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Round Slings: Double Jacketed Slings From 1 to 8 Tonnes

Round slings with a working load from 1t/2t up to 4t/8t, double jacketed. For gentle lifting of delicate and round loads.

Round Sling: Lifting Without Pressure Marks

A round sling lays itself around the load instead of cutting into it. That is exactly what makes it first choice when delicate surfaces are involved or when the load is round and a chain would simply slip off. At Agrarzone you get double jacketed round slings with working loads from 1t/2t up to 4t/8t.

Reading the working load correctly

As with a lashing strap, the label carries two figures. The first applies to a simple straight pull, the second to a choked or doubled attachment where the load is shared across two legs. A sling rated 2t/4t therefore carries two tonnes in a straight pull. Always choose by the figure that matches the way you are actually rigging, and never by the higher number, which naturally looks more tempting on the label. If you are unsure about the rigging angle, take the next size up.

Jacket and edge protection

The double jacket protects the load bearing fibre core inside. It is not decoration but the reason a round sling is still safe after many lifts. If the outer sleeve is damaged, the sling has to be taken out of service, because from the outside you can no longer judge whether the core is intact. On sharp edges, edge protection always belongs in between, otherwise a single lift is enough to write off the sling completely. Store slings hanging up and away from sunlight and they stay serviceable for years.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I use a round sling instead of a chain?
Whenever the load is delicate or round. The sling adapts to the shape, spreads the pressure and leaves no notches in the material.

How do I spot a damaged sling?
By cuts, chafed areas, visible core material, heat or chemical damage and a missing or unreadable label. In every one of those cases it belongs out of service.

Can I knot a round sling?
No. A knot cuts the working load considerably and creates a point where the material is permanently overloaded. Use the right length from the start or add a second sling instead.

Round Slings for Gentle Lifting

A round sling lays itself around the load instead of cutting into it, which makes it first choice for delicate surfaces and round loads where a chain would slip off. At Agrarzone you get double jacketed round slings with working loads from 1t/2t through 2t/4t and 3t/6t up to 4t/8t. The two figures mean the straight pull and the choked or doubled attachment, where the load is shared across two legs. Always go by the rigging method you actually use rather than the larger number. The double jacket protects the load bearing fibre core inside. If the outer sleeve is damaged, the sling belongs out of service, because you can no longer judge the core from the outside. On sharp edges, always fit edge protection first, because a single lift over a bare steel corner is enough to write off a good sling.