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NOMINAL SLING STRENGTH CHOKER HITCH
is based upon the nominal configurations affect
(catalog) rope strength of the the rated capacity of a
wire rope used in the sling sling. This is because
and other factors which affect the sling leg or body
the overall strength of the is passed around the
sling. These other factors load, through one end
include splicing efficiency, attachment or eye and
number of parts of rope in the is suspended by the
Figure 1
sling, type of hitch (e.g., straight other end attachment
pull, choker hitch, basket hitch, or eye. The contact of
etc.), diameter around which the body of the sling is the sling body with the
bent (D/d) and the diameter of pin used in the eye of end attachment or eye Figure 3 Choker hitch rated capacity
adjustment. For wire rope slings in choker
the sling (Figure 1). causes a loss of sling hitch when angle is less than 135°.
strength at this point.
If a load is hanging free, the normal choke angle is
approximately 135 degrees. When the angle is less
than 135 degrees an adjustment in the sling rated
capacity must be made (Figure 3).
As can be seen, the decrease in rated capacity is
dramatic. 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.
Figure 2
TABLE 1
SLING ANGLE is the angle measured between a CHOKER HITCH
horizontal line and the sling leg or body. This angle RATED CAPACITY ADJUSTMENT

is very important and can have a dramatic effect on RATED CAPACITY

ANGLE OF CHOKE
IWRC AND FC ROPE
the rated capacity of the sling. As illustrated (Figure IN DEGREES
PERCENT**
2), when this angle decreases, the load on each leg OVER 120 100
increases. This principle applies whether one sling 90-120 87
60- 89 74
is used to pull at an angle, in a basket hitch or for 30- 59 62
multi-legged bridle slings. Sling angles of less than 30 0- 29 49
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Figure 5 When a wire rope is bent around any sheave or other circular object
Figure 4 there is a loss of strength due to this bending action. As the D/d ratio becomes
smaller this loss of strength becomes greater and the rope becomes less
NOMINAL SPLICE EFFICIENCY is the efficiency efficient. This curve, derived from actual test data, relates the efficiency of a
rope to different D/d ratios. This curve is based on static loads only and applies
of the sling splice. Any time wire rope is disturbed to 6x19 and 6x37 class ropes.
such as in splicing an eye, the strength of the rope is
reduced. This reduction must be taken into account
when determining the nominal sling strength and in
calculating the rated capacity. Each type of splice
has a different efficiency, thus the difference in rated
capacities for different types of slings. Nominal splice
efficiencies have been established after many hundreds
of tests over years of testing.
D/d ratio is the ratio of the diameter around which
the sling is bent divided by the body diameter of the
sling (Figure 4). This ratio has an effect on the rated
capacity of the sling only when the sling is used in a
basket hitch. Tests have shown that whenever wire
rope is bent around a diameter, the strength of the
rope is decreased. Figure 5 illustrates the percentage Figure 6
of decrease to be expected. This D/d ratio is applied
to wire rope slings to assure that the strength in
the body of the sling is at least equal to the splice
efficiency. When D/d ratios smaller than those listed
in the rated capacity tables are necessary, the rated
capacity of the sling must be decreased.
RATED CAPACITY is the maximum static load a sling
is designed to lift. The tables give rated capacities
in tons of 2000 pounds. Rated capacities contained
in all the tables were calculated by computer. Each
value was calculated starting with the nominal
component rope strength and working up from there.
Due to computer rounding of numeric values, rated
capacity values for 2, 3 or 4 leg slings may not be
even multiples of single leg values and may differ by
a small amount. This represents the state-of-the-art
technology and tables found in other publications
which differ by this small amount should not be
construed to be in error. The difference is generally no Figure 7 For bridle slings with legs of unequal length, use the smallest
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PROOF LOAD is a specific load applied to a sling GRADE & CONSTRUCTION of wire rope for slings
or assembly in a non-destructive test to verify the is generally accepted to be bright Improved Plow
workmanship of the sling. All swaged socket or poured Steel or Extra Improved Plow Steel grade 6x19 or
socket assemblies should be proof loaded. The 6x37 classification regular lay. IWRC rope has a higher
proof load is generally two (2) times the vertical rated rated capacity than Fiber Core rope for mechanically
capacity for mechanical splice slings. The maximum spliced slings, but the same rated capacity for hand
proof load for hand tucked slings is 1.25 times the tucked slings. This is because when making a hand
vertical rated capacity. Care should be taken to assure tucked splice, the core (IWRC) of the rope is cut in the
that sling eyes are not damaged during the proof load. splice area and doesn’t add to the overall strength of
EYE DIMENSIONS are generally eight (8) sling body the sling. Rated capacities of slings using galvanized
diameters wide by sixteen (16) body diameters long. rope depend on the method of galvanizing. The sling
Whenever possible thimbles are recommended to manufacturer should be consulted regarding rated
protect the rope in the sling eye. Eye dimensions for capacities for these types of slings.
thimbles are contained in table 2. Table 2 contains only MINIMUM SLING BODY LENGTH is the minimum
dimensions for thimbles used in standard single part
slings. Other specialized thimbles are available. Consult
your sling manufacturer for details.
PIN DIAMETER should not be any greater than the
natural width of the sling eye. For any sized eye and
type of sling body, the maximum allowable pin diameter
may be calculated as follows:
Maximum pin diameter = (2L + W) x 0.2
Where
L = length of eye
W = width of eye
The minimum pin diameter should never be smaller
than the nominal sling diameter.

length of wire rope between splices, sleeves or

fittings. Generally the minimum body length is equal
to ten (10) times the sling body diameter. This allows
approximately one and one half (1 1/2) rope lays
between splices. For multi-part slings the minimum
body length between splices is equal to forty (40) times
the component rope diameter.
LENGTH TOLERANCE is generally plus or minus
two (2) body 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 (1) body diameter. Tolerances on poured
or swaged socket assemblies are generally much
closer. Tolerances should always be specified to the
sling manufacturer before the order is placed. This
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Hand Tucked Splice TABLE 3

A hand tucked splice is made by passing the wire NOMINAL SPLICE EFFICIENCIES
HAND TUCKED SPLICE
rope around a thimble or forming an eye and splicing IPS AND EIPS
the dead end (short end) into the live end (long end) IMPROVED PLOW STEEL AND EXTRA IMPROVED PLOW
of the rope. Normally, each dead end strand is given 6X19 & 6X37 CLASS ROPES

one forming tuck and three full tucks around the same Nominal Nominal
Rope Dia. Rope Dia.
Eff. Factor Eff. Factor
strand in the body of the rope. One additional full tuck
1/4 .90 1 1/4 .80
is made when splicing more pliable wire ropes such as
5/16 .89 1 3/8 .80
6x37 classification.
3/8 .88 1 1/2 .80
A “forming tuck” is made by prying two adjacent 7/16 .87 1 5/8 .80
strands apart, inserting a dead end strand into the 1/2 .86 1 3/4 .80
opening and passing the strand under one, two, or 9/16 .85 1 7/8 .80
three adjacent strands in the body of the rope. The 5/8 .84 2 .80
dead end strand is set or locked tightly. 3/4 .82 2 1/8 .80

