MECHANICAL
LIFTING

Lifting Sling Color Coding Table

Color WLL (kg / ton) Approx. Width Safety Factor Remarks
Purple1 000 (1 t)≈30 mm7:1Light-duty
Green2 000 (2 t)≈60 mm7:1General purpose
Yellow3 000 (3 t)≈90 mm7:1
Blue4 000 (4 t)≈120 mm7:1
Red5 000 (5 t)≈150 mm7:1
Brown6 000 (6 t)≈180 mm7:1
Orange8 000 (8 t)≈240 mm7:1
Grey10 000 (10 t)≈300 mm7:1
Black≥12 000 (≥12 t)≥360 mm7:1Heavy-duty / custom

WLL values apply to straight lifts.
Choker hitch ≈ 0.8 × WLL, Basket hitch ≈ 2 × WLL.
Always verify sling label for exact specifications.