Delta HMPE Round Sling 13500

With a vertical rating of 135,000 lbs and a basket hitch capacity reaching 270,000 lbs, the Delta HMPE Round Sling 13500 from HMPE Warehouse occupies a critical position in the heavy-lift rigging lineup for projects that push beyond standard capacity ranges.

The 7-inch body width at this rating class provides an exceptionally broad bearing surface — wide enough to cradle large-diameter pipe, cylindrical vessels, and curved structural members without concentrating stress at the contact edges. This is a significant advantage over narrow wire rope slings that can bite into or deform softer metals and coatings.

The UHMWPE core fibers are inherently lightweight, hydrophobic, and chemically resistant, making this sling particularly well-suited for marine and offshore environments where saltwater exposure, chemical splash, and humidity accelerate the deterioration of conventional rigging materials. At 3.13 lbs per foot, the sling remains practical for field handling despite its enormous capacity. The Delta HMPE Round Sling 13500 provides the rare combination of extreme capacity and manageable weight that modern heavy-lift operations demand.

Working Load Limits (WLL)

• Vertical WLL: 135,000 lbs / 61.24 Metric Tonnes (5:1 safety factor)
• Choker WLL: 108,000 lbs / 48.99 Metric Tonnes (5:1 safety factor)
• Basket WLL: 270,000 lbs / 122.47 Metric Tonnes (5:1 safety factor)
• Basket WLL (60°): 233,820 lbs (5:1 safety factor)
• Basket WLL (45°): 190,890 lbs (5:1 safety factor)

Every rating carries a 5:1 design factor, meaning the sling's minimum break strength is five times the stated working load limit — a critical margin of safety for repetitive lifting operations.

Specifications

• Core Material: UHMWPE (Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene)
• Cover Material: Polyester
• Weight: 3.13 lbs/ft
• Body Width: 7 inches
• Design Factor: 5:1