Web Slings

Web Sling Types

Web slings are defined by their eye configuration - how the ends are finished determines which hitches the sling accommodates and how it seats against a hook or fixture. Holloway Houston manufactures the three configurations most commonly found in industrial lifting.

Eye-and-Eye Web Slings

Eye-and-eye web slings have a flat loop eye at each end. Both eyes lie in the same plane as the body of the sling. This is the most common web sling configuration and the most flexible: it runs in vertical, choker, or basket hitch without modification. The flat eye seats cleanly on a hook and presents a wide face against the load in basket. Eye-and-eye web slings are the standard starting point for general lifting and rigging work across most industries.

Twisted-Eye (Turned-Eye) Web Slings

Twisted-eye web slings, sometimes called turned-eye web slings, have the eye rotated 90 degrees from the body plane - so the eye lies flat when the sling hangs vertically from a hook. In a straight vertical hitch, the turned eye sits flush against the hook's saddle and keeps the body of the sling from folding or twisting at the attachment point. This configuration is common where riggers are running repeated vertical hitches and want the sling to hang cleanly without manual alignment of the eye each time.

Endless (Grommet) Web Slings

Endless web slings are a continuous loop of flat webbing with no separate eye - the webbing forms a closed ring. Endless web slings are used in basket hitch where the loop runs around the load and both sides share the body of the sling. They distribute load contact over more of the sling length than an eye-and-eye basket, making them a common fit for pipe bundles, structural shapes, and loads where even contact distribution across the contact surface matters.

Endless (Grommet) Web Slings (Type 5)

Endless web slings are a continuous loop of flat webbing with no separate eye - the webbing forms a closed ring. Endless web slings are used in basket hitch where the loop runs around the load and both sides share the body of the sling. Because there are no fixed eyes, the wear points can be rotated around the loop over the life of the sling. They distribute load contact over more of the sling length than an eye-and-eye basket, making them a common fit for pipe bundles, structural shapes, and loads where even contact distribution across the contact surface matters. See the full Web Slings catalog for all three configurations in stock.

Web Sling Materials

The webbing material determines how the sling behaves in the presence of chemicals, moisture, heat, and UV exposure. Two materials cover the majority of industrial web sling applications.

Polyester Web Slings

Polyester is the standard material for web slings across most industrial applications. Polyester webbing is color-coded by WLL range per WSTDA WS-1 industry convention - the color on the sling tag and body corresponds to its assigned working load limit range, not to a specific single capacity. Polyester web slings are generally associated with better performance in acidic environments compared to nylon, and they show lower elongation at working load than nylon webbing. The majority of web slings in the Holloway Houston catalog are polyester.

Nylon Web Slings

Nylon webbing is typically associated with applications where alkaline exposure is a concern - nylon generally performs better in alkaline chemical environments where polyester may be less suited. Nylon web slings elongate more at working load than polyester, which can be a consideration where load movement during the lift is a factor. Specific chemical and environmental suitability for either material should be confirmed against manufacturer documentation and WSTDA WS-1 guidance for the application at hand.

Note: Catalog availability for nylon web slings - confirm with Holloway Houston sales for current stock.

Where Web Slings Are Used

The flat body of a web sling is what sets it apart in the field. A round sling's tubular core contacts the load along a curved line of circumference. A web sling's flat face contacts the load across the full width of the webbing - and that wider footprint changes the pressure distribution on the load surface. This is why web slings are a common first choice for glass panels, finished steel, painted surfaces, and automotive body components, where the sling's contact mark matters. Industries where web slings are routinely specified include steel service centers, construction and precast handling, glass and panel fabrication, manufacturing assembly lines, and automotive and transportation equipment manufacturing. Web slings also see regular use in marine and offshore work for cargo handling where the load's finish or structural profile needs a non-marring, wide-contact synthetic option.

