Wire Rope Slings

Wire Rope Slings are the most common and lowest cost per ton of lift of all slings. Caldwell Wire Rope Slings provide the strength and sturdiness required for lifting those tough loads. Used in the construction industry and other industries where heavy loads and rugged conditions exist. Available in many configurations with a variety of end fittings, Caldwell Wire Rope Slings can be the solution to your load lifting requirements.

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How to Order Wire Rope Slings

Specify
1stDefines Rope Diameter (inches) e.g. 2ndSpecify Sling Length 3rdSpecify Rope Construction 4thDefines Number of Legs: 1Single Leg 2Double Leg 3Triple Leg NOTE: For details consult factory 4Quad Leg
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1/2

619

OL/TH/TH

5thDefines Attachments: Use 1 time for one end, 2 times for both ends ELoop Eye (no end fittings) TExtra Heavy Thimble STSlip-Thru Thimble TH(L)Eye Hook with thimble and hook latch SCHChoker Hook CTCresent Thimble OLOblong Link

1/2-5-619-1-E/E

Standard Combinations

Sliding Choker

Eye & Eye (E/E)

Thimble & Crescent Thimble (T/CT)

Eye & Thimble (E/T)

Thimble & Slip-Thru Thimble (T/ST)

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Eye & Hook With Thimble (E/TH) Crescent Thimble & Hook With Thimble (CT/TH) Eye & Crescent Thimble (E/CT) Crescent Thimble & Crescent Thimble (CT/CT) Eye & Slip-Thru Thimble (E/ST)

Eye & Eye (E/E/SCH)

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Thimble & Thimble (T/T)

Slip-Thru Thimble & Hook With Thimble (ST/TH)

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Thimble & Hook With Thimble (T/TH)

Slip-Thru Thimble & Slip-Thru Thimble (ST/ST)

Eye & Thimble (E/T/SCH)

Wire Rope Slings

Caldwell Wire Rope Slings are economical, general purpose, materials handling slings which may be manufactured with a variety of fittings for use in many different configurations. The slings are manufactured with the flemish eye technique, giving the sling added strength should the swaged sleeve become damaged during use.

PRODUCT FEATURES
Reserve strength - integrity of eyes not solely dependent upon steel sleeves. Independent wire rope core resists crushing. When specified, thimble eyes protect wire rope from wear for increased life. Good abrasion resistance for longer life.

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Length

Single Leg Sling

EIP, IWRC Rated Capacity (tons) Crescent Thimble Eye Size (in.) WxL 2x4 2x4 2x4 2x5 2-1/4 x 6 2-1/4 x 7 2-3/4 x 7 3-1/4 x 8-1/2 4-1/2 x 10 4-1/2 x 11-1/2 4-7/8 x 13 5-1/2 x 14-1/2 6 x 16 6 x 17-1/2 7 x 20 7 x 23-1/2 8-1/2 x 26 8-1/2 x 29-1/2 Slip Thru Thimble Eye Size (in.) WxL 2-1/8 x 4-1/8 2-1/8 x 4-1/8 2-1/8 x 4-1/8 2-3/8 x 4-3/8 2-3/8 - 4-3/8 2-3/8 x 4-3/8 3-3/8 x 6-5/8 3-3/8 x 6-5/8 3-3/4 x 7-1/8 3-3/4 x 7-1/8 4-3/8 x 8-3/8 4-3/8 x 8-3/4 5 x 9-1/2 5 x 9-1/2 6-3/4 x 11-3/4 8 x 14-1/2 8 x 15-1/2 -

Rope Dia. (in.) 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-3/4 2 2-1/4 2-1/2

