Flat Webbing Slings vs. Round Slings: Which Lifting Sling Is Right for Your Heavy Loads?

18 Nov Blog

When it comes to heavy lifting, choosing the right lifting sling is crucial for both safety and efficiency. Two of the most popular choices are flat webbing slings and round slings, each offering unique features suited to different lifting needs. So, which is best for your heavy loads? Let’s explore the key characteristics of each to help you make an informed decision.

Round Lifting Slings

Round lifting slings are a reliable choice of lifting sling for versatile lifting applications, especially when handling delicate or irregularly shaped loads. At Tegral, our round slings are crafted to meet the rigorous Australian Standard AS1353.1, ensuring durability and safety. They’re fabricated from 100% high-tenacity polyester yarn wound in a continuous hank to create an endless sling. This design offers flexibility, allowing the sling to mold easily around a load, distributing weight evenly and reducing the risk of damage to both the load and the sling.

These slings are especially useful when lifting cylindrical or round objects, providing secure support with minimal risk of slipping. They’re also lightweight, making them easy to handle and store.

Flat Webbing Lifting Slings

Flat webbing slings, also manufactured by Tegral according to Australian Standard AS1353.1, offer another level of reliability. Made from 100% high-tenacity yarn, they are built to handle heavy loads while being resistant to abrasion. Each Tegral flat webbing sling comes with a testing certificate, giving you peace of mind about its load-bearing capacity and compliance with safety standards.

What sets flat slings apart is their color-coded tonnage system. This feature not only makes it easy to identify the load capacity at a glance but also adds a layer of safety by reducing the risk of overloading. Available in various lengths, flat slings are an excellent choice for lifting straightforward loads with stable shapes.

Choosing the Right Sling for Your Load

For applications where flexibility and load surface protection are a priority, round slings are often the go-to option. If you need a sling with easy load-capacity identification and added durability, flat webbing slings may be the best choice. Both types are valuable tools for heavy lifting, and with Tegral’s commitment to quality and safety, you can trust that you’re getting high-performance equipment for the job. If you need to know more about compliance and the correct selection for lifting, reach the NSW Government guide to Lifting Slings and Winch Lines.

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