Lifting & Rigging Equipment / Wire Rope Slings
Lifting sling assemblies

Wire rope slings supplied to lifting requirements across the UK

Durham Lifting supplies wire rope slings for industrial lifting, construction, marine, offshore, engineering and heavy-load applications. Single and multi-leg assemblies can be specified around the required working load limit, effective working length, end terminations and operating environment.

Wire rope lifting sling assembly supplied by Durham Lifting
Made to requirementCapacity, working length and termination selected together.
Single or multi-legAssemblies configured around the load and lifting points.
Termination optionsSoft eyes, thimbles, ferrules and compatible fittings.
DocumentationCertification requirements confirmed at quotation.

Wire rope sling configurations

The right assembly depends on how the load is supported and connected. Durham Lifting can help establish a suitable configuration from the load weight, lifting points, working length, sling angle, headroom and required end fittings.

01 · Direct lifting

Single-leg slings

One-leg assemblies with suitable eyes or end fittings for straightforward lifting, suspension and load-handling duties.

02 · Balanced loads

Two-leg slings

Bridles for loads with two lifting points, specified around the included angle, leg length and connection arrangement.

03 · Multiple points

Three and four-leg slings

Multi-leg assemblies for suitable loads requiring several connection points and a coordinated top connection.

04 · Specialist duties

Heavy and bespoke assemblies

Large-diameter, long-length and application-specific sling requirements reviewed against the full lifting arrangement.

End termination options

Specify the complete connection

The sling body and termination work as one assembly. Connection dimensions, bearing surfaces, compatible hardware and available headroom should be considered alongside capacity.

Soft eyesFlexible loop terminations for suitable lifting and connection arrangements.
Thimble eyesEyes supported by thimbles where the connection and bearing arrangement require them.
Ferrule-secured eyesMechanically secured terminations manufactured to the specified assembly.
Hooks, links and fittingsCompatible upper and lower fittings selected as part of the complete sling.
Quotation information

What we need to specify a wire rope sling

You do not need a finished specification. Send the lifting information available, plus photographs or drawings where they help explain the load and connections.

Working load limitLoad weight, number of legs and sling angle where applicable.
Effective working lengthRequired bearing point to bearing point length and available headroom.
End connectionsSoft eye, thimble eye, hook, master link or connection dimensions.
Operating conditionsIndoor, outdoor, marine, offshore, temperature and exposure considerations.
Durham Lifting sales support

Part of the complete lifting arrangement

Wire rope slings can be coordinated with shackles, lifting points, master links and other rigging equipment. Existing sling details, identification tags, drawings and photographs can also help establish a replacement requirement.

What information is needed for a wire rope sling quotation?

Provide the required WLL, number of legs, effective working length, end terminations, operating environment, quantity and documentation requirements where known.

Can wire rope slings be supplied in multi-leg assemblies?

Yes. Single, two, three and four-leg configurations can be considered where suitable for the load, lifting points and sling angles.

Can Durham Lifting help replace an existing sling?

Yes. Send the identification details, photographs, dimensions and known lifting requirement so the replacement can be reviewed.

Can slings be supplied with certification?

Documentation depends on the selected assembly and application. Confirm the required certification and traceability when requesting a quotation.

Need wire rope slings?

Send the WLL, working length, configuration, connections and quantity for a sales quotation.

Request a Wire Rope Sling Quote
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