Sling Tension Calculators
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
- For your own safety and the safety of others, the completion of a certified Rigging Training course is highly recommended before attempting any rigging or utilizing the calculators on this page. If you have not yet completed a Rigging Training Course, please contact training@northernstrands.com or visit our Below the Hook Rigging Page.
- Contact Northern Strands if you are in any way unsure of the condition of your sling or rigging equipment. For more information or to contact us about rigging and equipment inspections, please email sales@northernstrands.com or call (306) 242-7073.
2 Leg Bridle Sling Tension Calculator
3 Leg Bridle Sling Tension Calculator
2 Leg Bridle Sling Tension Calculator (Off-centre Centre Of Gravity)
Highline Rigging Tension Calculator
The Northern Strands Sling Tension Calculator has been designed to assist you in selecting slings with enough load carrying capacity for your lifting applications. It is your responsibility to assure that the slings you use are appropriate for your application.
Factors you must consider include:
- Type of hitch/method of rigging
- Effect of angle on capacity
- chemically active environment
- Protection from sharp edges
- Temperature of load and lift environment
- Condition of sling – passes all inspection criteria
- The end fittings at the load will see the same force as the sling connected to it, and they must also be adequate for their intended use. Please consult Northern Strands order desk for capacities with the use of hardware, or the addition of a top Masterlink.
- Optimal horizontal sling angle is 60 degrees. This is achieved by having a sling length equal to the distance between pick points.
By viewing this page you are acknowledging that the calculator provided is for general purpose use only and is only as accurate as the variables entered into it. You agree that your ultimate purchase and use of Northern Strands slings must be determined by you to be appropriate for your specific applications. Northern Strands makes no guarantees that the information provided in the calculator is correct.
Calculator Usage
The Northern Strands Sling Tension Calculator has been designed to assist you in selecting slings with enough load carrying capacity for your lifting applications. It is your responsibility to assure that the slings you use are appropriate for your application.
Factors you must consider include:
- Type of hitch/method of rigging
- Effect of angle on capacity
- chemically active environment
- Protection from sharp edges
- Temperature of load and lift environment
- Condition of sling – passes all inspection criteria
- The end fittings at the load will see the same force as the sling connected to it, and they must also be adequate for their intended use. Please consult Northern Strands order desk for capacities with the use of hardware, or the addition of a top Masterlink.
- Optimal horizontal sling angle is 60 degrees. This is achieved by having a sling length equal to the distance between pick points.
By clicking, “Agree” you are acknowledging that the calculator provided is for general purpose use only and is only as accurate as the variables entered into it. You agree that your ultimate purchase and use of Northern Strands slings must be determined by you to be appropriate for your specific applications. Northern Strands makes no guarantees that the information provided in the calculator is correct.