Calculating Sling Leg Tension

Ever wonder why as an angle gets bigger sling leg tension increases and the load becomes dangerously heavier? Lifting is a dangerous business and knowing how to safely lift a heavy load is critical. In this quick video Ashley uses a Sling Leg Tension animation to explain how to avoid the most common mistakes people make when, determining the working load limit of a chain sling.

[@markstewart5523]

Well.put

[@ASIF_ADEN]

Big fan of you 🎉

[@ichiranjibi]

I could not find the LIFTING CHART links in the description

[@SH-vg5ov]

Are there any academic references someone can suggest? I would like to learn more about this.

[@ariyankhan6728]

How to calculate nylon web sling diameter
Example: 60 degree with 16000Lbs and web sling (5000 lb) What diameter of sling?

[@kevinstone2067]

10 tons x 2000 = 20000 lbs…
10 tones x 2204 = ….

[@ashrafrigger1853]

10 ton's, 2-leg bridle hitch 30°,
10000×2.2 =22000 (lbs), so you must use
One1/8 size wire rope sling 6×19 ips, IWRC 👍 , and your hitch Capacity is 22750(lbs) Thank you. 😂.. Please pray 🤲 for me.

[@ariyankhan6728]

How to calculate nylon web sling diameter
Example: 60 degree with 16000Lbs and web sling (5000 lb) What diameter of sling?