the way.
Devices

1/2 1-1/2 18 12 35 5'-0" 10 X 20 5.50 X 14.50 4.38 X 8.38

Lifting

Basket ratings based on a minimum D/d of 10 (using sling body dia.). See first page of Wire Rope section.

* WARNING
Do not exceed rated capacities. Sling capacity decreases as the angle from horizontal decreases. Slings should not be used
at angles of less than 30°. Refer to the Effect of Angle chart in the General Information section of this catalog.

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 Wire Rope & Slings
MULTI-PART BRAIDED SLINGS
6-Part Flat Braid
Slings Information
General

Constructed by braiding one

rope to form a 6-part flat body 6X7X19 6X6X19
with web seized eyes. 6-Part Flat Braid
Web

Rated Capacity* (tons)

Features and Benefits
Maintains all the basic Lift-All
Round
Protection Slings

wire rope sling features plus... Crescent Slip-Thru

Component Sling Standard Thimble Thimble
Rope Body Min. Eye Eye Size Eye Size
Promotes Safety Dia. Dia. Vertical Sling WXL WXL WXL
(in.) (in.) Vertical Choker Basket Length (in.) (in.) (in.)
• Wide bearing surface
1/8 9/16 X 3/8 .84 1.7 2'-0" 2X4 2.13 X 4.13
Sling

­provides better load control

.74 3X6
7X19 GAC

3/16 13/16 X 1/2 1.8 1.5 3.5 3'-0" 4X8 2.25 X 7.0 2.38 X 4.38
and balance.
1/4 1-1/8 X 11/16 2.9 2.6 5.9 3'-6" 5 X 10 3.25 X 8.5 3.38 X 6.63
• Resists rotation, improving
load control. 5/16 1-3/8 X 7/8 4.1 3.6 8.2 4'-6" 6 X 12 4.5 X 11.5 3.38 X 6.63
Rope
Rope
Wire
Wire

3/8 1-11/16 X 1 6.0 5.3 12 5'-0" 7 X 14 4.88 X 13 3.75 X 7.13

Saves Money
7/16 2 X 1-3/16 8.6 7.5 17 6' 0" 8 X 16 6.0 X 16 3.75 X 7.13
6X19 EIPS IWRC

• Resists damage from 1/2 2-1/4 X 1-5/16 11 9.8 22 6' 6" 9 X 18 6.0 X 17.5 4.38 X 8.38
Slings
Chain

kinking.
9/16 2-1/2 X 1-1/2 14 12 28 7' 0" 10 X 20 7.0 X 20 4.38 X 8.38
• Reduces load damage. 5/8 2-13/16 X 1-11/16 17 15 35 8' 0" 11 X 22 7.0 X 23.5 5.0 X 9.50
3/4 3-3/8 X 2 25 22 49 9' 0" 12 X 24 8.5 X 26 6.75 X 11.75
Hardware

Saves Time
Rigging

Basket ratings based on a minimum D/d of 10 (using sling body dia.). See first page of Wire Rope
• Flexible - easy to rig. section.
Slings
Mesh

8-Part Round Braid

Constructed by braiding one 8X7X19 8X6X19
Products Huggers

rope to form an 8-part round

Load

body with 4-part web seized 8-Part Round Braid

eyes. Rated Capacity* (tons)

Features and Benefits

Tow

Maintains all the basic Lift-All Crescent Slip Thru

wire rope sling features plus... Component Sling Standard Thimble Thimble
Rope Body Min. Eye Eye Size Eye Size
Lift-All
Hoists

Promotes Safety Dia. Dia. Vertical Sling WxL WxL WxL

(in.) (in.) Vertical Choker Basket Length (in.) (in.) (in.)
• Resists rotation, for 1/8 9/16 1.1 1.0 2.2 2'-0" 3X6 2X4 2.13 X 4.13
improved load control.
7X19 GAC

3/16 13/16 2.4 2.1 3'-0" 4X8 2.25 X 6 2.38 X 4.38

Rings

4.7
Hoist

Saves Money 1/4 1-1/8 3.9 3.4 7.8 3'-6" 5 X 10 3.25 X 8 3.38 X 6.63
5/16 1-3/8 5.5 4.8 11 4'-6" 6 X 12 4.50 X 10 3.75 X 7.13
• The most kink-
3/8 1-1/16 8.1 7.1 16 5'-0" 7 X 14 4.63 X 12 3.75 X 7.13
Clamps

resistant wire rope sling

Plate

7/16 2 11 10 23 6' 0" 8 X 16 5.50 X 14 4.38 X 8.38

6X19 EIPS IWRC

available.
1/2 2-1/4 15 13 30 6' 6" 9 X 18 6.0 X 16 5.00 X 9.50
• Greater flexibility for
9/16 2-1/2 19 16 38 7' 0" 10 X 20 6.50 X 18 5.00 X 9.50
re­­duced load damage.
Devices
Lifting

