Polyester Round Slings (Endless Lifting Slings) - 1 tonne to 100 tonnes

A polyester webbing round sling has many other names that people in the lifting industry refer to it by, for example, as a soft sling or endless lifting sling (because there is no end), as a lifting round strap or webbing or woven sling and many more! Sometimes these slings are wrongly referred to as nylon lifting slings, but polyester slings are far more popular as the industry standard.

About Polyester Round Slings for Lifting

Polyester is a Synthetic man made material that is lightweight and is a certified lifting sling to conform with EN 1492-2:2000 it makes a very cost-effective lifting sling that is soft to the touch and much less likely to cause damage to the material being lifted; it will not cause the type of injuries to the user associated with wire rope sling (cuts caused by broken wires, manual handling or impact injuries). Round lifting slings are more compact and lightweight than both wire rope and chain slings (Dyneema is lighter and stronger) and, as a result, are much easier to handle.

Fibre round slings are comparatively cheap compared to most alternative lifting slings and tend to be more flexible, lighter, and have a better FOS, the end result being that the customer tends to save money with the purchase and achieves greater productivity from staff operating.

On the negative side, endless slings do have less abrasive resistance, though this can be overcome by using a wear sleeve made from either polyester or polyurethane (round the sling or bonded onto the sling, Secutex, for example). Another alternative method to provide sling protection would be to use steel end fittings, such as a Joker hook or Grade 80/100 master rings and hooks, or the use of corner protectors. Contact us for further alternatives.

Our preference is to supply top-quality polyester round lifting slings made in the UK, as they are well-made and the manufacturer can provide a comprehensive quality and technical service. We carry stocks of 1000kg, 2000kg, 3000kg, 4000kg, 5000kg, etc, in many different lengths, though we also make special polyester endless lifting slings to the customer's specifications up to 100 tonne SWL.

£££ Worth noting...

The lifting sling market is saturated, and we are aware that there are other slings available to buy cheaper, but beware, these can be of lesser quality. Our slings are top quality, UK-manufactured and suitable for industrial purposes where quality and safety are paramount.

Tests have been carried out on 'cheaper' slings that have failed/ripped at a lower loading than the 7:1 factor of safety that the slings MUST be manufactured to (in line with the British Standard 'BS EN 1492-2').

As with most things in life, you get what you pay for, it is just something to bear in mind when trying to save a few £££.

Sling Capacities and Colour Codes

Colour Code	Sling Width	Approx. Weight (kg) 1m Weight // Weight per additional m in circumference
			Straight x WLL (kg)	Choked x 0.8 WLL (kg)	Basket x 2 WLL (kg)	45-degree basket x 1.8 WLL (kg)	90-degree basket x 1.4 WLL (kg)
Purple	50mm	0.15 // 0.15	1000	800	2000	1800	1400
Green	52mm	0.25 // 0.25	2000	1600	4000	3600	2800
Yellow	60mm	0.30 // 0.30	3000	2400	6000	5400	4200
Grey	70mm	0.35 // 0.35	4000	3200	8000	7200	5600
Red	80mm	0.90 // 0.45	5000	4000	10000	9000	7000
Brown	90mm	1.30 // 0.65	6000	4800	12000	10800	8400
Blue	104mm	1.80 // 0.90	8000	6400	16000	14400	11200
Orange	110mm	3.00 // 1.00	10000	8000	20000	18000	14000
Orange	128mm	-	12000	9600	24000	21600	16800
Orange	150mm	-	15000	12000	30000	27000	21000
Orange	152mm	-	20000	16000	40000	36000	28000
Orange	175mm	-	25000	20000	50000	45000	35000
Orange	175mm	-	30000	24000	60000	54000	42000
Orange	-	-	40000	32000	80000	72000	56000
Orange	-	-	50000	40000	100000	90000	70000
Orange	-	-	60000	48000	120000	108000	84000
Orange	-	-	70000	56000	140000	126000	98000
Orange	-	-	80000	64000	160000	144000	112000
Orange	-	-	90000	72000	180000	162000	126000
Orange	-	-	100000	80000	200000	180000	140000

Protective Sleeves

We offer Protective Sleeves / Wear Sleeves either as a single part or double for any sling capacity or length.

Connecting your sling to your load

Slings are often used in combination with lifting shackles and eye bolts to create a secure connection between lifting equipment and the load being moved. The shackle acts as a strong, removable link that attaches the sling to lifting points such as hooks, eye bolts, or load attachment points. This setup helps protect the sling from damage by preventing direct contact with sharp edges or hardware, while also allowing for easier adjustment and positioning during lifting operations. When properly selected and installed, slings and shackles work together to provide a safe and reliable lifting solution.