SLING CONSIDERATIONS - EFFECTS OF SLING ANGLES
REDUCTION IN CAPACITY - BASKET HITCH REDUCTION
To  nd the actual sling capacity in a basket hitch, you must  rst,  nd the sling angle by measuring from the horizontal. Once the angle is determined, (using the 90° basket hitch capacity), multiply the sling capacity by the appropriate loss factor listed below.
Actual Sling Capacity = Factor x Rated Capacity
    Angle In Degrees
Loss Factor
Angle In Degrees
Loss Factor
15o
.259
55o
.819
20o
.342
60o
.866
25o
.423
65o
.906
30o
.500
70o
.946
35o
.574
75o
.966
40o
.643
80o
.985
45o
.707
85o
.996
50o
.766
90o
1.000
        Example:
1’’, 1 ply endless web sling without  ttings, 6400 lbs vertical basket rating (used at a 60 degree angle).
  90°
6400 LBS. x 0.866 =
Vertical Basket Loss Factor Rating
60°
Actual Sling Capacity 5542 LBS. Actual 60o Basket Sling Capacity
5542 LBS.
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