5/8 2-13/16 23 20 46 8' 0" 11 X 22 7.0 X 20 6.75 X 11.75

Saves Time 3/4 3-3/8 33 29 66 9' 0" 12 X 24 8.0 X 24 8.00 X 14.50
• Flexible - easy to rig. Basket ratings based on a minimum D/d of 10 (using sling body dia.). See first page of Wire Rope
section.

* WARNING
Do not exceed rated capacities. Sling capacity decreases as the angle from horizontal decreases. Slings should not be
92 used at angles of less than 30°. Refer to the Effect of Angle chart in the General Information section of this catalog.
Wire Rope & Slings
BLACK WIRE ROPE SLINGS
An ideal solution for the Entertainment Industry

Information Slings
General
Rated Capacity

Web
(lbs.)
Vertical Basket
@90°

Round
Slings Protection
Wire
Diameter Part Number Description
38719BTTX18IN

Sling
38719BTTX2
38719BTTX30IN 3/8” T/T 7x19
38719BTTX3 Black Coated
3/8” 38719BTTX5 2,600 5,200

Rope
Rope
GAC Import

Wire
Wire
7X19

38719BTTX6 Wire Rope

38719BTTX10 Sling
38719BTTX15

Slings
38719BTTX25

Chain
38719BTTX30
38719BTTX50

Hardware
Rigging
12BGTTX18IN
12BGTTX2
12BGTTX30IN 1/2” T/T 6x19
12BGTTX3 Black Coated
12BGTTX5 Galvanized

Slings
Mesh
1/2” 12BGTTX6 IWRC 5,000 10,200
6X19

12BGTTX10 Permaloc™
12BGTTX15 Import Wire

Huggers Products
12BGTTX20 Rope Sling

Load
12BGTTX25
12BGTTX30
12BGTTX50

Tow
Features and Benefits

Lift-All
• Standard sizes available from 18" to 50’. Hoists
• Designed for entertainment stage rigging.
• Heat resistant for your most demanding suspension applications.
Rings
Hoist

• Black color conceals sling in the ceiling better than silver wire rope.
• A grey capacity tag with black lettering aids in the camouflage of the sling.
Clamps

• Heavy duty thimble / thimble configuration protects rope eyes from wear for
Plate

increased life.
• Available in 1/2” 6x19 black imported galvanized IWRC and 3/8” 7x19 black
import GAC.
Devices
Lifting

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 Wire Rope & Slings
SWAGED THREADED STUDS
Slings Information
General

• Choice of studs made of specially selected carbon steel or stainless steel.

• Custom OEM engineering available.

Straight Threaded Studs

Web

Nominal Dimensions (in.)

Rope Breaking After
Part Dia. Strength* Swage Approx. N.C.** N.F.
Round
Protection Slings

Number (in.) (tons) A B C D Thread Thread

STS-8 1/4 3.4 0.44 4.06 1.50 0.50 13 20
STS-10 5/16 5.3 0.56 5.25 1.88 0.63 11 18
Sling

STS-12 3/8 7.6 0.63 6.25 2.25 0.75 10 16

STS-14 7/16 10.2 0.75 7.31 2.63 0.88 9 14
STS-16 1/2 13.3 0.88 8.25 3.00 1.00 8 14
STS-18 9/16 16.8 1.00 9.25 3.38 1.13 12
Rope
Rope

7
Wire
Wire

STS-20 5/8 20.6 1.13 10.13 3.75 1.25 7 12

STS-24 3/4 29.4 1.25 12.81 4.50 1.50 6 12
STS-28 7/8 39.5 1.50 14.56 5.25 1.75 5 12
Slings
Chain

STS-32 1 51.7 1.75 16.25 6.00 2.00 4.5 12

STS-36 1-1/8 65.0 2.00 18.25 6.75 2.25 4.5 12
STS-40 1-1/4 79.9 2.25 20.25 7.50 2.50 12
Hardware

4
Rigging

* Nominal breaking strength based on 6X19 or 6X37 IWRC EIPS wire rope, with assembly used as a straight
tension member.
** N.C. - Coarse threads are standard.
Slings
Mesh

Turned Threaded Studs

Products Huggers
Load

Nominal Dimensions (in.)

