Polyester round slings to EN 1492-2 — colour-coded, certified, and supplied with test certificate. Standard capacities from 1 to 10 tonnes, bespoke up to 100 tonnes on request.
At a Glance
- Material: Endless polyester yarn core inside a protective tubular jacket
- Standard: BS EN 1492-2 (textile slings — round slings)
- Capacity: 1 to 10 tonnes standard; up to 100 tonnes on request
- Configurations: Endless loop — length variable, used as straight, choker or basket hitch
- Identification: EN colour-coded jacket (1t violet through to 10t orange) + label with date, serial & SWL
- Safety factor: 7:1 breaking strain
- Lead time: UK stock for common sizes; 24–48h for off-stock; 1–2 weeks bespoke
Where Round Slings Are The Right Choice
Round slings are the softest, lightest, lowest-cost option in our sling range. Their endless polyester construction gives them particular strengths that webbing and chain can’t match.
Soft, Non-Marking Contact
The polyester jacket won’t scratch or scuff polished, painted or finished loads — ideal for fabricated parts going to assembly, machined components, or anything with a finished surface.
Conforms To The Load
The endless loop wraps and grips around irregular castings, awkward shapes and bulky geometry where a flat or rigid sling won’t bed in properly.
Light & Easy To Handle
Operators can handle them all day without fatigue. Folds up small for storage on shadow boards or in toolboxes — a 5-tonne round sling weighs a fraction of its chain equivalent.
Round vs Webbing vs Chain
The three sling types overlap in capacity but suit very different jobs. Round slings are the right choice when contact-marking, load shape or operator handling matters more than heat or abrasion resistance:
Round Slings
- Material: Polyester yarn loop in tubular jacket
- Standard: EN 1492-2
- Capacity: 1–10t std, 100t bespoke
- Heat tolerance: Up to ~80°C
- Cost: Lowest
- Best for: Polished & finished loads, irregular shapes
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Webbing Slings
- Material: Flat polyester belt with sewn eyes
- Standard: EN 1492-1
- Capacity: 1–10t std, 100t bespoke
- Heat tolerance: Up to ~80°C
- Cost: Low
- Best for: Pallets, crates, end-fitting attach points
Chain Slings
- Material: Grade 8 or Grade 10 alloy steel
- Standard: EN 818-4 / EN 818-2
- Capacity: 1.1t to 31.5t per leg, multi-leg
- Heat tolerance: Up to ~200°C @ rated SWL
- Cost: Highest (long-life, repairable)
- Best for: Hot work, abrasive loads, multi-leg lifts
LOLER, Certification & What’s Included
Slings are classified as lifting accessories under LOLER — that means they need a thorough examination by a competent person at least every 6 months, regardless of how often they’re used. Every sling we supply ships ready for that, with documentation that satisfies your auditor:
- Test certificate — supplied with every sling, traceable serial number
- Identification label — date of manufacture, serial number, safe working load
- 6-monthly LOLER thorough examination — we do these on-site or you can post them in
- Sling replacement service — when slings reach end-of-life, we replace and dispose of the old certified equipment correctly
- Bespoke configurations — non-standard lengths, capacities or fittings via our local supplier network — usually 1–2 weeks
Need Round Slings Specified or Certified?
Tell us the load, the lift type and the environment — we’ll come back with the right sling and certification. Existing slings overdue for inspection? Book a LOLER thorough examination.
Or call us: 0800 376 27 27
