Frequently Asked Questions
A lifting sling is a length of flexible material, typically polyester webbing or polyester yarn used to attach a load to a crane, hoist, or other lifting device. Slings bridge the gap between the lifting equipment and the load itself, allowing heavy or awkward items to be raised, lowered, and moved safely.
We supply two main types of polyester lifting sling: duplex webbing slings and endless round slings. Webbing slings are flat, double-ply straps with reinforced becket eyes, ideal for general-purpose lifting. Round slings are continuous-loop construction with a protective tubular sleeve, offering superior flexibility for irregular or surface-sensitive loads. We also stock wear sleeves for additional sling protection during use.
Our range covers 1 tonne right through to 120 tonnes in Round Slings. Webbing slings are available up to 40 tonnes in quadplex configurations. Standard off-the-shelf stock covers the most common capacities, with custom solutions made to order within a couple of days.
It depends on the load and the application. Webbing slings are a great all-rounder, lightweight, easy to handle, and well suited to flat or uniform loads. Round slings are the better choice for irregular shapes, surface-sensitive items, or heavier lifts where you need a high capacity in a compact, flexible format. Not sure which is right? Call us on 01953 889998 and our team can help.
All lifting slings in our range are manufactured to the relevant EN standards EN 1492-1 for webbing slings and EN 1492-2 for round slings. Every sling is EU certified and supplied with an EC Declaration of Conformity.
All of our polyester lifting slings — both webbing and round — carry a 7:1 safety factor. This means the minimum breaking strength is seven times the stated working load limit.