Rope Breaking After
Part Dia. Strength* Swage Approx. N.C.** N.F.
Number (in.) (tons) A B C D Thread Thread
Tow

TTS-10 5/16 5.3 0.63 5.72 1.75 0.63 11 18

TTS-12 3/8 7.6 0.75 6.75 2.00 0.75 10 16
TTS-14 7/16 10.2 0.88 7.66 2.25 0.88 9 14
Lift-All
Hoists

TTS-16 1/2 13.3 1.00 8.56 2.50 1.00 8 14

TTS-18 9/16 16.8 1.13 9.63 2.75 1.13 7 12
TTS-20 5/8 20.6 1.25 10.66 3.13 1.25 7 12
TTS-24 3/4 29.4 1.50 12.69 3.75 1.50 12
Rings

6
Hoist

TTS-28 7/8 39.5 1.75 14.63 4.38 1.75 5 12

TTS-32 1 51.7 2.00 16.66 5.00 2.00 4.5 12
TTS-36 1-1/8 65.0 2.25 18.63 5.63 2.25 4.5 12
Clamps
Plate

TTS-40 1-1/4 79.9 2.50 20.66 6.25 2.50 4 12

TTS-44 1-3/8 96.0 2.75 22.53 6.88 2.75 4 12
TTS-48 1-1/2 114 3.00 24.50 7.50 3.00 4 12
Devices
Lifting

* Nominal breaking strength based on 6X19 or 6X37 IWRC EIPS wire rope, with assembly used as a straight
tension member.
** N.C. - Coarse threads are standard.

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Wire Rope & Slings
SWAGED SOCKET ASSEMBLIES

Information Slings
Features and Benefits

General
Promotes Safety
Rope Minimum Vertical
• Achieves 100% of nominal rope breaking strength. Diameter Pendant Capacity*
When any wire rope assembly is being used as (in.) Length (tons)
a sling, it shall then contain “sling” in the product

Web
1/4 11-0" 0.68
description. This designation becomes additionally
important whenever it contains swaged end hardware 5/16 1'-3" 1.1
as it must then be 100% proof tested. In accordance 3/8 1'-3" 1.5

Round
Slings Protection
with ASME B30.9, sling assemblies must also be 7/16 1'-8" 2.0
tagged with necessary ID information. 1/2 1'-8" 2.7
Saves Money 9/16 2'-0" 3.4

• Custom engineered assemblies are available for 5/8 2'-0" 4.1

Sling
specific rigging needs. 3/4 2'-5" 5.9
7/8 2'-10" 8.0
Open Swaged Sockets
1 3'-2" 10

Rope
Rope
Wire
Wire
1-1/8 3'-7" 13
1-1/4 4'-0" 16
* Values given apply to 6X19 or 6X37 IWRC EIPS rope when

Slings
Chain
pendants are used for slings. If used as boom suspension system
or other applications, contact Lift-All for ratings.

Hardware
Rigging
Open & Closed Swaged Sockets Closed Swaged Sockets

Slings
Mesh
Huggers Products
Load
Swage Socket Dimensions – Forged Steel
Open Socket Closed Socket

Tow
Rope
Dia. R O D Weight W K Weight

Lift-All
Hoists
(in.) (in.) (in.) (in.) (lbs.) (in.) (in.) (lbs.)
1/4 1.16 0.69 0.69 0.52 0.75 0.50 0.38
5/16 1.34 0.82 0.82 1.12 0.88 0.69 0.77
Rings
Hoist

3/8 1.34 0.82 0.82 1.25 0.88 0.69 0.72

7/16 1.50 1.00 1.00 2.08 1.06 0.88 1.42
1/2 1.50 1.00 1.00 2.08 1.06 0.88 1.35
Clamps

9/16 1.63 1.25 1.19 4.48 1.25 1.13 2.92

Plate

5/8 1.63 1.25 1.19 4.75 1.25 1.13 2.85

3/4 2.00 1.50 1.38 7.97 1.44 1.31 4.90
Devices
Lifting

7/8 2.38 1.75 1.63 11.30 1.69 1.50 6.63

1 2.75 2.00 2.00 17.80 2.06 1.75 10.30
1-1/8 3.13 2.25 2.25 27.50 2.31 2.00 14.50
1-1/4 3.50 2.50 2.50 35.75 2.56 2.25 20.75