A “full tuck” is made by inserting a dead end strand 7/8 .80 2 1/4 .80

under and rotating it one full 360 degree turn around a 1 .80 2 3/8 .80
1 1/8 .80 2 1/2 .80
strand in the body of the wire rope. The tucked strand
is set or locked tightly. Each subsequent full turn of the the rated capacity tables where the rope quality and
dead end strand around the live end strand constitutes number of tucks are equivalent to that outlined above.
an additional full tuck. Development of such efficiencies should be confirmed
“Setting” or “locking” of a dead end strand is by the sling fabricators making such splices.
accomplished by pulling the strand end in under Serving or wrapping of wire rope sling splices does not
considerable force. A marlin spike is inserted in the affect the spicing efficiencies nor rated capacities. Such
same opening in the body of the rope ahead of the servings are optional, although unserved splices are
tucked strand and is rotated about the axis of the rope preferred because they permit visual inspection of the
back to the start of the splice or toward the previous spliced area.
tuck. This helps set the tuck.
NOMINAL SPLICE EFFICIENCIES are measured
Certain end usages may indicate the desirability of in terms of efficiency (where efficiency = actual
special splices such as the Navy Admiralty Splice or breaking strength of spliced termination divided by
logging splice. Splices made by these special methods actual breaking strength of rope). This efficiency will
may also attain the efficiencies used in calculating change from splice to splice because of the many
variable factors involved in producing the splice. Splice
efficiencies given in Table 3 were established so that
these normal variations are accommodated. The
design factor used in establishing the rated capacities
further assures that the sling will lift the load even in
those rare instances when the splice efficiency falls
slightly below the values given in the tables. Rated
capacities shown in this manual have met with the
most exacting test, that of the test of time and use in
over fifty years of actual field experience.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS for hand tucked slings
are about the same as for any other type of sling. The
use of a swivel on single leg lifts as well as free hanging
loads which may rotate is not recommended. A tag
line should always be used to prevent rotation of the
sling body. When the sling body of a hand tucked
splice is allowed to rotate, the splice could unlay and
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Mechanical Splice
Mechanical splice slings come in two basic types. One
being the Returned Loop and the other the Flemish Eye
or farmers splice. In either case, the splice is completed
by pressing (swaging) one or more metal sleeves over
the rope juncture.
The returned loop is fabricated by forming a loop at
the end of the rope, sliding one or more metal sleeves
over the short end of the loop eye and pressing
these sleeves to secure the end of the rope to the
sling body. This makes an economical sling and in
most cases one that will give satisfactory service. A
drawback to this type of sling is that the lifting capacity
of the sling depends 100% upon the integrity of the
pressed or swaged joint. Should the metal sleeve(s) fail,
the entire eye will also fail.
The flemish eye splice is fabricated by opening or
unlaying the rope body into two parts, one having
three strands and the other having the remaining three
strands and the core. The rope is unlayed far enough
back to allow the loop or eye to be formed by looping
one part in one direction and the other part in the
other direction and laying the rope back together. The
strands are rolled back around the rope body. A metal body of the sling at the
sleeve is then slipped over the ends of the splice and choke point. Thus the
pressed (swaged) to secure the ends to the body of splice being higher in
the sling. Nominal splice efficiencies expressed in table efficiency, has no effect
4 and in the rated capacity tables are based on this on the rated capacity,
splicing method. Splice efficiencies for other splicing because the efficiency
methods should be confirmed by the factors are not additive.
sling manufacturer.
Rated capacities for
Notice that the splice efficiency factor plays no role in single part, choker
the calculation of the Choker Hitch rated capacity. This and basket hitches are
is because as the rope passes through the eye of the calculated exactly the Flemish Eye Splice
sling in a choke, the weakest part of the sling is in the same as for hand tucked
slings except for the nominal splice efficiencies. The
TABLE 4 rated capacities adjustment table 1 for choker hitches
NOMINAL SPLICE EFFICIENCIES also applies for mechanical splice slings. Minimum D/d
MECHANICAL SPLICED SLINGS
IMPROVED PLOW STEEL ratio for basket hitches is 25. This larger D/d ratio is
DIAMETER IWRC FIBER CORES
required because the Nominal Splice Efficiency
1/4 through 1" .95 .925 is higher.
1 1/16 through 2" .925 .90
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS are no different from other
2 1/16 & larger .90 Not Established
slings except care should be taken not to deform or
EXTRA IMPROVED PLOW STEEL:
1/4 through 1" .95
damage the sleeve.
1 1/16 through 2" .925 Stainless Steel slings which have sleeves made of a
2 1/16 & larger .90
different grade or type metal than the rope body may
STAINLESS STEAL, 302 & 304 Grade:
experience accelerated deterioration due to an electro-
1/4 through 1" .95
1 1/16 through 2" .925
chemical reaction between the two metals. This is
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Zinc or Resin Poured try to fabricate assemblies without first getting expert
training. It is far better to leave fabrication of this type
Socket Type Terminations of assembly to the experts. The following socketing
While some people may debate whether zinc or resin methods are general in nature and have withstood
poured sockets are truly slings, they are generally the test of time. Slight variations to these methods
included in the sling category. This type of termination will produce equal results. The two procedures, while
has traditionally been the method for determining achieving the same end result, differ significantly. It is
the rope’s actual breaking strength. All other types highly recommended that all poured sockets whether
of end terminations have been compared to poured they be zinc or resin, be proofloaded.
sockets. Their efficiency is therefore established to be
100% for all grades and constructions of rope. Cable-Laid Wire Rope Slings
Choker hitches are not used as much with poured Cable-Laid Slings are fabricated from a machine
sockets as with the other more general types of made rope comprised of seven small wire ropes. The
slings. When such slings are used in a choker hitch, cable-laid body is typically 7x7x7, 7x7x19, or 7x6x19
the rated capacity adjustment Table 1 applies. Classification IWRC. This construction makes for a
Rope assemblies with poured attachments are pliable rope and sling. These slings are used where
generally used as a straight tension member where the flexibility and resistance to kinking and setting are
rope body does not contact the load and is otherwise more important than resistance to abrasion. Since the
kept free from distortion or physical abuse. In such rope is made up of many smaller wire ropes, the slings
cases the minimum recommended design factor is 3.0. can bend around smaller diameters without taking a
If the assembly is used as a sling then a design factor permanent set or a kink. The many small wires are
of 5.0 should be used to calculate the rated capacity. susceptible to abrasion.
Rated capacities for these slings used in basket hitches The rated capacity adjustment Table 1 for choker
are the same as mechanical spliced slings and use the hitches applies to cable-laid slings as well. Note the
same D/d ratio factors. difference in the efficiency factor for calculating vertical
Length tolerances for poured attachments can choker hitch rated capacities.
be somewhat more stringent than other types of Rated capacity for a basket hitch is based on a D/d
slings. The manufacturer should be contacted ratio of 10, where “d” is the diameter of the cable-laid
and agreement reached before the order is fabric. Tolerances and minimum sling lengths are also
placed. Tolerance as small as plus or minus 1/8” figured using the cable-laid fabric diameter.
is not out of the ordinary for this type of assembly.
Specifications such as type of fitting, pin orientation, Braided Multi-Part Slings
whether zinc or resin is to be used and type of Multi-part braided slings or Multi-Parts as they are
application should also be supplied to the manufacturer known, are generally hand fabricated slings which are
when ordering these types of assemblies. Those “braided” from 2, 3, 4 and up to as many as 48 pieces
inexperienced in the socketing process should not or parts of rope. Generally 4, 6, 8 & 9 parts are the more
common. They can be either flat or round and offer the
TABLE 6
ultimate in flexibility and versatility. These are truly the
NOMINAL SPLICE EFFICIENCIES heavy weights of the lifting industry. This book covers
STRAND LAID TRUCKED GROMMETS
only the round type slings. They snug up tightly to the
Rope Nominal Rope Nominal load in a choker hitch and resist kinking and setting.
Dia. Eff. Factor Dia. Eff. Factor
Loads in excess of 4000 tons have been lifted with
1/4 .78 1 3/8 .745
5/16 .78 1 1/2 .735
multi-part slings.
3/8 .78 1 5/8 .730 Nominal Splice Efficiency for multi-part slings is 0.70
7/16 .78 1 3/4 .725
1/2 .78 1 7/8 .720 for component ropes 3/32” through 2” diameters.
9/16 .78 2 .715 For larger component rope slings, consult the sling
5/8 .78 2 1/8 .710 manufacturer for splice efficiencies.
3/4 .78 2 1/4 .705
7/8 .78 2 3/8 .700 Because of the multi-rope component construction,
1 .775 2 1/2 .695
1 1/8 .765 2 3/4 .690
multi-part slings react differently than standard wire rope
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efficiency is present in the equation. The adjustment The same general precautions apply to grommets as
Table 1 applies to multi-part slings also. apply to all other types of slings. However, it should be
Rated Capacity for a basket hitch is based on a noted that since a grommet is a continuous circle, the
minimum D/d ratio of 25, where “d” = component D/d ratio becomes a very important consideration. The
rope diameter. D/d ratio must be applied to the lifting pins as well as
to the load. Normally the lifting pins will be the smallest
Length tolerances for component ropes of 3/8” diameter in the system other than the diameter of the
diameter and smaller are plus or minus 10 component grommet. No loads should be handled on D/d smaller
rope diameters, or plus or minus 1.5% of the sling than 5 times the sling body diameter. If they must,
length whichever is greater. The legs of matched consult the sling manufacturer. Rated capacities covered
slings shall be within 5 component rope diameters of in this section are based on a D/d ratio of 5.
each other. For component rope diameters 7/16” and
larger, the tolerance is plus or minus 6 component STRAND LAID HAND TUCKED GROMMETS are
rope diameters, or plus or minus 1% of the sling length made from one continuous length of strand. No sleeves
whichever is the greater. Legs of matched slings shall are used to make the joint. This results in a very smooth
be within 3 component rope diameters of each other. circular sling.

