HMPE Roundslings

Heavy duty HMPE lifting sling (Viking Warrior X) rated up to 400t, offering ultra-high strength-to-weight performance, low stretch, chemical and environmental resistance, and compliance with EN 1492-2 and ISO 9001 standards.

Heavy duty Viking Warrior X WLL: up to 400t
Wear sleeves available to protect from abrasion and sharp objects
Certificates of conformity are supplied with goods
Easy to handle and store; reduces fatigue compared to wire or chain slings
Soft jacket protects delicate or painted surfaces
Performs in damp environments; resists mildew and rot
Excellent resistance to most alkalis, oils, and seawater
Limited resistance to strong acids and oxidising agents
Available in tailored lengths and set-ups
Tested to BS EN 1492-2:2000+A1:2008
HMPE material
Not covered, reference only
Operating temperature: –40°C to +70°C (short-term peaks up to +80°C reduce WLL)
Manufactured under ISO 9001 Quality Management System
Elongation at WLL (stretch): ≤ 2% (very low stretch compared to polyester at ~7–10%)
Water absorption: < 0.5% (negligible strength loss when wet)
Safety factor: 7:1 (standard for lifting slings unless otherwise specified by application)
Strength-to-weight ratio: up to 10× higher than steel and approximately 2–3× higher than polyester round slings
Density: < 1.0 (HMPE floats on water)