Choker

Vertical

Vertical Basket 1.3 2.0 2.9 3.9 5.1 6.4 7.8 11 15 20 24 30 36 42 57 73 89 109

.48 .74 1.1 1.4 1.9 2.4 2.9 4.1 5.6 7.2 9.1 11 13 16 21 28 35 42

.65 1.0 1.4 1.9 2.5 3.2 3.9 5.6 7.6 9.8 12 15 18 21 28 37 44 54

Standard Thimbled Eye Min. Eye Size Eye Size Hook Sling (in.) (in.) Cap. Length WxL WxL (tons) 6 x 19 Extra Improved Plow, Independent Wire Rope Core 1' - 6" 2x4 7/8 x 1-5/8 1 1' - 9" 2-1/2 x 5 1-1/16 x 1-7/8 1 2' - 0" 3x6 1-1/8 x 2-1/8 1-1/2 2' - 3" 3-1/2 x 7 1-1/4 x 2-1/4 2 2' - 6" 4x8 1-1/2 x 2-3/4 3 2' - 9" 4-1/2 x 9 1-1/2 x 2-3/4 5 3' - 0" 5 x 10 1-3/4 x 3-1/4 5 3' - 6" 6 x 12 2 x 3-3/4 7 4' - 0" 7 x 14 2-1/4 x 4-1/4 11 4' - 6" 8 x 16 2-1/2 x 4-1/2 11 5' - 0" 9 x 18 2-7/8 x 5-1/8 15 6 x 37 Extra Improved Plow, Independent Wire Rope Core 5' - 6" 10 x 20 3-1/2 x 6-1/2 15 6' - 0" 11 x 22 3-1/2 x 6-1/4 22 7' - 0" 12 x 24 3-1/2 x 6-1/4 22 8' - 0" 14 x 28 4-1/2 x 9 30 9' 0" 16 x 32 6 x 12 37 10' - 0" 18 x 36 7 x 14 45 11' - 0" 20 x 40 -

Sliding Choker Hook (in.)/ Cap.* 3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 3/4 2.5* 4.0* 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-1/2 15*... 1.7*

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Note: Larger diameter slings available. Basket ratings are based on a minimum D/d of 25. See page 25. * Reduced choker capacity listed in chart.

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WARNING: Do not exceed rated capacities. Sling capacity decreases as the angle from horizontal decreases. Slings should not be used at angles of less than 30. See load angle chart on page 4. 23

Wire Rope Slings

Bridle Slings PRODUCT FEATURES
Bridles provide better load control and balance. Independent wire rope core resists crushing. Alloy steel hooks and links assure long life. Thimble eyes protect wire rope from wear for increased life. Reduces load damage by using fixed points on load. Easier rigging provided when hooking into fixed lifting points.

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2-Leg Bridle

3-Leg Bridle

4-Leg Bridle

Rated Capacity (tons)*

Rated Capacity (tons)*

Rated Capacity (tons)*

600

450

300

600

450

300

450

300

Rope Dia. (in.) 1/4 5/16 3/8 7/16 1/2 9/16 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-3/8 1-1/2 1-3/4 2

Min. Sling Length* 1' - 3" 1' - 6" 1' - 8" 1' - 10" 2' 2' - 2" 2' - 4" 2' - 9" 3' - 3" 3' - 6" 4' 4' - 6" 5' 5' - 6" 6' - 6" 8'

Eye Hook Cap. (tons) 1 1 1-1/2 2 3 5 5 7 11 11 15 15 22 22 30 37

60

45

1.1 1.7 2.5 3.4 4.4 5.5 6.8 9.7 13 17 21 26 31 37 49 63

.91 1.4 2.0 2.7 3.6 4.5 5.5 7.9 11 14 17 21 25 30 40 52

Oblong Oblong Link Link 30 Stock 60 45 30 Stock Dia. Dia. 6 x 19 Extra Improved Plow, Independent Wire Rope Core .65 1/2 1.7 1.4 .97 1/2 1.0 1/2 2.6 2.1 1.5 3/4 1.4 3/4 3.7 3.0 2.2 3/4 1.9 3/4 5.0 4.1 2.9 1 2.5 3/4 6.6 5.4 3.8 1 3.2 1 8.3 6.8 4.8 1 3.9 1 10 8.3 5.9 1-1/4 5.6 1-1/4 15 12 8.4 1-1/2 7.6 1-1/4 20 16 11 1-1/2 9.8 1-1/2 26 21 15 1-3/4 12 1-3/4 31 26 18 2 6 x 37 Extra Improved Plow, Independent Wire Rope Core 15 1-3/4 38 31 22 2-1/4 18 2 46 38 27 2-3/4 21 2-1/4 55 45 32 2-3/4 28 2-3/4 37 2-3/4 -

