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Lifting Webbing Slings

Flat polyester webbing slings to EN 1492-1 — colour-coded, certified, supplied with test certificate. Single eye, double eye, end-fitting and single-use options. 1 to 10 tonnes standard.

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At a Glance

  • Material: Flat woven polyester belt with sewn / stitched reinforced eyes
  • Standard: BS EN 1492-1 (textile slings — flat woven webbing)
  • Capacity: 1 to 10 tonnes standard; up to 100 tonnes on request; single-use 250kg–1,000kg
  • Configurations: Simplex (single eye), duplex (double eye), with end fittings (hooks, shackles)
  • Identification: EN colour-coded belt (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 Webbing Slings Are The Right Choice

Webbing slings are the everyday workhorse of UK lifting — the most common sling on a typical industrial site. The flat belt format gives them a few specific advantages over round slings and chain.

Flat Surface Contact

The flat belt spreads pressure evenly across the load — better load stability for pallets, crates and rectangular workpieces than a round sling can give.

End-Fittings & Attachment Options

Sewn eyes, hooks, shackles and bespoke end-fittings can be specified at manufacture — useful when you need a direct attachment point on the sling itself.

Single-Use Available

For export packaging, hygiene-critical lifts or one-time installations, single-use webbing slings (250kg–1t) are an inexpensive consumable solution.

Round vs Webbing vs Chain

The three sling types overlap in capacity but suit very different jobs. Webbing slings are the standard choice for general industrial lifting where a flat, soft contact and optional end-fittings are useful:

Round Slings

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

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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
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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
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Need Webbing 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.

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