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Sling Angle Stress Formula

The document outlines the Sling Angle Stress Formula, detailing how to calculate the Load Angle Factor (LAF) based on sling length and vertical height. It explains how to determine total stress on sling legs and provides guidelines for rigging slings, emphasizing the importance of load distribution and the effects of sling angles on stress. Additionally, it includes specific calculations and examples for different load weights and sling configurations.

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Sling Angle Stress Formula

The document outlines the Sling Angle Stress Formula, detailing how to calculate the Load Angle Factor (LAF) based on sling length and vertical height. It explains how to determine total stress on sling legs and provides guidelines for rigging slings, emphasizing the importance of load distribution and the effects of sling angles on stress. Additionally, it includes specific calculations and examples for different load weights and sling configurations.

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Sling Angle Stress Formula

Load Angle Factor (LAF) is a number when multiplied by the weight of the
load, reveals the total stress imposed on sling legs when they are used to
form bridles.
Calculate the LAF, when the sling angle is unknown

• Measure the length of the sling and record this measurement as L (Length).
• Measure the vertical height from where the slings are attached to the crane hook or
sling ring, to the top of the load or to a horizontal projection of the load attachment point.
Record this measurement as H (vertical Height).10
• Divide the sling length (L) by the vertical Height (H). This is equal to the Load Angle
Factor or LAF. (LAF= L/H)

LAF= L/H

Sling Stress

Multiply the LAF times the Load Weight, this equals the Total Stress applied to the slings.
Divide by number of sling legs to determine stress or force applied to each sling leg.
Triple leg slings have 50% more capacity than double legs only if the center of gravity is in
the center of the connection point and the legs are adjusted to share the load equally.
Rigging a Quad leg sling so that all legs share the load equally is very difficult. Therefore,
when adjusting the working load limit of four leg chain slings, the number of legs in the
calculation must be 3 not 4.
Many riggers follow this model for quad leg slings of any material, relying on the fourth leg
for stability only.

If the sling angle is known

• Sling Angle in degrees (horizontal) LAF

90 1.000
60 1.155
45 1.414
30 2.000
15 3.861
5 11.490
Calculate the Sling Stress

• Sling Length = 10 Ft, and Height (from Center of Gravity to Hook Point) = 8 ft., weight
of load is 4.4 tons. (2- Leg bridle sling)

L = 10 ft.
H = 8 ft. Load wt. = 4.4 tons
LAF = 10 / 8 = 1.25
(Load Wt.) (LAF) / No. Of Sling Legs
(4.4) (1.25) / 2 = 5.5 / 2 = 2.75 tons per leg.

Find the sling angle stress for the following loads (Using 2-leg sling).
A. Load Weight = 12,000 lbs., Sling angle = 60%.
Stress per leg __________?
B.
Load Weight = 8000lbs.
L=10 FT., H= 7 Ft.
Stress per leg ____________?
C. Load weight = 22,000 lbs. L= 12 Ft., H= 6 Ft.
Stress per leg____________?
Effect of Sling Angle on the Rated Capacity of the Sling

Sling Angles & Stress

The Rule:

Smaller the Horizontal angle, the greater the stress

Note:

Never use less than a 45%.

As per API (Dynamic Lifts)

30% or LAF =2 for Static Lift

Geometry & Safety


• At 60°, the sling lengths are equal to the distance between the sling attachment
points.

Wire Rope, Chain and Synthetics

Angle Degrees Percentage of Single

90 200%

60 170%

45 140%

30 100%

Center of Gravity

• Load should be rigged so the center of gravity is directly beneath the


hoist hook and if possible, below or level with the attachment points.

• Each leg of the sling should be strong enough to support the weight of
the entire load, just in case the load should slip.

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