Proper Use of Wire and Rope Slings

SLING ANGLES AFFECT THE LOAD ON THE LEGS OF A SLING

SLING ANGLE (also called Angle of Loading) is the angle measured between a horizontal line and the sling leg or body. This angle is very important and can have a dramatic effect on the rated load of a sling. As illustrated here, when this angle DECREASES, the LOAD ON EACH LEG INCREASES. This principle applies whether one sling is used with legs at an angle in a basket hitch, or for multi-leg bridle slings. Angles less than 30 degrees should not be used.