BRAIDED

Wire rope sling

high-capacity multi-part wire rope lifting assemblies manufactured by braiding multiple individual wire ropes together, delivering extreme flexibility, superior kink resistance, and exceptional grip on irregular loads in heavy industrial and shipyard operations.

Multi-part braided body eliminates structural stiffness, making the sling highly resistant to permanent set, kinking, and curling.

Easily wraps around cylindrical or smooth-surfaced loads with maximum friction, delivering exceptional security in choker and basket hitches.

Distributes lifting stress across multiple component wire ropes, maximizing Working Load Limits (WLL) while maintaining easy manual handling.

Proof-tested and tagged in full compliance with ASME B30.9 and OSHA standards for overhead lifting operations.

Class	Braided Construction	Body Profile	Component Rope	Primary Advantage
Type 16 Braided	6-Part Braided	6-Part Flat / Round Body	6x19 / 6x36 EIPS IWRC	Lightweight Ergonomics & Kink Resistance
Type 18 Braided	8-Part Braided	8-Part Round Body	6x19 / 6x36 EIPS IWRC	Omnidirectional Bending & Pin Conformability
Type 19 Braided	9-Part Braided	9-Part Flat Body	6x19 / 6x36 EIPS IWRC	Wide Contact Surface & Load Pressure Balance

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Model Naming & Series Documentation

Example Designation: SWR-BRS-0375-T18-EYE-EIPS-IWRC-10FT
SWR: Brand / Supplier Identifier (Southwest Wire Rope)
BRS: Product Category (Braided Wire Rope Sling)
0375: Component Wire Rope Diameter (0.375 in / 3/8 in)
T18: Braided Type (Type 16 T16 / Type 18 T18 / Type 19 T19)
EYE: Termination Type (Standard Soft Eye EYE / Heavy-Duty Thimble TH / Latch Hook HK)
EIPS: Steel Grade (Extra Improved Plow Steel)
IWRC: Core Type (Independent Wire Rope Core)
10FT: Standard Reach / Length (10 ft)

Type 16 Braided Slings (6-Part Braided)
- Component Rope Diameter: 1/8 in – 1/2 in (3.2 mm – 13 mm)
- Braided Body: 6-part multi-rope weave
- Eye Options: Soft Loop Eyes, Heavy-Duty Thimbles, Sling Hooks
- Primary Feature: Highly flexible 6-part assembly that reduces manual handling fatigue while offering superior resistance to kinking and curling
- Compliance: ASME B30.9 / OSHA
Type 18 Braided Slings (8-Part Braided)
- Component Rope Diameter: 1/8 in – 5/8 in (3.2 mm – 16 mm)
- Braided Body: 8-part round braided multi-rope body
- Eye Options: Soft Loop Eyes, Heavy-Duty Thimbles, Slip Choker Hooks
- Primary Feature: Omnidirectional flexibility with a round profile that wraps smoothly around tight trunnions, pins, and curved lifting points without taking a permanent bend
- Compliance: ASME B30.9 / OSHA
Type 19 Braided Slings (9-Part Braided)
- Component Rope Diameter: 1/8 in – 5/8 in (3.2 mm – 16 mm)
- Braided Body: 9-part flat braided multi-rope body
- Eye Options: Soft Loop Eyes, Heavy-Duty Thimbles
- Primary Feature: Wide contact surface distributes pressure evenly over finished or sensitive heavy machinery, preventing load denting and slippage
- Compliance: ASME B30.9 / OSHA