Rice Lake MSI-9300HT Hi-Torque Port-A-Weigh Plus CellScale RF Safety - Manual (Page 10)

120 degrees
maximum
Load
Sling Angle
Factor
Load
L
H
• Use bottom shackle with hook for two sling
leg loading.
• Never exceed 120° included angle.
• Shackle load rating is based on vertical
axis line loading Shackle capacity
decreases as sling angle increases from
vertical axis.
Horizontal Sling
Angle(A) Degree
Sling Angle
Factor = L/H
90 1.000
60 0.866
50 0.766
45 0.707
30 0.500
Load on each leg of sling = verticle
share of load x load angle factor
6 MSI Crane Scale Safety Manual
Figure 3-3. Loading the Scale Hook with Multiple Sling Legs