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 Wire Rope & Slings
HOIST LINES AND STEEL BUTTONS
Slings Information
General

Hoist Line Cables Swaged Steel Buttons

Web

Lift-All hoist lines are made using 6X19 IWRC Swaged steel buttons are designed for use as
wire core rope for better resistance to abrasion end stops on drum winding equipment such as
Round
Protection Slings

and crushing. Available with carbon hooks for hoists and winches.
large throat openings, or alloy hooks for longer
life.
Sling

Features and Benefits

Promotes Safety
• Permaloc™ Flemish Eye splice for high
Rope
Rope
Wire
Wire

strength efficiency.
• Meets OSHA 1910.184 and ASME
B30.9.
Slings
Chain

Saves Money
• Heavy-duty thimble in eye extends useful
Hardware
Rigging

life. After Swage Dimensions

• Economical custom assemblies. Rope
A B
Saves Time Diameter
(approx.) (approx.)
Slings

(in.)
Mesh

• No assembly time - ready to install.

1/4 0.63 1.13
• Stainless steel latch keeps hook in proper
5/16 0.75 1.50
Products Huggers

place.
3/8 0.88 1.75
Load

7/16 1.00 2.00

1/2 1.13 2.38
9/16 1.25 2.63
Tow

5/8 1.38 2.88

Running lengths of cable
with thimbled eye ends available 3/4 1.50 3.50
Lift-All
Hoists

7/8 1.75 4.13

1 2.00 4.75
1-1/8 2.25 5.25
6X19 Class - Bright
Rings
Hoist

(Uncoated) 1-1/4 2.50 5.88

1-3/8 2.75 6.50
Diameter Break Strength
1-1/2 3.00 7.13
Clamps

(in.) IWRC
Plate

Non-standard buttons are available.

3/8 14,000-lbs.
7/16 19,000-lbs.
Devices
Lifting

1/2 25,000-lbs.
9/16 32,000-lbs.
5/8 39,000-lbs.

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Wire Rope & Slings
WIRE ROPE

Information Slings
General
6X19 and 6X37 Class Wire Rope

Round Web
Slings Protection
These high quality wire ropes are available in cut lengths or by the reels.

Sling
Wire Core Rotation Resistant Wire Rope
Extra Improved Plow Steel (EIPS) Rope
Approx. Nominal
Weight Breaking
Higher Capacities 19X7 Dia.

Rope
Rope
per Foot Strength

Wire
Wire
(in.)
(lbs.) (tons)
6X19 Class
3/8 0.25 6.15
Six strand ropes having 6X19 7/16 0.35 8.33

Slings
Chain
9 to 26 wires per strand 1/2 0.45 10.8
Better Abrasion Resistance
9/16 0.58 13.6
5/8 0.71 16.8

Hardware
6X37 Class

Rigging
3/4 1.02 24.0

Six strand ropes having 6X37 7/8 1.39 32.5

27 to 49 wires per strand 1 1.82 42.2
More Flexible

Slings
Mesh
1-1/8 2.30 53.1

Approx. Nominal
Rope The nominal breaking strength of wire rope should be
Weight Breaking
Diameter considered the straight line pull, which will ACTUALLY BREAK
per Foot Strength

Huggers Products
(in.) a new, UNUSED, rope (with both rope ends fixed to prevent

Load
(lbs.) (tons)
rotation). The nominal breaking strength of the rope should
1/4 0.12 3.40 NEVER BE USED AS ITS WORKING LOAD.
5/16 0.18 5.27 To determine the working load of a wire rope, the MINIMUM
3/8 0.26 7.55 or NOMINAL breaking strength MUST BE REDUCED by a

Tow
DESIGN FACTOR. The design factor will vary depending
7/16 0.35 10.2 upon the type of machine and installation, and the work
1/2 0.46 13.3 permitted. YOU must determine the applicable design factor
for your use.

Lift-All
Hoists
9/16 0.59 16.8
5/8 0.72 20.6 For example, a design factor of "5" means that the minimum
or nominal breaking strength of the wire rope must be
3/4 1.04 29.4 DIVIDED BY FIVE to determine the maximum load that can
Rings

7/8 1.42 39.8 be applied to the rope system.

