Here at Lifting Gear Direct we are able to supply many types of lifting slings our standard range of slings includes the round sling typ available in safe working loads from 1000Kg up to 12000Kg, and in standard 1 metre increments or to suit the customers required length within 2-3 days. We also supply flat slings with safe working loads ranging from 1000Kg up to 12000Kg again in 1 metre increments or to required length.

Our team can also carry out hand splicing on site to rope slings ranging from 4mm up to 64mm diameters in any length termination and circumference. We are also able to produce special one off slings to a customers special requirements.

Having out own machines on site enables us to carry out re-webs to customers that have slings with metal end fittings, they will then be re-tested and issued with a new test certificate.

Please take a look at some of our products and if you can't see what you are looking for or have any questions then please give us a call, we are always happy to help.

Round Slings

Round slings are a simple yet efficient piece of lifting equipment and are gentle on surface contract. All round slings are colour coded allowing theur safe working load to be easily identified. (see diagram) All round slings include a label stating length and tonnage. The round sling has an inner core made from high tensile polyester fibre, this has been wound continuously without joins to provide maximum strength. This core is protected by means of a tough woven tubulat sleeve which is also made from polyester without side stitch. This enables both the inner core and the surface of the object being lifted to be protected.

Safety Colour Code 7:1	Straight Lift	Choke Lift	Basket Lift	Basket Lift	Basket Lift	Multi Leg Slings	Multi Leg Slings
Mode Factor	1.0	0.8	2.0	1.4	1.0	1.4	2.0
Violet	1000	800	2000	1400	1000	1400	2000
Green	2000	1600	4000	2800	2000	2800	4000
Yellow	3000	2400	6000	4200	3000	4200	6000
Grey	4000	3200	8000	5600	4000	5600	8000
Red	5000	4000	10000	7000	5000	7000	10000
Brown	6000	4800	12000	8400	6000	8400	12000
Blue	8000	6400	16000	11200	8000	11200	16000
Orange	10000	8000	20000	14000	10000	14000	20000
Orange	12000	9600	24000	16800	12000	16800	24000

Web Slings

Flat web slings are simple yet an efficient piece of lifting equipment, these slings are colour coded allowing their safe working load to be easily identified (see chart) All our flat web slings include a label stating the length & safe working load, manufactured from 100% heavy duty polyester webbing so these slings are less likely to scratch or damage the load being lifted, they are light weight, resistant to mildew & bacterial growth and have extremely low elongation. Can be used in choker, vertical & basket hitches. We also manufacture wear sleeves to protect the sling and the item being lifted.

Safe working load 1000Kg to 12000Kg as standard
Colour coded to EN 1492-1
Any lengths manufactured to customer requirements
Steel end fitting to customer requirements
Wear sleeves as an option
Safety factor 7:1

Displosable One Way Slings

Our one way slings are all manufactured inhouse to BS 3481-3 from polyester or poluproplene with a safety factor of 5:1. These slings are used for the lifting and unloading operation unit they are off loaded at the final destination were the customer will use their own slings. Can be manufactured endless or with soft eyes each end in any length or safe working load.

Having our own machines on site enables us to carry out re-webs to customers own slings that have metal end fitting, then be retested and issued with a new test certificate, we are also able to manufacture special slings to any length, width and safe working load.

Fibre Rope Slings

We can manufacture fibre rope slings from synthetic or natural fibre depending on the application all inhouse. There are five basic types of slings, single leg with an eye spliced each end, endless type two legs with master link, three legs with master link and four legs with master link. All can be terminated with hooks, rings, shackles or soft eyes. Labelled with the safe working load, date of manufacture, diameter and unique serial number.

Sisal Rope & Manilla Rope

Good gripping qualities
Rot proofed at manufacture

Polypropylene Rope

Completely rot proof
Water proof
Excellent resistance to acids & alkalis
Low stretch under load

Nylon Rope

Stonger than man made fibre
Hard wearing
Soft to the touch
High stretch, ideal for shock loading.

Wear Sleeves

We can manufacture and fit wear sleeves to suit any of our lifting slings, any length or width in heavy duty webbing to help protect the sling and the item being lifted. Can be supplied in light duty webbing tube, heavy duty sewn webbing or puc tube.

Using webbing slings safely

Maintenance and Inspections of Webbing Slings

All webbing style slings need to be inspected on a frequent basis to check for any wear and tear / damage which may affect the ability of the sling. Things to look out for are: loose, cut or damaged sticthing; heat, sun or chemical damage; un-readable markings; any inner core exposurel burns; cut worn or damaged outer cover or damaged end fittings where used. When any of these defects are witnessed or suspected then the sling must not be used