Chain Slings Chain slings use tested, short-link chains, standardized (EN 818) in different grades for lifting purposes. The standards prescribe high requirements on performance and quality and make sling chains a high-quality and top performance product, that can be used worldwide. As safety is the top priority of sling chains, every individual link is tested beyond the working load limit and every individual lot is checked on the quality of the production. This guarantees best quality and highest safety of sling chains for use. Textile Slings Textile slings consist of textile fabrics and are standardized for general lifting purposes according to EN 1492. Only high-strength multifilament made of technical yarns (polyamide (PA), polyester (PES), polypropylene (PP)) is permitted to be used for textile slings. For lifting purposes, textile webbing slings and round slings are used