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Selecting the right lifting sling is essential to ensure safety and efficiency in your operations. With so many types of slings available, understanding the unique features, applications, and capacities of each is crucial. This guide will walk you through the factors to consider when choosing a lifting sling, along with recommended products from Bunzl Safety and Lifting to meet your needs


1. Understand the Different Types of Lifting Slings

Each type of lifting sling has its own strengths and is suited to specific applications. Below are the main types and their uses

  • Synthetic Webbing Slings
    • Lightweight, flexible and resistant to abrasion, these slings are ideal for delicate or finished surfaces.
    • Recommended Product: Beaver 4-Ply Flat Sling
      • Made from polyester webbing
      • Broad support area to cushion the load against damage and reduce slipping
  • Wire Rope Slings
    • Known for their durability, wire rope slings are perfect for rugged environments and heavy-duty applications.
    • Recommended Product: Beaver Steel Wire Rope – 7X19
      • Designed for heavy loads and harsh conditions
      • High corrosion resistance
      • Suitable for fixed “straight line” rigging
  • Chain Slings
    • Chain slings are the most robust option, capable of handling extremely heavy loads. They are commonly used in construction and industrial settings.
    • Recommended Product: Beaver G80 or G100 Chain Sling with Clevis Sling Hook or Clevis Selflocking Hooks
      • Heat-treated alloy steel for maximum strength
      • Compliant with AS 2321 and AS 3776 standards
      • Ideal for heavy lifting applications
  • Round Slings
    • These provide excellent flexibility and are suited for lifting irregularly shaped loads.
    • Recommended Product: Beaver Mega Round Slings
      • High-capacity polyester fabric
      • Soft design reduces damage to load surfaces
      • Lightweight and easy to handle
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About Bunzl Safety and Lifting

Bunzl Safety and Lifting offers an integrated approach to the selection, supply, service, and replacement of safety products, resulting in our ability to manage the complete life cycle of your personal and workplace safety requirements. Bunzl Safety and Lifting is a leading manufacturer of safety products, we provide the very best in workwear, corporate wear, PPE, footwear, materials handling, load restraint, and recovery,height safety, and site safety. We are also a leading supplier of some of the best industrial safety brands on the market, including Mack, Ninja, Contego, Boomerang, Beaver, B-Safe, WS Workwear, Frontier, Black Rat, Robertsons, 3M, Honeywell, Ansell, Bolle Safety, DuPont, Donaghys, MSA, Moldex, Steel Blue, Oliver, uvex, Sqwincher, MaxiFlex, DNC Workwear, Mayo Hardware, Gunnebo Industries, Skylotech and Blundstone. We also offer a range of services including product specialisation and consolidation, custom embroidery and branding, lifting equipment and inspections, NATA Accredited testing and services, height safety installed systems and training, managed inventory, eCommerce and digital solutions, clothing fitouts and yearly uniform issues, ethical sourcing, Indigenous Engagement, and environmental responsibility. We have an Australia-wide network of branches that ensures fast shipping across the country.

Bunzl Brands & Operations Pty Ltd (BBO) located at 55 Sarah Andrews Close Erskine Park NSW 2579 quality scope covers: manufacturing, importing, wholesaling, repairing and testing of lifting, rigging equipment, winches, hoists and materials handling products. The manufacture of synthetic slings and webbing products including load restraint and height safety equipment. Manufacture, import, wholesale and distribution of PPE products, workwear and hand tools. Design and development of products and services and the provision of mechanical testing services.