60

45

30

Oblong Link Stock Dia. 1/2 3/4 1 1 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-3/4 1-3/4 2-1/4 2-3/4 2-3/4 -

2.2 3.5 5.0 6.7 8.8 11 14 19 26 34 42 51 -

1.8 2.8 4.1 5.5 7.1 9.0 11 16 21 28 34 42 -

1.3 2.0 2.9 3.9 5.1 6.4 7.8 11 15 20 24 30 -

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Note: Length Tolerances - Standard length tolerance is plus or minus two rope diameters, or plus or minus 0.5% of the sling length, whichever is greater. The legs of bridle slings, or matched slings are normally held to within one rope diameter. * Minimum length based on thimbled eye and eye hook.

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WARNING: Do not exceed rated capacities. Sling capacity decreases as the angle from horizontal decreases. Slings should not be used at angles of less than 30. See load angle chart on page 4.

Care & Use Of Wire Rope Slings

Tests have shown that whenever a sling body is bent around a diameter, the strength of the sling is decreased. D/d ratio is the ratio of the diameter around which the sling is bent divided by the body diameter of the sling. The capacities in this catalog are based on the minimum D/d ratios that appear below each of the capacity tables. For more severe bending conditions, contact Caldwell for revised capacities.

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D/d - Basket Hitch Effect

CARE:
Store in a clean, dry place and protect from mechanical damage, extreme heat, corrosion or kinking. Keep sling lubricated.

Examples of Wire Rope Sling Abuse USE:

Check weight of load. Check sling rated load for type of lift, and angle of loading (see load angle chart 4). Sling shall always be protected from being cut by sharp corners, sharp edges, protrusions or abrasive surfaces. Center load on base (bowl) of hook unless hook is designed for point loading. Balance load. Avoid jerking the load. Maintain load control. Be alert for snagging of load. Avoid dragging sling over rough surfaces and from under load. Restrict use to temperatures below 400 F and above -60 F.

Broken Wires

Worn Wires

Corroded

INSPECTION:
Remove sling from service if any of the following are visible: Ten broken wires in one rope lay or five wires in one strand in one rope lay. Wear or other loss of one-third of the original diameter of the individual wires. Evidence of heat damage or corrosion of rope (internal and external) or attachments. Kinking, crushing, bird caging, or any other damage resulting in distortion of the rope structure. End attachments, including hooks, that are cracked, deformed or obviously worn. DO NOT inspect a sling by passing bare hands over the wire rope. WARNING: These products may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Kinked and Crushed Bird Caging

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Load Leveling Wire Rope Slings

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PRODUCT SPECIFIC FEATURES:

Allows crane hook to be directly over center of gravity in unbalanced or non-symmetrical lifts. Quickly adjusts to center of gravity. Can be locked into place for constant lifts. Designed and manufactured to ASME B30.20 and B30.9.

Lifting a unbalanced load is fast and easy

1. Load is raised with crane hook positioned over estimated center of gravity.

2. If load does not rise in desired attitude, lower to at rest and reposition crane hook.

3. Load is now raised in level attitude and sling is locked in place.

Model AL1 Adjust-A-Leg Light Duty Two Point Lift

PRODUCT SPECIFIC FEATURES:
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NO. RATED CAPACITY (TONS) with legs @45 off horizontal 3/4 1 E STANDARD REACH F ROPE SIZE A 2-6 3-0 1/4 S 5/16 S TOP ASSEMBLY DIMENSIONS (inches) B C 1 1 D 3/8 3/8 ALLOY STEEL HOOKS (Dimensions) with safety latches SIZE H G (TONS) (IN.) (IN.) 1 1 1 1 3/4 3/4 ANCHOR BOLT WGT. SHACKLE PLATE LBS. (Hole Diam.) 3/8 1/2 7 3/8 1/2 7 1/2

Light weight for easy use. Ideal for positioning engines or motors. Available with three end fitting options for versatility.

