_Alwaye consider the alin angles when making ait. The angle ofthe sling can reduce the capacity of al he rigging due to ling tension
‘As an example a horizontal sling angle of 30° wilincrease the tension factor by 2 times therefore doubling the weigh eltby the sling and all related rigging
‘You can use the chart below to calculate tension factors. If appropriate overhead clearance is available, most riggers use a 60" equilateral triangle as a
‘benchmark angle. A 60° equilateral rangle has three equal sides making it a quick and easy reference point fr estimating your sing angle, fa more erica
assessment ofthe sling angle is necessary, the information below can assist in more precise angle calculations. Calculations should always be verled by a
qualified person,
Reduction Factor Chart
Vertical Choker (Vo) ating of ech sng = 8000Ibs Seu aE Ir
Measured Height (H) = 84” aes fa ee
Messued Length (.) = 96
Reduction Fctor= 84H) + 961) = 675 1 soot
Sing rating is reduced by = 675 s
8,000 Ibs (VC) x 875 = 7,000Ibs of lifting capacity maa a pa
ering 0s wo tans
66 71038
eo yo h06e
Increasing Tension 06 oe 108
266 oo 185
Fgging~2stngs in vere Witch
Lifting weight (LW) per sling - 1,200lbs oe bani vee
‘Measured Length (L) = 120° 766 50° 1308
Measured Height (H) = 96"
“enslon Factor (TF) = 120"() +96") =1.25 707 ae aie
Minima Vertical Rated Capacity required fr this
eee 643 40° 1,555
Ji = 1200 LW) 1.25 (TF)= 1500 per ing
sm ae 72
5 0° 2