Pressed galvanized Luffing Wire Rope sling with Thimble Eye for Lifting and Transportation

Steel wire rope slings are fundamental tools in heavy lifting and rigging, engineered to provide a combination of strength, flexibility, and safety. Below is a comprehensive introduction to their defining features and key applications, based on the core characteristics of high-quality materials and thoughtful design.

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Product Parameters

Rope Dia（mm）	Soft loop dimensions （mm）	MBL（T）	WLL(T）
6	120	1.6	0.3
8	160	2.9	0.6
10	200	4.5	0.9
12	240	6.5	1.3
14	280	8.9	1.8
16	320	11.6	2.3
18	360	14.7	2.9
20	400	18.1	3.6
22	440	21.8	4.4
24	480	26.1	5.2
26	520	30.6	6.1
28	560	35.4	7.1
30	600	40.7	8.1
32	640	46.3	9.3
34	680	52.3	10.5
36	720	58.6	11.7
38	760	65.3	13.1
40	800	72.3	14.5
42	840	79.8	16
44	880	87.6	17.5
46	920	95.4	19.1

Rope Dia（mm）	Soft loop dimensions （mm）	MBL（T）	WLL(T）
48	960	104.6	20.9
50	1000	112.9	22.6
52	1040	122.1	24.4
54	1080	132.2	26.4
56	1120	141.3	28.3
58	1160	152.3	30.5
60	1200	162.4	32.5
64	1280	178	35.6
68	1360	201	40.2
72	1440	224.8	45
76	1520	250.5	50.1
80	1600	277.2	55.4
84	1680	305.6	61.1
88	1760	335.9	67.2
92	1840	367.1	73.4
96	1920	400	80
100	2000	434.1	86.8
104	2080	469	93.8
108	2160	505.7	101.1
110	2200	524.9	105
120	2400	624.6	124.9

1.Steel wire ropes with diameters from 6mm to 60mm belong to 6x37(b)+FC-1670Mpa type，and the ones with diameters from 64mm to 120mm belong to 6x61(b)+FC-1670Mpa type

2.Refer to the standards：EN13411-2-2001，GB/T16762-2009，GB/T14737-2009

3.Values A or can be customized,otherwise,the values in the table will be applied.Value L meets client's requirement

4.Safety factor is n=5:1

Product Introduction: High-Performance Steel Wire Rope Slings

Steel wire rope slings are essential rigging components designed for demanding industrial environments. Their construction focuses on three core principles: material integrity, connection efficiency, and operational versatility.

1.Material Excellence & Structural Durability
Premium steel wire rope slings are manufactured from high-tensile steel wire. This material is specially treated to resist corrosion and rust, significantly extending the service life of the sling even in harsh conditions. Despite their robust strength, these ropes retain a high degree of flexibility, allowing them to bend and conform easily around loads. The surface treatment—often galvanized or coated—further enhances abrasion resistance and overall longevity, ensuring the sling maintains its structural integrity under continuous stress.

2. Double-End Loop Design for Rapid Rigging

A defining feature of modern wire rope slings is the double-end loop configuration. Both ends are fitted with reinforced metal thimbles or firm eye loops. This design prevents the rope from fraying and distributes tension evenly. The loops allow for quick, tool-free attachment to hooks, shackles, winches, or other rigging hardware. This flexibility in installation drastically reduces downtime during setup and ensures a secure connection, making lifting operations both efficient and safe.

3. Wide Range of Industrial Applications

Thanks to their high load-bearing capacity and adaptability, steel wire rope slings are indispensable across multiple sectors:

Lifting & Hoisting: General material handling and crane operations.

Marine & Shipbuilding: Mooring lines, towing, and securing heavy ship components.

Oil Drilling & Mining: Supporting extreme loads in extraction and excavation.

Construction: Erecting structural steel, precast concrete, and heavy machinery.

Elevator & Wind Turbine Industry: Installation and maintenance of heavy mechanical components.

Several forms of steel wire rope rigging


Swaged soft loop sling	Aluminum swaged thimble

Swaged joint sling with single hook	Wire rope grommet

Double-leg swaged joint sling with two hooks	Flat wire rope mesh sling

Ferrule-secured endless sling	Steel-ferrule-secured soft loop sling

Swaged joint sling with solid thimble for crane	Swaged soft loop sling with Flemish steel ferrules

Double-leg swaged joint sling assembly	Sling with steel-ferrule-secured endstops

Four-leg swaged joint sling assembly	Sling with forged open swage socket

Four-leg swaged joint sling assembly with main rope(for container of sea oil platform)	Sling with forged closed swage socket

Wire rope grip	Sling with swage thread stud end

Spliced soft loop sling	Sling with open spelter sockets

Sling with wedge socket	Sling with closed spelter sockets

Ropes rowed sling with sockets