Minimum Sling Length between loops, sockets Because of the sling body construction, grommet slings
or sleeves is recommended to be 40 times the react differently than standard wire rope slings in a
component rope diameter of the braided body. choker type hitch therefore the presence of the nominal
splice efficiency factor in the equation. Rated capacity
Grommets adjustment Table 1 applies.
Grommets are a unique type of sling. They form a STRAND LAID MECHANICAL SPLICE GROMMETS
complete circle and automatically double the number are made from one continuous length of wire rope joined
of lifting legs. Several types are available, such as by pressing or swaging one or more sleeves over the
strand laid hand tucked, strand laid mechanical, rope juncture. This type of grommet is not as smooth
cable laid hand tucked and cable laid mechanical. as the hand tucked, but offers economy and ease of
Grommets work well in basket and choker hitches manufacture. An advantage is that the swaged sleeves
and general applications will find them used in this give clear indication of the splice area.
manner. Another unique advantage to grommets is CABLE LAID HAND TUCKED GROMMETS are
that the load contact points may be rotated or moved fabricated in the same manner as strand laid hand
around the sling to even out the wear points. The only tucked grommets except one continuous length of
area that should not come into contact with the load wire rope is used. This makes for a flexible smooth
is the splice area. The sling manufacturer will usually sling. The body diameters are somewhat odd sized
mark the area of hand tucked grommets with paint to because the grommet body is built up from a standard
help the user more easily identify the splice area. diameter component rope.
Tolerances for grommets are generally plus or minus CABLE LAID MECHANICAL SPLICE GROMMETS
1% of the circumferential length or 6 body diameters are fabricated from one continuous length of cable laid
whichever is greater. wire rope fabric with the ends joined by one or more
A minimum circumference of 96 body diameters mechanical sleeves. They are similar to strand laid
is recommended. This measurement is normally mechanical splice grommets, but offer greater flexibility.
an inside circumferential measurement. The (See Rated Capacity Tables Section)
requirement for a minimum circumference of 96
TABLE 7
times the body diameter for grommets and endless NOMINAL SPLICE EFFICIENCIES
slings was based on the requirement to have at CABLE LAID HAND TUCKED GROMMETS
least three free rope lays on either side of the tuck Rope Nominal Rope Nominal
of a hand spliced endless grommet prior to being Dia. Eff. Factor Dia. Eff. Factor
bent around a hook or pin five times the body 3/8 .78 1 11/16 .750
9/16 .78 1 7/8 .745
diameter. To eliminate the possibility of confusion, 5/8 .78 2 1/4 .735
this requirement was adopted for mechanically 3/4 .775 2 5/8 .725
1 5/16 .770 3 .715
spliced endless grommets as well. Consult the 1 1/8 .765 3 3/8 .705
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Some Useful Guidelines

For the Rigger
On the following pages are some useful tips to help the
rigger do his job more efficiently and safely. Prevailing
work rules and government regulations place full
responsibility for proper performance upon the rigger,
so it is his duty to be familiar with the condition and
capability of all tools and equipment used, as well
as techniques employed. One basic rule always
applies: Always know…never guess.
Each lift may be divided into three parts, providing a
convenient plan for proceeding:
1. The Lifting Device—Know
its capability and limitations,
and its condition. When was
it last inspected? If in doubt
about capacity, check
the placard.
2. The Hitch—Here is where
the rigger can exercise
ingenuity…but it’s also the Type of Hitch Determines Choice of Sling
easiest place to make Before you select a sling for a specific lift, determine
a mistake. the most effective hitch to do the job, protect the load,
3. The Load—The weight and protect the sling. One of three basic hitches will
must be known. But you usually do the job.
must also protect the load The type of hitch you select may determine the type
from possible damage by the of sling body that will best do the job, as well as the
slings…and protect the slings length of sling that will be needed. Lifting height,
from damage by the load. overhead clearance and hook travel will affect choice of
hitch and length of sling.
Is the lifting device adequate?
Choose a sling body type which will best support the
Check the placard on the crane or hoist, and then
load while providing adequate rated capacity. The
answer three questions:
proper choice will provide:
1. Is capacity adequate for this lift?
1. Lifting capacity needed.
2. Will it lift high enough?
2. Proper D/d Ratio.
3. Is horizontal reach adequate?
3. Handling characteristics needed for rigging.
Check the hook and reeving. 4. Minimal damage to the sling.
1. Are sheaves properly rigged?
5. Minimal damage to the load.
If multi-part reeving, will it
support the load?
2. Is the hook the right size so
sling eye won’t be distorted
when put over the hook?
3. Check for cracks in bowl of the
hook, and for evidence of point
loading or bending to one side
of 15% or more.

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Protect the sling during the lift with blocking or padding Use blocking or padding to protect hollow vessels,
at sharp corners or where the sling body would be loose bundles and fragile items from scuffing and
bent severely. bending. Remember that blocking becomes part of the
lift, and must be added to total weight on the sling.

Use a spreader bar between legs of a sling to prevent

excessive side pressure on the load by the sling during
the lift.
When lifting crates or wooden boxes with a basket
hitch, be sure load can withstand side pressure as
tension is applied to sling. Use spreader bars and
corner protectors to prevent damage to contents.

When attaching a sling to eye bolts, always pull on line

with the bolt axis. When hitching to bolts screwed into
or attached to a load, a side pull may break the bolts.

When lifting a bundled load with a single sling near

the center of gravity, a choke is more effective than a
basket hitch to prevent unbalance and slipping of the
load in the sling.

Use a shackle in the sling eye during a choke to protect

sling body against excessive distortion. Always put
shackle pin through sling eye, rather than against the
sling body—since sliding movement of sling body could
rotate pin, causing it to come loose.

Some riggers will use a double wrap around the load,

for 360° gripping of the load, to prevent slippage
during the lift.

A sliding hook choker is superior to a shackle or

unprotected eye, since it provides a greater bending
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You can reduce the angle of a choke with a wooden Anytime a load is lifted beyond arm’s reach with a
block, or blocks, between the hitch and the load. single-part load line or straight eye-and-eye sling,
This also increases the angle between the two legs to use a tagline to prevent load rotation. If a wire rope
improve sling efficiency. is permitted to rotate, the strands may unlay and the
rope’s capacity will be reduced.

When rigging two or more straight slings as a bridle,

select identical sling constructions of identical length—
with identical previous loading experience. Normal
stretch must be the same for paired slings to avoid
overloading individual legs and unbalancing the load
during the lift. Two basket hitches can be rigged with two slings to
provide better balance for long loads. Be sure that
slings cannot slide toward one another along the load
when the lift is made.

Single-part hand-spliced slings must not be permitted

to rotate when rigged in a straight, vertical hitch.
Rotation can cause the splice to unlay and pull out,
resulting in dropping of the load.

Use an equalizing bar with double basket hitches to

WARNING: Hand-spliced slings should reduce tendency of slings to slide together, and to keep
not be used in lifts where the sling may loads level. By adjusting the hook point and using a
rotate and cause the wire rope to unlay. come-along or chain block to support the heavy end,
the load can be kept level during the lift.

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Proper Use of Cribbing Two-hook turning is employed when it is desired to turn
the load freely in the air. Main and auxiliary hoists of a
crane can often be used, or two cranes can be used.

Correct

To turn from side (A) to (B) in 1 & 2 above, attach on

side (B) above the Center of Gravity and on side (D)
at the Center of Gravity, then lift both hoists equally
until load is suspended. Lower auxiliary until turn is
completed; detach sling at (B) before lowering
load completely.
Incorrect

To turn or reposition a load, either one or two lifting

devices may be employed. Always use a choker hitch
or a single-leg direct attachment. Never attempt to
turn a load with a basket, since the load will slide in the
hitch, against the sling body—resulting in damage to
both the sling and the load, and possibly a
To turn from side (B) to (C) in 3 & 4 above, lift balanced
dropped load.
load at (D) directly above the Center of Gravity; then
attach auxiliary at (B) and lift to desired position. Lower
both hooks simultaneously until side (C) is in
desired position.

One Hook Load Turning

To turn a load with one hook, attach the sling directly
to the load ABOVE the Center of Gravity. The lifting
hook must be able to move, or travel, in the direction of
the turn to prevent sliding of the pivot edge of the load
just as the load leaves the ground. It may be necessary
to lift the load clear to reposition it after the turn is
completed, and irregular shapes sometimes will require
blocking for support during and after the turn.
Turning with double choker gives good control, with
weight always applied against a tight sling body and no
movement between sling and load. To rig, place both
eyes on top of load, pointing opposite direction of turn.
Body of sling is then passed under load, through both
eyes and over lifting hook. Blocking should be used
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Lifting unbalanced loads when exact length slings are Overturning a heavy object onto cribbing, using one
not available can be accomplished by rigging a choke lifting hook and chainblock. To upend the object,
on the heavy end, as right. Length can be adjusted chainblock “A” and the sling “B” should
before weight applies, but once the load comes onto exchange positions.
the sling, the hitch is locked in position for the lift.

Center of Gravity of a rectangular object with

homogeneous characteristics will usually be below
the junction of lines drawn diagonally from opposite
corners. When a rectangular object has weight
concentrated at one end, Center of Gravity will be
Doglegs, Sets and Kinks
situated toward that end—away from the intersection
When a loop is “pulled through,” it forms a kink which
of diagonal lines. To avoid an unbalanced lift, the lifting
permanently deforms a wire rope by freezing or locking
hook must be rigged directly above the Center
wires and strands. This prevents them from sliding and
of Gravity.
adjusting, and reduces rope strength.
A dogleg is a “set” which occurs when a wire rope
sling is pulled down snug against a load. A dogleg
usually can be “rolled back” or turned inside out, and
usefulness of the sling restored, since strands can
still adjust.
Eye deformation is ordinarily not detrimental to sling
strength as long as there are no broken wires or gross
To locate the approximate Center of Gravity of an distortion of the lay of strands. An eye has two legs,
irregularly shaped article, visualize it enclosed by a so has adequate strength for the load the body can
rectangle. Where diagonals from opposite corners carry. A sling should be retired when distortion locks
intersect will usually provide a lift point near the the strands or flattens the rope in the eye so strands
Center of Gravity. cannot move and adjust.

