Description Fabricated using 100% high tenacity polyester yarn and wound in a continuous hank to form an endless sling. Durable and specially woven, 100% polyester non-load bearing tubular sleeve to give maximum wear protection to the yarn hank. Conforms to Australian Standard AS 4497.1. Lifting Sling Colour Code Whether you opt for the web or round version of the lifting sling, these handy hoists typically come in a variety of colours. This isn’t simply a vibrant design choice: the colour coding system is a universally recognised method of determining how much weight a sling can handle – so it’s important to get well acquainted. The typical lifting sling colour code is as follows: Purple Lifting Slings Capable of lifting up to one tonne of weight max. Green Lifting Slings Capable of lifting up to two tonnes of weight max. Yellow Lifting Slings Capable of lifting up to three tonnes of weight max. Grey Lifting Slings Capable of lifting up to four tonnes of weight max. Red Lifting Slings Capable of lifting up to five tonnes of weight max. Brown Lifting Slings Capable of lifting up to six tonnes of weight max. Blue Lifting Slings Capable of lifting up to eight tonnes of weight max. Orange Lifting Slings Capable of lifting between 10 tonnes and 20 tonnes, depending on the chosen strength. While these colour/weight categories are generally regarded as an industry standard across the board, there may be slight variations between suppliers and manufacturers. As such, always be sure to double-check the colour corresponds with the correct weight you need prior to use. This information should be readily available in the product description, instruction manual or manufacturer guidelines, if not on the sling itself.