Hoist

1 1.85 51.7 Design factors have been established by OSHA, by ANSI,

1-1/8 2.34 65.0 by ASME, and similar government and industrial
organizations.
Clamps

1-1/4 2.89 79.9

Plate

1-3/8 3.50 96.0 No wire rope should ever be installed or used without full
knowledge and consideration of the design factor for the
1-1/2 4.16 114 application.
Devices

1-5/8 4.88 132

Lifting

The above is based on the "Wire Rope Safety Bulletin"

1-3/4 5.67 153 published by the "WIRE ROPE TECHNICAL BOARD."
1-7/8 6.50 174
Note: Specialty ropes are available upon request.
2 7.39 198

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 Wire Rope & Slings
CABLE & COMPONENTS
Slings Information
General

Galvanized & Stainless Steel Cable

Nominal Break Strength
(lbs.)
Cable Weight Standard
Diameter per Reel Length Stainless
Galvanized
(in.) (lbs.) (ft./Reel) Steel Cable
Web

Cable
(SSAC)
(GAC)
Type 304

7X7 1/16 5 500 480 430

Round
Protection Slings

3/32 9 500 920 820

1/8 15 500 1,700 1,500
5/32 16 250 2,600 -
3/16 26 250 3,700 -
Sling

1/4 28 250 6,100 -

3/32 9 500 1,000 920

7X19
Rope
Rope
Wire
Wire

1/8 15 500 2,000 1,760

5/32 12 250 2,800 2,400
3/16 17 250 4,200 3,700
Slings
Chain

1/4 25 250 7,000 6,400

5/16 38 200 9,800 9,000
3/8 52 200 14,400 12,000 Heavy Duty Thimbles
Hardware
Rigging

Galvanized Cable Coated w/Clear Vinyl (VGAC)

Galvanized Cable Coated Weight Standard Nominal
Slings

B
Mesh

Cable Diameter to per Reel Length Break Strength

Construction (in.) (in.) (lbs.) (ft./Reel) (lbs.)
1/16 3/32 7 500 480
Products Huggers

7X7
A C
Load

3/32 3/16 7 250 920

Rope Dimensions Weight
1/8 3/16 10 250 1,700
Diameter (in.) Each
1/8 3/16 10 250 2,000 (in.) (lbs.)
A B C
7X19 3/16 1/4 19 200 4,200
1/4 1.63 0.88 0.44 0.08
Tow

1/4 5/16 28 200 7,000

5/16 1.88 1.06 0.53 0.14
3/8 2.13 1.13 0.66 0.22
STANDARD THIMBLES
Lift-All
Hoists

7/16 2.32 1.25 0.75 0.36

1/2 2.75 1.50 0.94 0.51
9/16 2.75 1.50 1.00 0.35
B
5/8 3.25 1.75 1.03 0.75
Rings
Hoist

3/4 3.75 2.00 1.25 1.47

A C 7/8 4.25 2.25 1.44 1.85

Dimensions 1 4.50 2.50 1.69 3.00

Clamps

Rope Weight
Plate

(in.) Quantity
Dia. Per Bag 1-1/8 5.13 2.88 1.81 4.00
Per Bag
(in.) A B C (lbs.) 1-1/4 6.50 3.50 2.19 8.17
1/8 1.31 0.69 0.25 100 4 1-3/8 & 1-1/2 6.25 3.50 2.56 11.75
Devices
Lifting

3/16 1.31 0.69 0.31 100 4 1-5/8 8.00 4.00 2.72 17.00
1/4 1.31 0.69 0.38 100 4 1-3/4 9.00 4.50 2.84 17.75
5/16 1.50 0.82 0.44 80 3 1-7/8 & 2 12.0 6.00 3.09 25.00
3/8 1.63 0.94 0.50 80 4 2-1/4 14.0 7.00 3.63 39.50

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Wire Rope & Slings
CABLE & COMPONENTS
Wire Rope Clips

Information Slings
General
The following instructions, supplied by the Wire
Rope Technical Board, will result in an approximate
80% efficiency rating when the clips are applied, as Right Way: For Maximum Rope Strength
instructed, on GAC, SSAC, RRL or RLL; 6X19 class

Web
or 6X37 class; fiber core or IWRC non-Seale type
construction wire rope. If applying to vinyl-coated
ropes, strip the vinyl from the connection area first.