Eye
Deformation
Kink

Dogleg

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Rigger’s Check List
1. Analyze and Measure—Determine the total weight
to be moved as well as exactly how far it is to move
and how high it must be lifted.
2. Determine the Hitch—Decide how the load is to be
connected to the lifting hook and how the sling will
grip, or be attached to, the load.
3. Select the Sling—In addition to adequate Rated
Capacity for the angles and hitch involved, the sling
body should be of the type and style best suited
to handling this specific load. Select a sling with
proper end attachments or eye protection, as well
as attachment hardware such as clevises.
4. Inspect the Sling—Make a good visual check
of the sling you select to determine if it is in good
condition and capable of making the lift. Refer to
prevailing OSHA and ANSI regulations for
inspection criteria.
5. Rig Up, Not Down—Always attach the sling to the
load first, then attach it to the hook.
6. Check Everything—Before attempting a lift, take
a light strain on the rigging, checking to see that
blocking, sling and load protection and all safety
devices are in place.
7. Stand Clear and Lift—Let the lifting device and
rigging do the job—don’t use brute strength to
prevent swinging or movement. Use a tagline, or
tether, to control any movement. Keep all hands and
toes out from under the load when it is suspended.
8. Don’t Jerk!—Lift slowly and with a steady
application of power.
9. Put It Away!—After you’ve completed the job,
check the sling for any damage (If it’s damaged,
red tag it immediately or advise the sling inspector.),
then return it to the sling storage rack for
safekeeping until next usage.

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USA Standard Crane Hand Signals

Use Main Hoist. Tap fist on Use Whipline (Auxiliary Hoist). Lower Boom. Arm extended,
head; then use regular signals. Tap elbow with one hand, then Hoist. With forearm vertical,
fingers closed, thumb pointing
use regular signals. forefinger pointing up, move downward.
hand in small horizontal circle.

Raise Boom. Arm extended,

Lower. With arm extended Raise the Boom and Lower Lower the Boom and Raise
fingers closed, thumb downward, forefinger pointing the Load. With arm extended, the Load. With arm extended,
pointing upward. down, move hand in small thumb pointing up, flex fingers thumb pointing down, flex
horizontal circles. in and out as long as load fingers in and out as long as
movement is desired. load movement is desired.

Travel. Arm extended forward, Swing. Arm extended, point Travel. (One Track). Lock the Travel (Both Tracks). Use both
hand open and slightly raised, with finger in direction of swing track on side indicated by raised fists in front of body, making
make pushing motion in of boom. fist. Travel opposite track in a circular motion about each
direction of travel. direction indicated by circular other, indicating direction of
motion of other fist, rotated travel; forward or backward.
vertically in front of body. (For (For crawler cranes only.)
crawler cranes only).

Retract Boom (Telescoping Extend Boom (Telescoping Retract Boom (Telescoping

Extend Boom (Telescoping
Booms). Both fists in front of Boom). One Hand Signal. One Boom). One Hand Signal. One
Booms). Both fists in front of
body with thumbs pointing fist in front of chest with thumb fist in front of chest, thumb
body with thumbs pointing outward and heel of fist
pointing outward. toward each other. tapping chest.
tapping chest.

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Additional Signals for Bridge Cranes

Stop. Arm extended, palm Emergency Stop. Arm Move Slowly. Use one hand to Dog Everything. Clasp hands in
down, hold position rigidly. extended, palm down, move give any motion signal and place front of body.
hand rapidly right and left. other hand motionless in front of
hand giving the motion signal.
(Hoist slowly shown as example.)

Bridge Travel. Arm extended Trolley Travel. Palm up, fingers Multiple Trolleys. Hold up one Magnet is Disconnected. Crane
forward, hand open and slightly closed, thumb pointing in finger for block marked “1” and Operator spreads both hands
raised, make pushing motion in direction of motion, jerk two fingers for block marked apart palms up.
direction of travel. hand horizontally. “2”. Regular signals follow.

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Temperature, Lubrication
& Moisture are Factors in
Proper Storage
Care of Slings
The amount of care and proper maintenance a sling
receives will go a long way in determining its service
life. Following are guidelines which experience has
shown helpful.
Storage: Proper storage requires that slings be kept
in an area where they will not be exposed to water,
extreme heat, or corrosive fumes, liquids, and sprays,
of being run over or kinked.
Slings should never be left beneath loads or lying
around where they may be damaged. All slings,
when not in use, should be kept on a rack. Use of a
rack minimizes accidental damage and allows easier
monitoring of condition between regular inspections. A
rack will also save time by allowing larger slings to be
picked up and returned by crane, thereby
reducing manhandling.

Effects of Temperature
All wire rope should be protected from extremes of
temperature. The accepted rules are: Fiber core slings
should never be exposed to temperature in excess Lubrication
of 200°F. Steel cored slings should never be used at
Like any other machine, wire rope is thoroughly
temperatures above 400°F, or below minus 40°F.
lubricated at time of manufacture. Normally, for sling
It is not always easy to detect when wire rope has been use under ordinary conditions, no additional lubrication
damaged by heat. The most common visual signs are is required. However, if a sling is stored outside or in an
loss of lubrication and discoloration of wires. environment which would cause corrosion, lubrication
The best practice to follow is that if there is the should be applied during the service life to prevent
slightest suspicion that a sling was subjected to rusting or corroding.
high temperatures, it should be taken out of service If relubrication is indicated, the same type lubricant
immediately. If it is absolutely necessary to use slings applied during manufacture should be used. Your sling
outside of the above temperature range, the sling manufacturer can provide information on the type of
manufacturer should be consulted. lubricant to be used and best method of application.

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Basic Inspection Criteria 6. Bent Hooks: No more than 15 percent over the
normal throat openings, measured at the narrowest
For Wire Rope Slings point, or twisting of more than 10 degrees
The goal of a sling inspection is to evaluate remaining is permissible.
strength in a sling which has been used previously to 7. Metal Corrosion: Severe corrosion of the rope
determine if it is suitable for continued use. or end attachments which has caused pitting or
Specific inspection intervals and procedures are binding of wires should be cause for replacing the
required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act sling. Light rusting usually does not affect strength of
(OSHA) and by ANSI B30.9 Regulations, and the a sling, however.
responsibility for performance of inspections is placed In addition to these seven conditions specified by
squarely upon the sling user by Federal Legislation. OSHA, the following are also important:
As a starting point, the same work practices which 8. Pulled Eye Splices: Any evidence that eye splices
apply to all “working” wire ropes apply to wire rope have slipped, tucked strands have moved, or
which has been fabricated into a sling. Therefore, a pressed sleeves show serious damage may be
good working knowledge of wire rope design and sufficient cause to reject a sling.
construction will be not only useful but essential in
conducting a wire rope sling inspection. 9. Unbalance: A very common cause of damage is
the kink which results from pulling through a loop
But because wire rope is a rather complex machine, no while using a sling, thus causing wires and strands
precise rules can be given to determine exactly when to be deformed and pushed out of their original
a wire rope sling should be replaced. There are many position. This unbalances the sling, reducing
variables, and all must be considered. its strength.
OSHA specifies that a wire rope sling shall be removed DISPOSITION OF RETIRED SLINGS: the best
from service immediately if ANY of the following inspection program available is of no value if slings
conditions are present: which are worn out and have been retired are not
1. Broken Wires: For single-part slings, 10 randomly disposed of properly. When it is determined by the
distributed broken wires in one rope lay, or five inspector that a sling is worn out or damaged beyond
broken wires in one strand of one rope lay. For use, it should be tagged immediately DO NOT USE.
multi-part slings these same criteria apply to each of This sling should then be destroyed as soon as
the component ropes. For this inspection, a broken possible by cutting the eye and fittings from the rope
wire shall only be counted once; that is, each break with a torch. This will help assure that an employee will
should have two ends. not mistakenly use a sling which has been retired
2. Metal Loss: Wear or scraping of one-third the from service.
original diameter of outside individual wires. This is It should also be obvious that a good inspection
quite difficult to determine on slings and experience program will not only provide safer lifting conditions,
should be gained by the inspector by taking apart but will also extend the life of slings and thereby reduce
old slings and actually measuring wire diameters. lifting costs.
3. Distortion: Kinking, crushing, birdcaging or other
damage which distorts the rope structure. The Federal Work Rules Require Specific
main thing to look for is wires or strands that are Inspection Intervals
pushed out of their original positions in the rope. Government regulations are also specific on WHEN
Slight bends in a rope where wires or strands are to inspect.
still relatively in their original positions would not be Both ANSI Standard B30.9 and OSHA require that wire
considered serious damage. But good judgment rope slings receive two types of inspections: a DAILY
is indicated. visual inspection, and additional inspections where
4. Heat Damage: Any metallic discoloration or loss of service conditions warrant.
internal lubricant caused by exposure to heat. Daily visual inspections are intended to detect serious
5. Bad End Attachments: Cracked, bent or broken damage or deterioration which would weaken the sling.
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using the sling in a day-to-day job. He should look for How to Inspect
obvious things, such as broken wires, kinks, crushing, Precisely how to make proper, adequate inspections
broken attachments, severe corrosion, etc. is not detailed by OSHA—yet it is in the HOW of
Additional inspections should be performed at regular inspection that the big difference between a good
intervals based on, (1) frequency of sling use, (2) inspection and something less become apparent.
severity of service conditions, (3) nature of lifts, and (4) Inspection should follow a systematic procedure:
prior experience based on service life of slings used in
1. First, it is necessary that all parts of the sling are
similar circumstances.
readily visible. The sling should be laid out so every
It is required that these additional inspections be part is accessible.
carried out by a designated person who must have
2. Next, the sling should be sufficiently cleaned of dirt
good knowledge of wire rope. An accurate WRITTEN
and grease so wires and fittings are easily seen. This
and dated record of all conditions observed should
can usually be accomplished with a wire brush
be kept. Any deterioration of the sling which could
or rags.
result in appreciable loss of original strength should be
carefully noted, and determination made on whether 3. The sling should then be given a thorough,
further use would constitute a safety hazard. systematic examination throughout its entire length,
paying particular attention to sections showing the
most wear.
4. Special attention should also be paid to fittings and
end attachments, and areas of the sling adjacent to
these fittings.
5. When the worst section of a sling has been located,
this area should then be carefully checked against
the OSHA criteria.
6. Label or identify slings that are inspected.
7. Keep records of inspections that include dates and
corresponding conditions of slings.
8. Dispose immediately of slings that are rejected.
A knowledgeable inspector will also insist on proper
storage for out-of-use slings—to make his job easier
if not for the good of the slings. Inspections are much
easier—and probably more thorough—when slings are
available for inspection in an orderly arrangement, out
of the weather, away from heat and dirt.

