Lifting Sling Color Coding Table
| Color |
WLL (kg / ton) |
Approx. Width |
Safety Factor |
Remarks |
| Purple | 1 000 (1 t) | ≈30 mm | 7:1 | Light-duty |
| Green | 2 000 (2 t) | ≈60 mm | 7:1 | General purpose |
| Yellow | 3 000 (3 t) | ≈90 mm | 7:1 | — |
| Blue | 4 000 (4 t) | ≈120 mm | 7:1 | — |
| Red | 5 000 (5 t) | ≈150 mm | 7:1 | — |
| Brown | 6 000 (6 t) | ≈180 mm | 7:1 | — |
| Orange | 8 000 (8 t) | ≈240 mm | 7:1 | — |
| Grey | 10 000 (10 t) | ≈300 mm | 7:1 | — |
| Black | ≥12 000 (≥12 t) | ≥360 mm | 7:1 | Heavy-duty / custom |
WLL values apply to straight lifts.
Choker hitch ≈ 0.8 × WLL, Basket hitch ≈ 2 × WLL.
Always verify sling label for exact specifications.
