There’s a variety of web sling types, and it’s not always clear which one you’re going to need for your upcoming project. Here’s a simple guide that’ll help determine which type will help ensure a successful endeavor.
Unlink and Web Trap: Hardware can help to extend sling life by protecting the webbing from abrasion on rough crane hooks. Hardware can often be reused, lowering sling replacement costs.
Type U (UU): This type of web sling has the preferred and economical Unilink fitting on each end for use in a vertical, choker, or basket hitch. Unilinks allow choking from either end to save time and vary wear points.
Type U (UU) web sling.
Type 1 (TC): This type of web sling has a Web-Trap triangle and a choker fitting on either end. It is typically used in a choker hitch. It can also be used in vertical or basket hitches.
Type 1 (TC) web sling.
Type 2 (TT): This web sling has a Web-Trap triangle on each end. Normally used in a basket hitch, this type can also be used in a vertical hitch. They cannot be used as a choker.
Type 2 (TT) web sling.
Type 3 (EE): Flat eye slings are very popular and can be used in all three types of hitches (vertical, choker, or basket). They are easier to remove from beneath the load than sling types 1, 2, and 4. Unless type 4 is requested, type 3 will be supplied as the standard EE sling.
Type 3 (EE) flat eye web sling.
Type 4 (EE): Twisted Eye slings are similar to Type 3, except that the eyes are turned 90 degrees to form a better choker hitch. The eyes on a Type 4 web sling nest better on the crane hook.
Type 4 (EE) twisted eye web sling.
Type 5 (EN): Endless web slings are versatile and the most economically priced. They can be used in all three types of hitches. The sling can be rotated to minimize wear. The sling legs can be spread for improved load balance.
Type 5 (EN) endless web sling.
Type 6 (RE): A reverse eye web sling is an endless sling with butted edges sewn together to double the sling width. They have reinforced eyes and wear pads on both sides of the body and the eyes. The result is an extremely strong and durable web sling.
Type 6 (RE) reverse eye web sling.
LGH offers a massive variety, including polyester round slings, wire rope slings, web slings, and more. (However, our web slings are only available for purchase). Check out our YouTube video below to learn a little bit more about each sling type!
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