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Standard End Fitting Combinations
To order sling legs, follow the criteria listed in pages 58 to 63. Choose the correct size from the tables
on the following pages. Determine the length needed and specify the end fittings required from the list of
combinations shown below.

Eye & Eye

Eye and Screw Pin Anchor Shackle

Eye & Thimble

Thimble & Slip-Thru Thimble

Eye & Hook

Eye & Thimble with

Sliding Choker Hook

Eye and Open Swage Socket

Eye & Crescent Thimble

Eye and Closed Swage Socket

Eye & Slip-Thru Thimble

Slip-Thru Thimble & Hook

Eye & Eye with

Thimble & Thimble Sliding Choker Hook

Slip-Thru Thimble &

Slip-Thru Thimble

Thimble & Hook

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EXTRA IMPROVED PLOW STEEL IWRC

RATED CAPACITY IN TONS

BASKET AT DEGREES
CERTEX ROPE DIAMETER
VERTICAL CHOKER VERTICAL
Cat. Ref. No. (INCHES) 30° 45° 60°
BASKET
CX02-0001 1/4 0.65 0.48 1.3 0.65 0.91 1.1
CX02-0002 5/6 1.0 0.74 2.0 1.0 1.4 4.7
CX02-0003 3/8 1.4 1.1 2.9 1.4 2.0 2.5
CX02-0004 7/16 1.9 1.4 3.9 1.9 2.7 3.4
CX02-0005 1/2 2.5 1.9 5.1 2.5 3.6 4.4
CX02-0006 9/16 3.2 2.4 6.4 3.2 4.5 5.5
CX02-0007 5/8 3.9 2.9 7.8 3.9 5.5 6.8
CX02-0008 3/4 5.6 4.1 11 5.6 7.9 9.7
CX02-0009 7/8 7.6 5.6 15 7.6 11 13
CX02-0010 1 9.8 7.2 20 9.8 14 17
CX02-0011 1 1/8 12 9.1 24 12 17 21
CX02-0012 1 1/4 15 11 30 15 21 26
CX02-0013 1 3/8 18 13 36 18 25 31
CX02-0014 1 1/2 21 16 42 21 30 37
CX02-0015 1 5/8 24 18 49 24 35 42
CX02-0016 1 3/4 28 21 57 28 40 49
CX02-0017 1 7/8 32 24 64 32 46 56
CX02-0018 2 37 28 73 37 52 63
CX02-0019 2 1/8 40 31 80 40 56 69
CX02-0020 2 1/4 44 35 89 44 63 77
CX02-0021 2 3/8 49 38 99 49 70 85
CX02-0022 2 1/2 54 42 109 54 77 94
CX02-0023 2 5/8 60 46 119 60 84 103
CX02-0024 2 3/4 65 51 130 65 92 113
CX02-0025 2 7/8 71 55 141 71 100 122
CX02-0026 3 77 60 153 77 108 132
CX02-0027 3 1/8 82 64 165 82 117 143
CX02-0028 3 1/4 89 69 177 89 125 153
CX02-0029 3 3/8 95 74 190 95 135 165
CX02-0030 3 1/2 102 79 203 102 144 176
CX02-0031 4 130 101 260 130 183 224
CX02-0032 4 1/2 160 124 320 160 225 276

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 DEGREES SHALL NOT BE USED
Rated Capacities shown apply only to 6x19 and 6x37 classification wire rope.

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EXTRA IMPROVED PLOW STEEL IWRC

LE
NG
HT
Standard Style

RATED CAPACITY IN TONS

2 LEG BRIDLE
CERTEX ROPE DIAMETER
VERTICAL
Cat. Ref. No. (INCHES) 30° 45° 60°

CX02-0033 1/4 1.3 0.65 0.91 1.1

CX02-0034 5/16 2.0 1.0 1.4 1.7
CX02-0035 3/8 2.9 1.4 2.0 2.5
CX02-0036 7/16 3.9 1.9 2.7 3.4
CX02-0037 1/2 5.1 2.5 3.6 4.4
CX02-0038 9/16 6.4 3.2 5.5 6.8
CX02-0039 5/8 7.8 3.9 5.5 6.8
CX02-0040 3/4 11 5.6 7.9 9.7
CX02-0041 7/8 15 7.6 11 13
CX02-0042 1 20 9.8 14 17
CX02-0043 1 1/8 24 12 17 21
CX02-0044 1 1/4 30 15 21 26
CX02-0045 1 3/8 36 18 25 31
CX02-0046 1 1/2 42 21 30 37
CX02-0047 1 5/8 49 24 35 42
CX02-0048 1 3/4 57 28 40 49
CX02-0049 1 7/8 64 32 46 56
CX02-0050 2 73 37 52 63

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 DEGREES SHALL NOT BE USED
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EXTRA IMPROVED PLOW STEEL IWRC

LE
NG
TH
Standard Style

RATED CAPACITY IN TONS

CERTEX ROPE DIAMETER 3 LEG BRIDLE

VERTICAL
Cat. Ref. No. (INCHES) 30° 45° 60°
CX02-0051 1/4 1.9 0.97 1.4 1.7
CX02-0052 5/16 3.0 1.5 2.1 2.6
CX02-0053 3/8 4.3 2.2 3.0 3.7
CX02-0054 7/16 5.8 2.9 4.1 5.0
CX02-0055 1/2 7.6 3.8 5.4 6.6
CX02-0056 9/16 9.6 4.8 6.8 8.3
CX02-0057 5/8 12 5.9 8.3 10
CX02-0058 3/4 17 8.4 12 15
CX02-0059 7/8 23 11 16 20
CX02-0060 1 29 15 21 26
CX02-0061 1 1/8 36 18 26 31
CX02-0062 1 1/4 44 22 31 38
CX02-0063 1 3/8 53 27 38 46
CX02-0064 1 1/2 63 32 45 55
CX02-0065 1 5/8 73 37 52 63
CX02-0066 1 3/4 85 42 62 74
CX02-0067 1 7/8 97 48 68 84
CX02-0068 2 110 55 78 95
CX02-0600 2 1/8 119 60 84 103
CX02-0601 2 1/4 133 67 94 116
CX02-0602 2 3/8 148 74 105 128
CX02-0603 2 1/2 163 82 115 141
CX02-0604 2 5/8 179 89 126 155
CX02-0605 2 3/4 195 97 138 169
CX02-0606 2 7/8 212 106 150 183
CX02-0607 3 230 155 162 199
CX02-0608 3 1/8 247 124 175 214
CX02-0609 3 1/4 266 133 188 230
CX02-0610 3 3/8 286 143 202 247
CX02-0611 3 1/2 305 152 215 264

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 DEGREES SHALL NOT BE USED
Rated Capacities shown apply only to 6x19 and 6x37 classification wire rope.

