Rigging Slings
Not every lift calls for the same sling. Some jobs need flexibility and shock absorption, others demand raw strength or resistance to heat and abrasion, and the right answer usually comes down to material. Our rigging slings fall into two broad camps: synthetic slings, which flex and conform to a load, and metal slings, built for raw durability in the harshest conditions. Within those camps, five core types cover nearly every application: nylon, polyester, plasma®, wire rope, and chain. A few designs, like the eye and eye sling and the endless sling, are available in both nylon and polyester, so the construction style isn't locked to a single material either.
Whatever the lift, every sling we carry is built from top-quality materials, USA-made where it counts, so you're never choosing between the right sling and the right quality.
Synthetic Slings
Synthetic slings trade the rigidity of metal for flexibility, lighter weight, and, in many cases, better protection for the load itself.
Nylon
Nylon slings are dense and strong, but pliable enough to conform around the object they're lifting, which makes nylon the material of choice for delicate or finished equipment. That same pliability comes with stretch: nylon gives about 6-8% at length, enough to rule it out for some applications. It also absorbs liquids readily, so acid exposure can weaken the webbing over time. Every nylon sling uses industrial-grade webbing rated at 9,800 lbs. per inch, tagged with working load limits across hitch types.
Polyester
Polyester round slings share nylon's tough, web-like construction but stretch far less, about 3%, making polyester the pick when strength matters more than give. It also holds up where nylon can't, standing up to bleaching agents and acids without losing strength. A color-coded jacket ties directly to weight rating for easy at-a-glance safety checks, and a sewn-in tag carries the manufacturer's size, type, and capacity details.
High Performance Roundslings
High performance roundslings combine advanced inner fibers with a protective outer jacket for a load-conforming sling that's both strong and light. Low elongation makes them a natural fit for low-headroom jobs, and their reduced weight means fewer riggers are needed to move and set them, speeding up the whole process. Choose from UHMPE, Twin-Path®, Single-Path, or Sparkeater® depending on your application, all USA-made with a 5:1 design factor.
Metal Slings
When a job calls for raw strength, heat resistance, or standing up to the roughest handling on site, metal slings step in where synthetic materials reach their limits.
Wire Rope
Wire rope slings deliver high tensile strength for heavier loads, at a lower weight and cost than a comparable chain sling. Construction is classified by wire count per strand and strand count around the core; a 6x37 wire rope, for instance, runs 6 strands of 37 wires. More wires mean better flexibility and kink resistance but more vulnerability to abrasion, while fewer, thicker wires push the other way: larger diameter, better abrasion resistance, less flexibility. Durability is the headline here, but that doesn't excuse skipping inspection. Abuse or misuse still damages wire rope in ways that compromise safety. Every wire rope sling we carry is made to order.
Chain
Chain slings, also called crane slings or crane lifting straps, are built for the toughest environments and duty cycles. They shrug off both cutting and abrasion, and hold full lifting capacity up to 400°F (204°C) without losing strength. Grade 80 alloy steel is the industry standard, but Grade 100 is catching on fast, delivering about 25% more strength per chain diameter at a lighter weight; every chain sling we carry is available in Grade 100 by request. Chain also offers the widest range of custom configurations of any sling type, including single leg, double leg, basket, double basket, endless basket, and double endless designs. Every chain sling is fully customizable and proof-tested automatically before shipment, at no extra charge.
Proof Testing Policies
Every rigging sling we sell is eligible for proof testing before shipment, but whether that testing happens automatically depends on the category:
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Plasma®, high performance, and chain slings are proof-tested automatically before they ship, at no extra charge.
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Nylon, polyester, and wire rope slings aren't proof-tested by default. Request it for a nominal charge, based on sling size, when you place your order with your product expert.
Lifting Sling Protection
ASME B30.9 (2021) 9-5.10.4(d) requires that "slings in contact with edges, corners, protrusions, or abrasive surfaces shall be protected with a material of sufficient strength, thickness, and construction to prevent damage." Sling protectors keep both your sling and your load safer during a lift, extending sling life while cutting down the risk of on-the-job injury.