Round
Slings Protection
How to Apply Clips
1. Turn back the specified amount of rope from the Wrong Way: Clips Staggered
thimble. Apply the first clip, fastening it one clip

Sling
width from the dead-end of the wire rope (U-bolt
over dead-end; live end rests in clip saddle).
Tighten nuts evenly to recommended torque. Wrong Way: Clips Reversed

Rope
Rope
Wire
2. Apply the next clip as close to the loop as

Wire
possible. Turn nuts firmly but do not tighten.
3. If required, place additional clips equally between
the first two. Tighten nuts; take up rope slack;

Slings
Chain
WARNING
tighten all nuts evenly on all clips to recommended
Failure to make a termination in accordance
torque.
with aforementioned instructions, or failure

Hardware
4. NOTICE! Apply the initial load and re-tighten to periodically check and re-tighten to the

Rigging
nuts to the recommended torque. Wire rope will recommended torque, may result in death or
stretch, and diameter is reduced when a load serious injury.
is applied. Inspect periodically and re-tighten to
recommended torque.

Slings
Mesh
Malleable
Drop Forged Wire Rope Clips

Huggers Products
Load
Rope Minimum Rope Weight
Torque
Dia. Number Turn-back Each
(ft./lbs.)
(in.) of Clips (in.) (lbs.)
1/8 2 3.25 4.5 .06
Drop Forged

Tow
3/16 2 3.75 7.5 .10
1/4 2 4.75 15 .18
5/16 2 5.25 30 .30

Lift-All
Hoists
3/8 2 6.50 45 .47
7/16 2 7.00 65 .76
1/2 3 11.5 65 .80
Malleable Wire Rope Clips*
Rings
Hoist
9/16 3 12.0 95 1.04
5/8 3 12.0 95 1.06 Rope Minimum Rope Weight
Quantity
3/4 4 18.0 130 1.50 Dia. Number Turn-back Torque Per Bag
Per Bag
(in.) of Clips (in.) (ft./lbs.) (lbs.)
Clamps

7/8 4 19.0 225 2.12

Plate

1 5 26.0 225 2.50 1/8 3 5 3 200 10

1-1/8 6 34.0 225 2.80 3/16 3 6 5 150 12
1-1/4 44.0 360 4.15 1/4 15 100 12
Devices

7 3 7
Lifting

1-3/8 7 44.0 360 4.60 5/16 3 8 15 100 15

1-1/2 8 54.0 360 5.30 3/8 3 10 30 50 11
* Malleable clips are not to be used for overhead lifting. Use in light duty,
non-critical applications only.

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 Inspection Criteria
INSPECTION CRITERIA FOR WIRE ROPE SLINGS
Slings Information

Remove slings from service when: • Hook throat opening is increased more than 15%.
General

• Capacity information is missing or illegible. • Hook is twisted out of plane by more than 10%.
• End attachments (including hooks) are cracked, Do not inspect a sling by passing bare
deformed, or obviously worn. CAUTION hands over the wire rope.
Web

OSHA 1910.184 requires wire rope slings to have "permanently affixed and legible identification markings".

BROKEN WIRES
Round
Protection Slings

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: The individual wires that make

up the strands in a wire rope can break for various
Sling

reasons including fatigue and overload. Wire rope

slings must be taken out of service when you find 10 or
more broken wires in one rope lay, or 5 or more broken One Rope Lay
wires in one strand of one rope lay.
Rope
Rope
Wire
Wire

TO PREVENT: Avoid pulling rope across edges or

protrusions.
Slings
Chain

WEAR
WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Flat areas on the individual
Hardware
Rigging

wires. When wires have lost one third or more of their

original diameter, the sling must be taken out of service.
TO PREVENT: Do not drag sling on the ground and do
Slings

not drag loads over slings. Protect high wear areas.

Mesh

CORROSION / HEAT DAMAGE

Products Huggers
Load

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Absence of lubrication and

discoloration of rope.
TO PREVENT: Hang slings for storage away from
moisture. Do not use wire core slings above 400° F or
Tow

fiber core slings above 180° F.

KINKING / BIRDCAGING
Lift-All
Hoists

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Bent strands of wire or strands

standing out from their regular position in the body of the
Rings
Hoist

sling.

TO PREVENT: Protect rope from sharp edges of load.

Do not shock load slings.
Clamps
Plate

CRUSHING
Devices

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: A section of rope that is

Lifting

flattened, where the cross section is no longer round.

TO PREVENT: Never allow loads to be set on top of
slings.