Web Slings vs. Round Slings

Web slings and round slings are both flat-color, synthetic, polyester slings - but the similarity stops at the material. The body design is different, and those differences show up at the point of contact with the load.

The choice between web slings and round slings typically comes down to the load surface, the hitch configuration, and what the application calls for. Round slings wrap around a load and cradle it with the tubular body - the round profile can seat into grooves and flanges on certain load shapes. Web slings lay flat against the load face and hold that contact across the webbing width. That flat-to-flat contact is the reason web slings are common on finished or fragile surfaces where the contact pattern of a tubular sling would concentrate pressure along the tube's curved contact line.

Ratings and examples here are for safety awareness. Sling selection should follow manufacturer documentation, applicable WSTDA guidance, and qualified review for the specific application.

Web Sling Inspection and Service Life

Synthetic web slings are inspected per WSTDA WS-1 industry guidance, which addresses inspection frequency, in-service inspection, and removal-from-service indicators. Inspection programs for web slings typically look for deformation, cut or abraded webbing, discoloration or heat damage, chemical attack, missing or unreadable identification tags, and damage to the eye area or stitching. Product-specific removal criteria follow the applicable manufacturer documentation and WSTDA WS-1 guidance - no numeric wear thresholds appear here because those criteria are product-specific and must come from the manufacturer.

Holloway Houston offers rigging inspection services for synthetic slings including web slings. If your fleet is due for inspection or you are onboarding slings from a prior rental period, contact our team to discuss inspection scheduling.

Brands We Carry

Holloway Houston manufactures web slings. The web slings you order from our catalog are produced in-house at our Houston facility - assembled, tagged, and marked per WSTDA WS-1 industry practice. We are the manufacturer of record, not a distributor passing through a third party's product with our label on it.

We may also stock select third-party web sling lines depending on application requirements. Contact our team for current availability on specialty widths, lengths, or configurations outside our standard catalog range.

This section is structured to accommodate additional brands as our catalog expands.

Why Holloway Houston

Web slings from Holloway Houston are manufactured in Houston, not sourced from overseas and relabeled. That distinction matters when tracing a sling back to its production records, confirming a specification, or sourcing a replacement on short notice.

Holloway Houston has been in the rigging and lifting business since 1960 - over 65 years. We are ISO 9001 certified, employ 250+ rigging and lifting professionals, and stock a full range of web sling widths, lengths, and configurations out of our Houston location. Same-day pickup is available. We ship nationally with next-day options for in-stock sizes.

We also carry the rigging hardware - shackles, hooks, and lifting hardware - that pairs with web slings on the job. If you are building a full rigging assembly, our specialists can help confirm compatibility across the sling, the hardware, and the attachment points.

B2B accounts and volume pricing are available. Call 1-888-496-4700 or request a quote online.

Complete Your Rigging System

• Rigging & Lifting Slings (hub) - Round slings, chain slings, wire rope slings, and web slings organized by application.
• Round Slings - Tubular endless-loop polyester slings for applications where the sling wraps around the load profile.
• Chain Slings - Alloy steel for high-temperature, abrasive, or high-capacity applications where synthetic is not suited.
• Rigging Hardware - Shackles, hooks, and hardware to complete a web sling assembly.
• Shackles - Connecting hardware for web sling eyes to crane hooks, spreader bars, and below-hook attachment points.

DISCLAIMER

Web slings are load-bearing lifting components. Proper selection, inspection, and use call for training consistent with applicable WSTDA WS-1 industry guidance and OSHA standards including 29 CFR 1910.184. The information on this page is for general product awareness and does not replace qualified engineering judgment, manufacturer documentation, or site-specific lift planning. Use this as a starting point only.

Where Web Slings Typically Fit

Commonly selected for finished or coated loads, equipment with painted surfaces, and general-duty lifting where the flat contact surface protects the load. Round slings are the alternative when flexibility around the load matters more than a flat bearing surface. Chain slings are the match for hot, abrasive, or sharp-edged loads.