Basic Sling Types and Hitches
Basic Sling Types | All slings made and tested in Canada by Unirope® | Hitches | ||
Vertical | Choker | Basket | ||
Type 1: UNI-LINK®Web Fitting functions both as a triangle and choker. No more need to position the sling before choking the load. Fits larger crane hooks than TC and TT sling fittings. |
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Type 1: TC SlingsSlings with a triangle on one end and with a slotted triangle (the choker) on the other end. Choice of lightweight aluminum or durable steel fittings. |
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Type 2: TT SlingsSlings with a triangle at both ends. Used in vertical and basket hitches only. Choice of lightweight aluminum or durable steel fittings. |
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Type 3: EE SlingsSlings with an eye at both ends. Choice of straight or tapered eyes. (tapered eyes are standard for 3″ web-width and up). |
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Type 4: EE SlingsSame basic type as Type 3 but eyes are twisted to a right angle to the sling body. (tapered eyes are standard for 2" web-width and up). |
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Type 5: EN SlingsEndless slings, sometimes also referred to as grommet slings. The most versatile sling. |
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Type 6: RE SlingsReturn eye sling, also referred to as reversed eye sling. Sling body is formed by 2 parts of webbing sewn side by side using a cordura tube which protects not only the sling edges, but the entire sling body. |