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Wire Rope & Slings
SLING WEIGHTS

Information Slings
General
Round Web
Slings Protection
Estimate Sling Weights

Sling
Sling Weight = (Length x Per Foot Weight) + Zero Base Weight + Fitting Weights

Rope
Rope
Wire
Wire
Slings
Chain
Alloy Sliding

Hardware
Rigging
Zero Per Thimbled Eye Crescent Slip Thru Choker
Rope Base Foot Eye Hook Thimble Thimble Hook
Dia. Weight* Weight Wt. Ea. Wt. Ea. Wt. Ea. Wt. Ea. Wt. Ea.
(in.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (lbs.)
1/4 0.31 0.12 0.08 0.63 0.50 1.30 1.30

Slings
Mesh
5/16 0.47 0.18 0.14 0.63 0.50 1.30 1.30
3/8 0.73 0.26 0.22 0.85 0.50 1.30 1.30
7/16 1.30 0.35 0.36 1.40 0.50 1.50 1.90

Huggers Products
Load
1/2 1.70 0.46 0.51 1.90 0.75 1.50 1.90
9/16 3.10 0.59 0.51 3.70 0.75 1.50 1.90
5/8 3.50 0.72 0.75 3.70 1.20 3.40 4.00
3/4 5.70 1.00 1.50 7.30 2.00 3.40 4.50

Tow
7/8 8.90 1.40 1.90 15.00 3.30 5.60 10.00
1 13.00 1.90 3.00 15.00 3.80 5.60 10.00

Lift-All
Hoists
1-1/8 18.00 2.30 4.00 22.00 5.00 8.60 26.00
1-1/4 25.00 2.90 8.20 22.00 6.80 8.60 26.00
1-3/8 32.00 3.50 12.00 38.00 8.00 10.00 50.00
1-1/2 41.00 4.20 12.00 38.00 8.00 10.00 50.00
Rings
Hoist

1-3/4 65.00 5.70 18.00 60.00 17.00 18.00 −

2 99.00 7.40 25.00 105.00 22.00 53.00 −
2-14 169.00 9.40 40.00 148.00 39.00 70.00 −
Clamps
Plate

2-1/2 278.00 12.00 − − 39.00 126.00 −

* Zero base weight accounts for the additional rope and sleeves required to form
two standard eyes.
Devices
Lifting

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 Wire Rope & Slings
SLING WEIGHTS
Slings Information
General

Estimate Bridle Sling Weights

Web

Sling Weight = (Length x Per Foot Weight) + Zero Base Weight

Round
Protection Slings

2-Leg Bridle 3-Leg Bridle 4-Leg Bridle

Sling
Rope
Rope
Wire
Wire
Slings
Chain

*Zero *Zero Per Foot *Zero Per Foot

Per
Rope Base Base Weight Base Weight
Foot Weight
Hardware
Rigging

Dia. Weight Weight (lbs.) Weight (lbs.)

(2-Legs)
(in.) (lbs.) (lbs.) (3-Legs) (lbs.) (4-Legs)
1/4 2.8 0.23 2.8 .35 4.7 0.46
5/16 3.2 0.36 5.7 .54 6.9 0.72
Slings
Mesh

3/8 5.8 0.52 7.5 .78 12 1.0

7/16 8.1 0.70 14 1.0 17 1.4
1/2 10 0.92 17 1.4 26 1.8
Products Huggers
Load

9/16 20 1.2 27 1.8 39 2.4

5/8 21 1.4 34 2.2 42 2.9
3/4 38 2.1 60 3.1 85 4.2
7/8 58 2.8 89 4.3 121 5.7
Tow

1 76 3.7 114 5.6 171 7.4

1-1/8 108 4.7 163 7.0 250 9.4
1-1/4 131 5.8 210 8.7 296 12
Lift-All
Hoists

1-3/8 197 7.0 320 11 − −

1-1/2 230 8.3 350 13 − −
1-3/4 380 11.0 − − − −
Rings
Hoist

2 550 15.0 − − − −

* Zero base weight includes oblong link, thimbled eyes and sling hooks
Clamps
Plate

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Lift-All wire rope slings and rated capacities comply with all OSHA, ASME
Devices
Lifting

B30.9, and Wire Rope Technical Board publications. Portions of this section
of the catalog were taken from the Wire Rope Sling User’s Manual with the
permission of the Wire Rope Technical Board and the American Iron and
Steel Institute.

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