Slings

What you will find here

This section lists 100 slings across 1 sub-categories (Slings Kits). Prices currently range from $1.89 to $1,855.99 in US dollars, and every product page shows the complete table of sizes and options so you can compare without clicking through each listing.

Common uses

Buyers use slings for crane, hoist and rigging work, construction, industrial and shop rigging and pulling, positioning and load handling. Never exceed the rated working load limit for your hitch type and sling angle, and inspect gear before every lift.

How to choose slings

Start with the load weight, then choose a sling whose rated capacity for your hitch (vertical, choker or basket) exceeds it. Allow for sling angle and pick a length that keeps the angle above 60° where possible.

Working load limits in this section run from 4 Ton to 15,000 lbs. Use the working load limit — never the breaking strength — when you plan a load.

Three steps to the right choice

1. Match capacity to the lift. Choose gear whose WLL exceeds the load in the hitch you will use.
2. Mind the angle. Sling angles under 60° raise leg tension sharply; use the capacity chart for your angle.
3. Inspect every time. Retire gear with cuts, heat damage, stretched links, distorted hooks or missing tags.

Materials compared

• Polyester (27 products) — Polyester webbing has low stretch, holds tension well and resists UV and moisture — the standard for tie-down and lifting straps.
• Alloy Steel (12 products) — Heat-treated alloy steel gives high strength for its size and is the material used for rated lifting chain and hardware.
• Steel (5 products) — Steel offers high strength and abrasion resistance; check the finish for rust protection.
• Forged Alloy Steel (3 products) — Heat-treated alloy steel gives high strength for its size and is the material used for rated lifting chain and hardware.
• Synthetic Nylon (1 product) — Nylon stretches more than polyester, which helps absorb shock loads (useful in recovery straps) but means it can lose tension on a secured load.

Specifications to compare

• Vertical capacity — the rated load for a single sling leg hanging straight up and down.
• Choker capacity — the rated load when the sling is wrapped around the load and passed through itself; it is lower than the vertical rating.
• Basket / angled capacity — the rated load when the sling cradles the load or legs run at an angle. Lower angles increase the tension in each leg, so always use the rating for your actual angle.
• Capacity — the rated load for this item in the use it is designed for.
• Safety factor — the ratio between breaking strength and working load limit (for example 3:1 or 5:1). A higher factor means more margin for shock loading and wear.

Before you buy

• Know the load weight and the hitch you will use.
• Check the rated capacity for that hitch and the sling angle.
• Confirm fittings and pin sizes are compatible with your rigging.

Price guide

Starting prices in this section break down as follows: 36 products under $25; 40 products $25 to $100; 20 products $100 to $500; 4 products over $500. 100 of 100 products currently have at least one option in stock at the retailer. Larger sizes, higher ratings and multi-packs cost more, so open the option table on each product to see exactly how the price changes.

Safety and care

• Inspect slings before every lift; remove any with cuts, burns, broken stitching or a missing tag.
• Protect slings from sharp edges with wear pads or corner protectors.
• Never stand under a suspended load.

Brands in this section

Durabilt (1).

Products to compare

• 12″(L) Heavy Duty Cordura Strap Protectors – Fits 2″ & 4″ Straps, Black — from $1.89
• Wear Pads and Sleeves for Sling Protection and Lifting — from $12.29
• 3″ x 13″ Web Sling Wear Pad for Rigging & Lifting Sling Protection – Polyester — from $15.39; Polyester
• Self Locking Swivel Hook Grade 80 — from $25.49; Steel
• Vehicle Recovery Kit – 2 Pcs. 3/4 In. (4.75 Tons WLL) Screw Pin Anchor Shackle And 1 Pc. 2 In x 20 Ft. Recovery Strap 5,300 WLL — from $43.49
• Off-Road Recovery Kit – 1 Pc. 2 In. Hitch Shackle Receiver, 1 Pc. 3/4 In. Bolt-Type Anchor Shackle And 1 Pc. 2 In. x 20 Ft. Recovery Strap — from $57.99
• Self-Locking Swivel Hook, Blue, Alloy Steel – G100 — from $84.99; Alloy Steel
• (2 Pack) 12′ Polyester Round Lifting Sling –White, 16,800 lb Vertical Capacity, 13,400 lb Choker Capacity, 33,600 lb Basket Capacity — from $134.49; Vertical Style Rated Capacity: 16,800 lbs

Buying through Global Cargo Control

We are a catalogue and buying guide. Each product links to the retailer that sells and ships it; you choose your exact option and check out on their site. Prices are checked weekly, and the price at the retailer’s checkout is final.