Load Chart

POWERTEX Slings are renowned for quality and reliability and are available in the UK exclusively through the Certex distribution network

BS EN 1492-1: 2000 Webslings
BS EN 1492-2: 2000 Roundslings

Each sling is packed
with a Declaration of conformity and
Safe-use instructions.

Round Sling and Textile Sling Load Chart

Rated Capacities for Webslings & Roundslings
Working Load Limit (WLL) = Sling rating x Mode Factor (M*) All loads in tonnes Factor of Safety for all Webslings & Roundslings is 7:1 Colour coding only applicable within E.U. for industrial equipment		Straight Pull M*=1	Choke Hitch M*=0.8	Basket Hitch		2 Leg Sling Max 90° M*=1.4	4 Leg Sling Max 90° M*=2
VIKING® Duplex and Single Webslings
VIKING® Roundslings and Endless Webslings
		Straight Pull M*=1	Choke Hitch M*=0.8	Parallel M*=2	90° M*=1.4	2 Leg Sling Max 90° M*=1.4	4 Leg Sling Max 90° M*=2
	Violet	1.0	0.8	2.0	1.4	1.4	2.0
	Green	2.0	1.6	4.0	2.8	2.8	4.0
	Yellow	3.0	2.4	6.0	4.2	4.2	6.0
	Grey	4.0	3.2	8.0	5.6	5.6	8.0
	Red	5.0	4.0	10.0	7.0	7.0	10.0
	Brown	6.0	4.8	12.0	8.4	8.4	12.0
	Blue	8.0	6.4	16.0	11.2	11.2	16.0
	Orange	10.0	8.0	20.0	14.0	14.0	20.0
	Orange	12.0	9.6	24.0	16.8	16.8	24.0

Polyester slings should be used whenever a minimum of stretch is required. They are unaffected by common acids and hot bleaching solutions.

Polyester Slings must not be used with Sulphuric Acid or Alkalis. Not suitable for use at temperatures exceeding 200°C.

Stretch at rated capacity is 3% approx.

POLYESTER
ACID		*
ALCOHOL		OK
ALDEHIDES		NO
STRONG ALKALIS		**
BLEACHING AGENTS		OK
DRY CLEANING SOLVENTS		OK
ETHERS		NO
HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS		OK
HYDROCARBONS		OK
KETONES		OK
OIL, CRUDE		OK
OIL, LUBRICATING		OK
SOAPS & DETERGENTS		OK
WATER, SEAWATER		OK
WEAK ALKALIS		OK

* Disintegrated by concentrated sulphuric acid ** Degraded by strong alkalis at high temperatures

Certex UK . Unit C1 Harworth Industrial Estate . Bryans Close . Harworth . Doncaster . DN11 8RY . Tel: 0845 230 7475 Fax: 0845 230 7476 . sales@certex.co.uk

All statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are believed to be reliable, but no guarentee is given as to their accuracy and/or completeness. The user must determine the suitability of the products for their own particulat purpose, either alone or in combination with other products and shall assume all risk and liability in connection therewith. Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy in the content of the tables, the information contained in this catalogue does not form part of any contact.