The sling angle factor, is a term used in rigging, to describe the relationship between the angle of a sling, and the tension force on the sling. It is a mathematical factor used to determine the effect of the angle on the tension force on the sling. Simply put, the sling angle factor, is the multiplier used to determine the additional tension on a sling (or other rigging hardware) when angles are applied. It is generally recommended to avoid angles of less than 30° as the additional tension force on the sling, can get up to twice the weight of the load being moved. The table on this page, provides us with the sling angle factor, for the sling angles provided.
- What is a Sling Angle Factor? Simply put, the sling angle factor (SAF) is the multiplier used to determine the additional tension on a sling (or other rigging hardware) when angles are applied.
- It is generally recommended to avoid angles of less than 30° as the additional tension on the sling can get up to twice the weight of the load being moved.