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2 3/8 3 1/8 2 3/8 3 1/8

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OPTIONAL END FITTINGS

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1. Bolt Plate

2. Anchor Shackle

3. Anchor Shackle Eye Hook

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Model AL2 - Adjust-A-Leg Two Point Lift
PRODUCT SPECIFIC FEATURES:
SPECIFICATIONS
RATED CAPACITY (TONS) with legs @45 off horizontal* 1 2 4 6 8 12 15 15 22 28 36 50 62 75 E STANDARD REACH F ROPE SIZE A 3-0 4-0 6-0 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-0 9-0 12-0 15-0 5/16D 5/16D 7/16D 9/16D 5/8D 3/4D 7/8D 7/8D 1-1/8D 1-1/4D 1-1/2D 1-3/4D 2D 2-1/4D 3-1/8 3-1/8 3-1/8 5-1/4 5-1/4 5-5/8 5-5/8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 TOP ASSEMBLY DIMENSIONS (inches) B 5 5 5 8-3/8 8-3/8 8-3/4 8-3/4 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 C 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-1/8 1-3/4 1-3/4 2-3/8 2-3/8 2-1/2 3-1/2 3-1/2 3-1/2 3-1/2 6-1/4 6-1/4 D 5/8 5/8 5/8 13/16 7/8 1-1/16 1-1/16 1-1/16 1-1/2 1-3/4 2 2-1/4 3 4 ALLOY STEEL HOOKS (Dimensions) with safety latches SIZE H G (TONS) (IN.) (IN.) 1 1 3/4 1-1/2 1-1/16 27/32 3 1-1/4 1-1/8 4-1/2 1-1/2 1-3/8 7 1-7/8 1-7/8 11 2-1/4 2-1/8 11 2-1/4 2-1/8 11 2-1/4 2-1/8 NO HOOKS FURNISHED NO HOOKS FURNISHED NO HOOKS FURNISHED NO HOOKS FURNISHED NO HOOKS FURNISHED NO HOOKS FURNISHED

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Can be used in conjunction with spreader beams. Ideal for use in rigging applications and machinery moving.

MODEL NO.

ANCHOR SHACKLE

WGT. LBS.

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52-1 52-2 52-4 52-6 52-8 52-12 52-15 52-15L 52-22 52-28 52-36 52-50 52-62 52-75

3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1-1/8 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-3/4 2 2 2-1/2 3

7-1/2 20 32 76 90 152 175 188 350 385 450 525 1200 1500

Reach calculation approx. 70% distance between pick up points. *Unit must be loaded with at least 10% of rated capacity.

Model AL4 - Adjust-A-Leg Four Point Lift

PRODUCT SPECIFIC FEATURES:
SPECIFICATIONS
RATED CAPACITY MODEL (TONS) NO. with legs @45 off horizontal* 54-2 2 54-4 4 54-8 8 54-12 12 54-16 16 54-24 24 54-30 30 54-44 44 54-56 56 54-72 72 54-100 100 54-150 150 E STANDARD REACH F ROPE SIZE TOP ASSEMBLY DIMENSIONS (inches) A 4 6 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 12 15 20 5/16S 5/16D 7/16D 9/16D 5/8D 3/4D 7/8D 1 1/8D 1 1/4D 1 1/2D 1 3/4D 2 1/4D 3 3 1/2 3 1/2 4 3/8 5 1/2 6 7 7 8 9 1/2 10 14 B 6 7 7 8 3/4 10 1/2 12 14 14 16 16 20 22 C 5/8 1 1 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 3/4 2 2 2 1/2 2 3/4 3 1/4 4 1/2 ALLOY STEEL HOOKS (Dimensions) with safety latches SIZE H G (TONS) (IN.) (IN.) 1 1/2 1 1/16 27/32 1 1/2 1 1/16 27/32 4 1/2 1 1/2 1 3/8 7 1 7/8 1 11/16 7 1 7/8 1 11/16 11 2 1/4 2 1/8 NO HOOKS FURNISHED NO HOOKS FURNISHED NO HOOKS FURNISHED NO HOOKS FURNISHED NO HOOKS FURNISHED NO HOOKS FURNISHED ANCHOR WGT. SHACKLE LBS.

Can be used in conjunction with box type spreader beams. Ideal for use in rigging applications and machinery moving.

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1/2 5/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 3/4 1 3/4 2 2 3

18 45 70 170 210 345 410 770 850 980 1180 3600

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Reach calculation approx. 70% distance between pick up points (diagonally). *Unit must be loaded with at least 10% of rated capacity.

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