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LE
NG
TH
Standard Style

RATED CAPACITY IN TONS

CERTEX ROPE DIAMETER 4 LEG BRIDLE

VERTICAL
Cat. Ref. No. (INCHES) 30° 45° 60°
CX02-0069 1/4 2.6 1.3 1.8 2.2
CX02-0070 5/16 4.0 2.0 2.8 3.4
CX02-0071 3/8 5.7 2.9 4.1 5.0
CX02-0072 7/16 7.8 3.9 5.5 6.7
CX02-0073 1/2 10 5.1 7.1 8.8
CX02-0074 9/16 13 6.4 9.0 11
CX02-0075 5/8 16 7.8 11 14
CX02-0076 3/4 22 11 16 19
CX02-0077 7/8 30 15 21 26
CX02-0078 1 39 20 28 34
CX02-0079 1 1/8 48 24 34 42
CX02-0080 1 1/4 59 30 42 51
CX02-0081 1 3/8 71 36 50 62
CX02-0082 1 1/2 84 42 60 73
CX02-0083 1 5/8 98 49 69 85
CX02-0084 1 3/4 113 57 80 98
CX02-0085 1 7/8 129 64 91 112
CX02-0086 2 147 73 104 127
CX02-0850 2 1/8 159 80 112 138
CX02-0851 2 1/4 178 89 126 154
CX02-0852 2 3/8 197 99 139 171
CX02-0853 2 1/2 217 103 154 188
CX02-0854 2 5/8 238 119 168 206
CX02-0855 2 3/4 260 130 184 225
CX02-0856 2 7/8 282 141 200 244
CX02-0857 3 306 153 216 265
CX02-0858 3 1/8 330 165 233 286
CX02-0859 3 1/4 354 177 250 307
CX02-0860 3 3/8 381 190 269 330
CX02-0861 3 1/2 406 203 287 352

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 DEGREES SHALL NOT BE USED
Rated Capacities shown apply only to 6x19 and 6x37 classification wire rope.

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STAINLESS STEEL TYPE 302 OR 304 IWRC

CERTEX CERTEX
ROPE DIAMETER
Cat. Ref. No. Cat. Ref. No. VERTICAL CHOKER VERTICAL BASKET
(INCHES)
Type 302 Type 304

CX02-0087 CX02-0107 1/4 0.61 0.38 1.0

CX02-0088 CX02-0108 5/16 0.86 0.58 1.6
CX02-0089 CX02-0109 3/8 1.1 0.82 2.2
CX02-0090 CX02-0110 7/16 1.5 1.1 3.1
CX02-0091 CX02-0111 1/2 2.2 1.6 4.3
CX02-0092 CX02-0112 9/16 2.7 2.0 5.4
CX02-0093 CX02-0113 5/8 3.3 2.5 6.7
CX02-0094 CX02-0114 3/4 4.7 3.5 9.4
CX02-0095 CX02-0115 7/8 6.3 4.7 13
CX02-0096 CX02-0116 1 8.1 6.0 16
CX02-0097 CX02-0117 1 1/8 10 7.4 20
CX02-0098 CX02-0118 1 1/4 12 9.1 24
CX02-0099 CX02-0119 1 3/8 14 11 28
CX02-0100 CX02-0120 1 1/2 17 13 33
CX02-0101 CX02-0121 1 5/8 20 15 40
CX02-0102 CX02-0122 1 3/4 22 17 45
CX02-0103 CX02-0123 1 7/8 25 19 51
CX02-0104 CX02-0124 2 28 21 57
CX02-0105 CX02-0125 2 1/8 32 23 63
CX02-0106 CX02-0126 2 1/4 35 25 69

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 DEGREES SHALL NOT BE USED
Rated Capacities shown apply only to 6x19 and 6x37 classification wire rope.

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SLING BODY SINGLE PART SLING TWO LEG BRIDLE OR BASKET

CERTEX CERTEX CERTEX CERTEX
DIAMETER VERTICAL
Cat. Ref. No. Cat. Ref. No. VERTICAL CHOKER Cat. Ref. No. Cat. Ref. No. 30° 45° 60°
(INCHES) BASKET
7 x 7 x 7 CONSTRUCTION 7 x 7 x 7 CONSTRUCTION
1/4 CX02-0127 — 0.50 0.34 1.0 CX02-0157 — 0.50 0.71 0.87
3/8 CX02-0128 — 1.1 0.74 2.2 CX02-0158 — 1.1 1.5 1.9
1/2 CX02-0129 — 1.9 1.3 3.7 CX02-0159 — 1.9 2.6 3.2
5/8 CX02-0130 — 2.8 1.9 5.5 CX02-0160 — 2.8 3.9 4.8
3/4 CX02-0131 — 3.8 2.6 7.6 CX02-0161 — 3.8 5.4 6.6
7/8 CX02-0132 — 5.0 3.4 10.0 CX02-0162 — 5.0 7.31 8.7
1 CX02-0133 — 6.4 4.4 13 CX02-0163 — 6.4 9.1 11
7 x 7 x 19 CONSTRUCTION 7 x 7 x 19 CONSTRUCTION
1/2 CX02-0134 — 1.9 1.3 3.8 CX02-0164 — 1.9 2.7 3.3
5/8 CX02-0135 — 2.9 2.0 5.8 CX02-0165 — 2.9 4.1 5.0
3/4 CX02-0136 — 4.1 2.8 8.1 CX02-0166 — 4.1 5.8 7.0
7/8 CX02-0137 — 5.4 3.7 11 CX02-0167 — 5.4 7.6 9.4
1 CX02-0138 — 6.9 4.7 14 CX02-0168 — 6.9 9.7 12
1 1/8 CX02-0139 — 8.3 5.8 17 CX02-0169 — 8.3 12 14
1 1/4 CX02-0140 — 9.9 7.0 20 CX02-0170 — 9.9 14 17
7 x 6 x 19 OR 7 x 6 x 37 CONSTRUCTION 7 x 6 x 19 OR 7 x 6 x 37 CONSTRUCTION
3/4 CX02-0141 CX02-0149 3.8 2.6 7.6 CX02-0171 CX02-0179 3.8 5.4 6.6
7/8 CX02-0142 CX02-0150 5.0 3.4 10 CX02-0172 CX02-0180 5.0 7.1 8.7
1 CX02-0143 CX02-0151 6.4 4.4 13 CX02-0173 CX02-0181 6.4 9.1 11
1 1/8 CX02-0144 CX02-0152 7.7 5.4 15 CX02-0174 CX02-0182 7.7 11 13
1 1/4 CX02-0145 CX02-0153 9.3 6.5 19 CX02-0175 CX02-0183 9.3 13 16
1 3/8 CX02-0146 CX02-0154 11 7.7 22 CX02-0176 CX02-0184 11 15 19
1 1/2 CX02-0147 CX02-0155 13 9.0 26 CX02-0177 CX02-0185 13 18 22
1 5/8 CX02-0148 CX02-0156 15 10 30 CX02-0178 CX02-0186 15 21 26

RATED CAPACITIES BASKET HITCH BASED ON D/d OF 10 OR GREATER

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 DEGREES SHALL NOT BE USED

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MULTI-PART BRAIDED SLINGS are wire rope slings

fabricated by taking a single long length of aircraft cable
or IWRC wire rope and braiding it back and forth along
the entire sling design length, including the sling eyes, to
form a single, high-capacity sling. Multi-part slings achieve
capacities greater than single-part slings of the same
diameter wire rope or cable, and in the case of 9-part
slings, the capacity increase is significant. Multi-part slings
are significantly more flexible than single-part slings of like
capacity. Because multi-part slings are made up of many
smaller wire ropes or cables, the slings can bend around
smaller diameters without taking a permanent set or kink.
The availability of EEIPS wire rope greater than 3-1/2 inches
in diameter is extremely limited; slings fabricated with EEIPS
rope in these sizes are subject to availability of the rope
itself, which may or may not be obtainable.

COMPONENT ROPE OR
CABLE DIAMETER VERTICAL CHOKER VERTICAL BASKET
(INCHES)
Component: 7x19 Galvanized Aircraft Cable
3/32 0.21 0.18 0.42
1/8 0.42 0.37 0.84
3/16 0.88 0.77 1.8
1/4 1.5 1.3 2.9
5/16 2.1 1.8 4.1
3/8 3.0 2.6 6.0
Component: 6x19, 6x36 IWRC Wire Rope
EIPS EEIPS EIPS EEIPS EIPS EEIPS
1/4 1.4 1.6 1.2 1.4 2.9 3.1
5/16 2.2 2.4 1.9 2.1 4.4 4.9
3/8 3.2 3.5 2.8 3.0 6.3 7.0
7/16 4.3 4.7 3.7 4.1 8.6 9.4
1/2 5.6 6.1 4.9 5.4 11 12
9/16 7.1 7.8 6.2 6.8 14 16
5/8 8.7 9.5 7.6 8.3 17 19
3/4 12 14 11 12 25 27
7/8 17 18 15 16 33 37
1 22 24 19 21 43 48
1-1/8 27 30 24 26 55 60
1-1/4 34 37 29 32 67 74
1-3/8 40 45 35 39 81 89
1-1/2 48 53 42 46 96 105
1-5/8 55 61 49 54 111 123
1-3/4 64 71 56 62 129 142
1-7/8 73 80 64 71 146 161
2 83 91 73 80 166 182

