Sling Information
CHOKER HITCHES
WIRE ROPE SLINGS
ANSI B30.9
| Angle of Choke | Sling Rated Load Percentage of Single Leg Sling Capacity |
| 120 - 180 | 75% |
| 90 -119 | 65% |
| 60 - 89 | 55% |
| 30 - 59 | 40% |
CHOKER HITCHES WIRE ROPE, CHAIN, AND
SYNTHETIC SLINGS
A choker hitch has 75% (80% for Webbing Slings) of the capacity of a single leg only if the corners are softened and the horizontal angle is greater than 30 degrees. Use blocks to prevent angles less than 30 degrees.
BASKET HITCHES
WIRE ROPE SLINGS
 | A basket hitch has twice the capacity of a single leg only if D/d Ratio is 25/1 and it is vertical. D/d>25/1 per ANSI B30.9 |
WIRE ROPE CHAIN
AND SYNTHETICS
| Angle Degrees | Percentage of Single Leg Capacity |
| 90 | 200% |
| 60 | 170% |
| 45 | 140% |
| 30 | 100% |
A basket hitch has twice the capacity of a single leg only if legs of sling vertical.