Single-Part Body Mechanically Spiced Wire Rope Slings With Choker Hooks

Wire Rope Slings are the most common and lowest cost per ton of lift of all slings. Edwards Wire Rope Slings provide the strength and sturdiness required for lifting those tough loads. Used in the construction industry and other industries where heavy loads rugged conditions exist. Available in many configurations with a variety of end fittings, Edwards® Wire Rope Slings can be the solution to your load lifting requirements.

PRODUCT FEATURES

•Reserve strength – integrity of eyes not solely dependent upon steel sleeves.                                                           

• Independent wire rope core resists crushing.

• When specified, thimble eyes protect wire rope from wear for increased life.

• Good abrasion resistance for longer life.

Dimensions (inch) for Sliding Choker Hook

6-STRAND SLING DIA.	CHOKER HITCH WLL TONS(1)	HOOK WLL TONS(2)	A	B	C	D	E	LBS. EACH(*)
1/4 & 5/16	.48 / .74	.75	1.75	3.75	.50	2.75	.62	1.0
3/8	1.1	1.3	2.00	4.25	.62	3.12	.69	1.3
1/2	1.7	1.7	2.12	4.81	.88	3.62	.75	1.8
5/8	2.5	2.5	2.75	6.94	1.12	4.44	.94	4.0
3/4	4.0	4.0	3.12	6.44	1.12	4.69	1.25	4.5
7/8 & 1	5.6 / 7.2	7.5	4.25	8.12	1.44	6.06	1.56	10.0
1-1/8 & 1-1/4	9.1 / 11	11.5	5.62	11.62	1.75	8.69	1.75	26.0
1-3/8 & 1-1/2	13 / 15	15.0	7.00	14.50	2.38	10.62	2.00	50.0
(1) Working Loads are for a Choker Hitch and apply to Single Leg LKS, IWRC wire rope slings (2) Choker Hook WLL apply only when used in the Choker configuration (*) Weights are approximate

* Rated Capacities Basket Hitch based on D/d ratio of 25. Rated Capacities based on pin diameter no larger than natural eye width or less than the nominal sling diameter.
Rated Capacities based on design factor of 5.
Sling angles less than 30° shall not be used.
*** See Choker Hitch Rated Capacity Adjustment.
Rated Capacity for two-legged bridles, whether used as chokers or with hooks or other end fixtures, is affected by rigging angles, the same as straight slings in basket hitches.

Note:Reduction in rated capacity as legs spread to wider lifting connections.