4" x 26' 2-Ply Twist Eye Polyester Lifting Sling - Heavy Duty USA Made Rope & Sling for Construction, Towing & Industrial Use - Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling Co. (Multiple Sizes Available)

CHOOSING THE RIGHT SLING & HITCH Selecting the right hitch and sling size is vital for safe lifting. The correct combination ensures stability, even weight distribution, and minimizes the risk of accidents. Using an improper hitch or undersized sling can lead to overloading and failure, while an oversized sling can strain equipment and decrease efficiency. Therefore, careful consideration of load characteristics is key to safe and effective lifting operations. Vertical Hitch A sling can be used in a vertical hitch, or straight hitch, by attaching one eye to the load and the opposite end to the lifting mechanism. This is the simplest hitch and will use the full lifting capacity of the sling. Choker Hitch A sling can be used in a choker hitch by wrapping the sling around the load, passing one eye through opposite eye, and attaching the eye to the lifting mechanism. Due to stress at the choke point, this hitch reduces the sling's lifting capacity which is dependent on the angle of the choke. Basket Hitch A sling can be used in a basket hitch by passing it under the load and attaching both eyes to the lifting mechanism. This hitch has twice the lifting capacity of a single vertical hitch, because it distributes the load equally between the two ends of the sling.