Approximate Capacity of 3-Part Braided Slings – tons of 2000 lbs.; 5:1 design factor
Flemish Eye Mechanical Splice 7x19 GAC; 6x19, 6x36 IWRC Wire Rope

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WIRE ROPE SLINGS

Length Length Length
of of of
Sling Sling Sling
(SL) (SL) (SL)

EXTRA IMPROVED PLOW STEEL IWRC

RATED CAPACITY IN TONS

ROPE SINGLE LEG

CERTEX
DIAMETER VERTICAL
Cat. Ref. No. VERTICAL CHOKER
(INCHES) BASKET
3/16 CX02-0187 1.1 0.94 2.2
1/4 CX02-0188 1.9 1.7 3.8
5/16 CX02-0189 2.9 2.6 5.9
3/8 CX02-0190 4.2 3.7 8.5
7/16 CX02-0191 5.7 5.0 11
1/2 CX02-0192 7.4 6.5 15
9/16 CX02-0193 9.4 8.2 19
5/8 CX02-0194 12 10 23
3/4 CX02-0195 16 14 33
7/8 CX02-0196 22 19 45
1 CX02-0197 29 25 58
1 1/8 CX02-0198 36 32 73
1 1/4 CX02-0199 45 39 89
1 3/8 CX02-0200 54 47 108
1 1/2 CX02-0201 64 56 127
1 5/8 CX02-0202 74 65 148
1 3/4 CX02-0203 86 75 171
1 7/8 CX02-0204 97 85 195
2 CX02-0205 111 97 222

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 EYE WIDTH OR LESS THAN THE NOMINAL SLING DIAMETER
RATED CAPACITIES BASED ON DESIGN FACTOR OF 5
HORIZONTAL SLING ANGLES LESS THAN 30 DEGREES SHALL NOT BE USED
Rated Capacities shown apply only to 6x19, 7x19, and 6x37 classification wire rope.

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Length Length

Length

EXTRA IMPROVED PLOW STEEL IWRC

RATED CAPACITY IN TONS

ROPE SINGLE LEG

CERTEX
DIAMETER
Cat. Ref. No. VERTICAL
(INCHES) VERTICAL CHOKER
BASKET
3/16 CX02-0206 1.6 1.4 3.2
1/4 CX02-0207 2.9 2.5 5.7
5/16 CX02-0208 4.4 3.9 8.8
3/8 CX02-0209 6.3 5.5 13
7/16 CX02-0210 8.6 5.0 17
1/2 CX02-0211 11 9.8 22
9/16 CX02-0212 14 12 28
5/8 CX02-0213 17 15 35
3/4 CX02-0214 25 22 49
7/8 CX02-0215 33 29 67
1 CX02-0216 43 38 87
1 1/8 CX02-0217 55 48 109
1 1/4 CX02-0218 67 59 134
1 3/8 CX02-0219 81 71 161
1 1/2 CX02-0220 96 84 191
1 5/8 CX02-0221 111 97 222
1 3/4 CX02-0222 128 112 257
1 7/8 CX02-0223 146 128 292
2 CX02-0224 166 145 332

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 EYE WIDTH OR LESS THAN THE NOMINAL SLING DIAMETER
RATED CAPACITIES BASED ON DESIGN FACTOR OF 5
HORIZONTAL SLING ANGLES LESS THAN 30 DEGREES SHALL NOT BE USED
Rated Capacities shown apply only to 6x19, 7x19, and 6x37 classification wire rope.

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EXTRA IMPROVED PLOW STEEL IWRC
RATED CAPACITY IN TONS

SINGLE LEG
ROPE
CERTEX
DIAMETER
Cat. Ref. No. VERTICAL
(INCHES) VERTICAL CHOKER
BASKET

1/8 CX02-0225 1.1 0.95 2.2

3/16 CX02-0226 2.2 1.9 4.3
1/4 CX02-0227 3.8 3.3 7.6
5/16 CX02-0228 5.5 4.8 11
3/8 CX02-0229 8 7 16
7/16 CX02-0230 11 10 23
1/2 CX02-0231 15 13 30
9/16 CX02-0232 19 16 38
5/8 CX02-0233 23 20 46
3/4 CX02-0234 33 29 36
7/8 CX02-0235 45 39 89
1 CX02-0236 58 51 116
1 1/8 CX02-0237 73 64 146
1 1/4 CX02-0238 89 78 179
1 3/8 CX02-0239 108 94 215
1 1/2 CX02-0240 127 111 255
1 5/8 CX02-0241 148 130 296
1 3/4 CX02-0242 171 150 343
1 7/8 CX02-0243 195 171 390
2 CX02-0244 222 194 443

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 EYE WIDTH OR LESS THAN THE NOMINAL SLING DIAMETER
RATED CAPACITIES BASED ON DESIGN FACTOR OF 5
HORIZONTAL SLING ANGLES LESS THAN 30 DEGREES SHALL NOT BE USED
Rated Capacities shown for 1/8” through 3/8” apply only to 7x19 galvanized wire rope.
Rated Capacities shown for 3/8” apply only to 6x19, and 6x37 classification wire rope.

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COMPONENT ROPE OR
CABLE DIAMETER VERTICAL CHOKER VERTICAL BASKET
(INCHES)

Component: 7x19 Galvanized Aircraft Cable

3/32 0.63 0.55 1.3
1/8 1.3 1.1 2.5
3/16 2.6 2.3 5.3
1/4 4.4 3.9 8.8
5/16 6.2 5.4 12.3
3/8 9.1 7.9 18.1
Component: 6x19, 6x36 IWRC Wire Rope
EIPS EEIPS EIPS EEIPS EIPS EEIPS
1/4 4.3 4.7 3.7 4.1 8.6 9.4
5/16 6.6 7.3 5.8 6.4 13 15
3/8 10 10 8.3 9.2 19 21
7/16 13 14 11 12 26 28
1/2 17 18 15 16 34 37
9/16 21 23 19 20 42 47
5/8 26 29 23 25 52 57
3/4 37 41 32 36 74 82
7/8 50 55 44 48 100 110
1 65 72 57 63 130 143
1-1/8 82 90 72 79 164 180
1-1/4 100 111 88 97 201 222
1-3/8 121 134 106 117 242 267
1-1/2 144 158 126 138 287 315
1-5/8 166 184 146 161 333 368
1-3/4 193 213 169 186 386 426
1-7/8 219 242 192 212 438 484
2 249 273 218 239 499 547
2-1/4 311 343 272 300 622 685
2-1/2 381 418 333 366 761 837
2-3/4 455 500 398 438 910 1000
3 536 590 469 516 1071 1179
3-1/4 620 684 542 599 1240 1368
3-1/2 711 782 622 686 1421 1565
3-3/4 808 898 707 786 1615 1797
4 907 1017 794 890 1814 2034
4-1/4 1012 1142 885 999 2024 2283
4-1/2 1119 1274 979 1115 2238 2548

Approximate Capacity of 9-Part Braided Slings – tons of 2000 lbs.; 5:1 design factor
Flemish Eye Mechanical Splice 7x19 GAC; 6x19, 6x36 IWRC Wire Rope

EIPS - Extra Improved Plow Steel | EEIPS - Extra Extra Improved Plow Steel | Rated capacities of basket hitch based on D/d ratio of 25 times
the component rope diameter | Rated capacities based on pin or hook diameter no larger than natural eye width or less than the nominal sling
diameter | Horizontal sling angles less than 30° shall not be used | For new slings or slings in new, unused condition

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WIRE ROPE SLINGS

A GROMMET is a unique type of wire rope sling that forms a continuous loop. CERTEX fabricates strand (rope)
laid mechanical splice grommets of any length in sizes up to 3 inches.

GROMMET BODY
DIAMETER VERTICAL CHOKER VERTICAL BASKET
(INCHES)
Component: 6x19, 6x36 IWRC Wire Rope
EIPS EEIPS EIPS EEIPS EIPS EEIPS
1/4 1.1 1.2 0.74 0.82 2.1 2.3
5/16 1.6 1.8 1.2 1.3 3.3 3.6
3/8 2.4 2.6 1.6 1.8 4.7 5.2
7/16 3.2 3.5 2.2 2.4 6.4 7.0
1/2 4.1 4.6 2.9 3.2 8.3 9.1
9/16 5.2 5.8 3.7 4.0 10 12
5/8 6.4 7.1 4.5 5.0 13 14
3/4 9.2 10 6.4 7.1 18 20
7/8 12 14 8.7 9.6 25 27
1 16 18 11 12 32 36
1-1/8 20 22 14 16 41 45
1-1/4 25 27 17 19 50 55
1-3/8 30 33 21 23 60 66
1-1/2 36 39 25 27 71 78
1-5/8 41 46 29 32 82 91
1-3/4 48 53 33 37 95 105
1-7/8 54 60 38 42 109 120
2 62 68 43 47 124 135
2-1/4 77 85 54 59 154 170
2-1/2 94 104 66 73 188 207
2-3/4 113 124 79 87 225 248
3 133 146 93 102 265 292

