Delta HMPE Round Sling 17500

At the pinnacle of the HMPE Warehouse round sling lineup, the Delta HMPE Round Sling 17500 delivers a commanding 175,000 lb vertical WLL and a 350,000 lb basket hitch capacity. These are ratings reserved for the most demanding lifting operations on the planet — offshore topsides modules, heavy bridge segments, reactor vessels, and oversized industrial equipment that can only be moved by the largest cranes in the fleet.

What makes this sling extraordinary is that it achieves these extreme ratings at just 4.25 lbs per foot. For context, a wire rope sling with comparable capacity would weigh many times more, consuming valuable crane capacity just to support the rigging hardware before any load is even attached.

The UHMWPE fiber core offers near-zero moisture absorption, outstanding resistance to cyclic fatigue, and a strength-to-weight ratio that no metallic rigging material can match. The 7-inch body width and polyester protective cover ensure the load is cradled gently across a wide contact band, critical when handling precision-engineered equipment worth millions of dollars. The Delta HMPE Round Sling 17500 represents the ultimate in synthetic lifting technology — maximum capacity, minimum weight, uncompromising safety.

Working Load Limits (WLL)

• Vertical WLL: 175,000 lbs / 79.38 Metric Tonnes (5:1 safety factor)
• Choker WLL: 140,000 lbs / 63.50 Metric Tonnes (5:1 safety factor)
• Basket WLL: 350,000 lbs / 158.76 Metric Tonnes (5:1 safety factor)
• Basket WLL (60°): 303,100 lbs (5:1 safety factor)
• Basket WLL (45°): 247,450 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: 4.25 lbs/ft
• Body Width: 7 inches
• Design Factor: 5:1