HAGGIE DISTRIBUTION
Sling Configurator Tool
Sling recommendation
Get the right sling type and configuration for your specific lift
Engineering calculations
WLL, leg length, angle factor, and chain diameter — all calculated for you
PDF summary
Receive a complete configuration report by email to share with our sales team
Product guides
Access Haggie-specific sling guides to become a more informed buyer
We will ask for your name and email at the end to send you your configuration report.
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Interactive Concept Demonstration
Final engineering data, WLL tables, product catalogue and Haggie branding will be integrated using validated specifications supplied by Haggie Distribution.
Final engineering data, WLL tables, product catalogue and Haggie branding will be integrated using validated specifications supplied by Haggie Distribution.
Before you begin
Important notice
DISCLAIMER *
This tool is designed to assist with lifting sling selection based on your inputs. It is the responsibility of the user to select the appropriate lifting sling for their specific application. Haggie Distribution expressly disclaims liability in connection with any selection made using this tool.
All configurations must be verified by a competent lifting professional in accordance with the applicable standard (SANS / EN 818 / BS 7121) before use.
All configurations must be verified by a competent lifting professional in accordance with the applicable standard (SANS / EN 818 / BS 7121) before use.
I accept and assume the responsibility to select the right lifting sling for my specific lifting application.
Getting started
How familiar are you with lifting slings?
This helps us guide you to the right tool path.
I'm new to lifting slings
I need help selecting the right sling type for my application.
I have some experience
I've used lifting slings before but could use expert guidance on the right type for this application.
I know my sling type
I'm confident in my selection — I just need to calculate the specification.
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Guided Selection
What are you lifting?
This helps us recommend the right sling type.
General cargo
Pallets, equipment, machinery
Heavy industrial
Steel, concrete, heavy plant
High temperature
Furnace, foundry, hot work
Sensitive load
Painted, polished, fragile
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Guided Selection
What's the load surface like?
Flat and smooth
No sharp edges, regular shape
Sharp edges present
Corners, cut metal, abrasive surface
Cylindrical or round
Pipes, drums, rolls, shafts
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Recommendation
We recommend a Chain Sling
Based on your answers.
Why this sling?
Load type—
Surface—
Recommended sling—
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Presentation-ready workflow
This concept demonstrates guided selection, direct configuration, project-based sling planning, live measurements and report generation.
Step 1 — Sling Type
Select your sling type
Chain Sling
Heavy duty · High temp
Wire Rope
Flexible · General use
Webbing Belt
Soft · Sensitive loads
Round Sling
Compact · Delicate loads
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Step 2 — Chain Grade
Chain grade selection
Please select which chain grade you require. Select Auto if you're unsure — the tool will recommend the minimum grade needed.
Grade
80
Grade
100
Grade
Auto
Grade comparison
Grade 100 (G100) chain has a higher WLL than Grade 80 (G80) for the same diameter, meaning a smaller chain can be used for the same load. G80 is the most common standard grade. Auto selects the most efficient option for your load.
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Step 3 — Legs
How many legs?
Please choose the number of legs you would like your sling to have.
⛓ Chain Sling
1 Leg
Single vertical
2 Legs
Bridle / basket
3 Legs
Bridle
4 Legs
Bridle
Hitch Configuration
Live Configuration Preview
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Step 4 — Load Data
Enter your load data
⛓ Chain Sling
Total load weight (kg)
Please enter a valid load weight greater than 0
Pick point spread (m)
Distance between lift points
Leg length (m)
Known or estimated
Measurement Guide
The diagram updates as you enter pick point spread, leg length and sling angle.
Live
Spread
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Leg Length
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Angle β
30°
Pick point spread is the horizontal distance between the lifting points on the load. Leg length is measured from the master link/hook area to each lower connection point.
Headroom restricted?
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Step 5 — Terminations
End fittings & terminations
Please select one of the lower terminations available and a shortening device if required.
Upper Termination
Master Link
Shackle
Shortening Device (optional)
None
Clutch
Grab Hook
Lower Termination
Swivel Hook
Clevis Hook
Eye Hook
None
⚖️This tool assists with sling selection. Final configuration must be verified by a competent lifting professional before use.
Calculation Results
Your sling specification
⛓ Chain Sling
Recommended Product
Recommended product image
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In Stock
Learn more about your sling
Lifting Project
Project configuration summary
Review all sling assemblies before generating a single project report or requesting a quotation.
Project Actions
Almost done
Where should we send your project report?
The full lifting project report will be emailed to you and submitted for quotation follow-up.
Full name *
Company *
Email address *
Phone number *
Project reference (optional)
Your details are kept confidential and used only to send your PDF and arrange a quote.
Project report complete
Your lifting project report has been generated and sent to your email. Our sales team will be in touch shortly.
Haggie_Lifting_Project_REF20260625.pdf
Generated 25 Jun 2026
⚖️This configuration must be verified by a competent lifting professional before use.