Approximate Capacity of Strand Laid Grommets – tons of 2000 lbs.; 5:1 design factor
Flemish Eye Mechanical Splice; 6x19, 6x36 IWRC Wire Rope

EIPS - Extra Improved Plow Steel | EEIPS - Extra Extra Improved Plow Steel | Rated capacities of basket hitch and vertical lift based on D/d ratio of 5 times
the body diameter of the finished grommet | Rated capacities based on pin or hook no smaller than 5 times the grommet body diameter | Horizontal sling
angles less than 30° shall not be used | For new slings or slings in new, unused condition

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GROMMET BODY
DIAMETER 60° BASKET 45° BASKET 30° BASKET
(INCHES)

Component: 6x19, 6x36 IWRC Wire Rope

EIPS EEIPS EIPS EEIPS EIPS EEIPS

1/4 1.8 2.0 1.5 1.7 1.1 1.2

5/16 2.8 3.1 2.3 2.6 1.6 1.8

3/8 4.1 4.5 3.3 3.7 2.4 2.6

7/16 5.5 6.1 4.5 4.9 3.2 3.5

1/2 7.2 7.9 5.9 6.4 4.1 4.6

9/16 9.1 10 7.4 8.1 5.2 5.8

5/8 11 12 9.1 10 6.4 7.1

3/4 16 18 13 14 9.2 10

7/8 22 24 18 19 12 14

1 28 31 23 25 16 18

1-1/8 35 39 29 32 20 22

1-1/4 43 48 35 39 25 27

1-3/8 52 57 42 47 30 33

1-1/2 62 68 50 55 36 39

1-5/8 71 79 58 64 41 46

1-3/4 83 91 68 75 48 53

1-7/8 94 104 77 85 54 60

2 107 117 87 96 62 68

2-1/4 133 147 109 120 77 85

2-1/2 163 179 133 146 94 104

2-3/4 195 215 160 175 113 124

3 230 253 188 206 133 146

Approximate Capacity of Strand Laid Grommets, Basket Hitches – tons of 2000 lbs.;
5:1 design factor; Flemish Eye Mechanical Splice; 6x19, 6x36 IWRC Wire Rope

EIPS - Extra Improved Plow Steel | EEIPS - Extra Extra Improved Plow Steel | Rated capacity of basket hitch based on D/d ratio of 5 times
the body diameter of the finished grommet | Rated capacities based on pin or hook no smaller than 5 times the grommet body diameter
Horizontal sling angles less than 30° shall not be used | For new slings or slings in new, unused condition

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WIRE ROPE SLINGS

RATED CAPACITY IN TONS
Open-Open Closed-Closed Open-Closed
ROPE EXTRA IMPROVED
CERTEX CERTEX CERTEX PLOW STEEL IWRC
DIAMETER
Cat. Ref. No. Cat. Ref. No. Cat. Ref. No.
(INCHES) VERTICAL
1/4 CX02-0392 CX02-0422 CX02-0615 0.68
5/16 CX02-0393 CX02-0423 CX02-0616 1.1
3/8 CX02-0394 CX02-0424 CX02-0617 1.5
7/16 CX02-0395 CX02-0425 CX02-0618 2.0
1/2 CX02-0396 CX02-0426 CX02-0619 2.7
9/16 CX02-0397 CX02-0427 CX02-0620 3.4
5/8 CX02-0398 CX02-0428 CX02-0621 4.1
3/4 CX02-0399 CX02-0429 CX02-0622 5.9
7/8 CX02-0400 CX02-0430 CX02-0623 8.0
1 CX02-0401 CX02-0431 CX02-0624 10
1 1/8 CX02-0402 CX02-0432 CX02-0625 13
1 1/4 CX02-0403 CX02-0433 CX02-0626 16
1 3/8 CX02-0404 CX02-0434 CX02-0627 19
1 1/2 CX02-0405 CX02-0435 CX02-0628 23
1 5/8 CX02-0406 CX02-0436 CX02-0629 26
1 3/4 CX02-0407 CX02-0437 CX02-0630 31
1 7/8 CX02-0408 CX02-0438 CX02-0631 35
2 CX02-0409 CX02-0439 CX02-0632 40
2 1/8 CX02-0410 CX02-0440 CX02-0633 44
2 1/4 CX02-0411 CX02-0441 CX02-0634 49
2 3/8 CX02-0412 CX02-0442 CX02-0635 55
2 1/2 CX02-0413 CX02-0443 CX02-0636 60
2 5/8 CX02-0414 CX02-0444 CX02-0637 66
2 3/4 CX02-0415 CX02-0445 CX02-0638 72
2 7/8 CX02-0416 CX02-0446 CX02-0639 78
3 CX02-0417 CX02-0447 CX02-0640 85
3 1/4 CX02-0418 CX02-0448 CX02-0640 98
3 1/2 CX02-0420 CX02-0450 CX02-0643 113
4 CX02-0421 CX02-0451 CX02-0644 144

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 DEGREES SHALL NOT BE USED
Rated Capacities shown apply only to 6x19 and 6x37 classification wire rope.

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Open-Open
Single rope legs and open swaged sockets.

Length of Pendant is
measured as indicated
on sketches.

NOTE: When ordering,

Open-Closed customer should specify
Single rope legs and open/closed swaged sockets. parallel or right angle
(90°) socket pins.

Closed-Closed
Single rope legs and closed swaged sockets.
Boom pendants with swaged fittings.

Open-Open Open-Closed Closed-Closed Open-Open Open-Closed Closed-Closed

FIBER CORE IWRC

ROPE DIA. VERTICAL VERTICAL
(IN)
CERTEX CERTEX CERTEX CERTEX CERTEX CERTEX
EIPS EIPS EEIPS
Cat. Ref. No. Cat. Ref. No. Cat. Ref. No. Cat. Ref. No. Cat. Ref. No. Cat. Ref. No.
1/4 CX02-0452 CX02-0496 CX02-0540 0.60 CX02-0474 CX02-0518 CX02-0562 0.68 0.74

5/16 CX02-0453 CX02-0497 CX02-0541 0.94 CX02-0485 CX02-0519 CX02-0563 1.1 1.2

3/8 CX02-0454 CX02-0498 CX02-0542 1.3 CX02-0486 CX02-0520 CX02-0564 1.5 1.7

7/16 CX02-0455 CX02-0499 CX02-0542 1.8 CX02-0486 CX02-0521 CX02-0565 2.0 2.2

1/2 CX02-0456 CX02-0500 CX02-0543 2.4 CX02-0487 CX02-0522 CX02-0566 2.7 2.9

9/16 CX02-0457 CX02-0501 CX02-0544 3.0 CX02-0488 CX02-0523 CX02-0567 3.4 3.7

5/8 CX02-0458 CX02-0502 CX02-0545 3.7 CX02-0489 CX02-0524 CX02-0567 4.1 4.5

3/4 CX02-0459 CX02-0503 CX02-0546 5.2 CX02-0490 CX02-0523 CX02-0568 5.9 6.5

7/8 CX02-0460 CX02-0504 CX02-0547 7.1 CX02-0491 CX02-0524 CX02-0569 8.0 8.8

1 CX02-0461 CX02-0505 CX02-0548 9.2 CX02-0492 CX02-0525 CX02-0570 10 11

1 1/8 CX02-0462 CX02-0506 CX02-0549 12 CX02-0493 CX02-0526 CX02-0571 13 14

1 1/4 CX02-0463 CX02-0507 CX02-0550 14 CX02-0494 CX02-0527 CX02-0572 16 18

1 3/8 CX02-0464 CX02-0508 CX02-0551 17 CX02-0945 CX02-0528 CX02-0573 19 21

1 1/2 CX02-0465 CX02-0509 CX02-0552 20 CX02-0946 CX02-0528 CX02-0574 23 25

1 5/8 CX02-0466 CX02-0510 CX02-0553 24 CX02-0947 CX02-0529 CX02-0575 26 29

1 3/4 CX02-0467 CX02-0511 CX02-0554 27 CX02-0948 CX02-0530 CX02-0576 31 34

1 7/8 CX02-0468 CX02-0512 CX02-0555 31 CX02-0949 CX02-0531 CX02-0577 35 38

2 CX02-0469 CX02-0513 CX02-0556 35 CX02-0950 CX02-0532 CX02-0578 40 43

2 1/8 CX02-0470 CX02-0514 CX02-0557 39 CX02-0951 CX02-0533 CX02-0579 44 49

2 1/4 CX02-0471 CX02-0515 CX02-0558 44 CX02-0952 CX02-0534 CX02-0580 49 54

2 3/8 CX02-0472 CX02-0516 CX02-0559 49 CX02-0953 CX02-0535 CX02-0581 55 60

2 1/2 CX02-0473 CX02-0517 CX02-0560 54 CX02-0954 CX02-0536 CX02-0582 60 66

RATED CAPACITY IN TONS

Rated Capacities Shown Apply Only To 6x19 and 6x36 Classification Wire Rope

* Values given apply when pendants are used as slings or sling assemblies.
When used in a Boom suspension system, other values apply; consult rope manufacturer.

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