How do I determine the load capacity of my synthetic rigging straps based on the angle?

As the lifting sling angle drops closer to the horizontal plane, the tension forces acting inside the strap increase exponentially. Use the Sling Angle Factor table. At a standard 60^\circ lifting angle, the strap retains about 86% of its vertical capacity. At a sharp 45^\circ angle, it drops to 70%. At any angle under 30^\circ, stop the lift -the horizontal crushing forces can buckle the RTU framework and snap the rigging line.

['As the lifting sling angle drops closer to the horizontal plane, the tension forces acting inside the strap increase exponentially. Use the Sling Angle Factor table. At a standard 60^\\circ lifting angle, the strap retains about 86% of its vertical capacity. At a sharp 45^\\circ angle, it drops to 70%. At any angle under 30^\\circ, stop the lift -the horizontal crushing forces can buckle the RTU framework and snap the rigging line.']

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• As the lifting sling angle drops closer to the horizontal plane, the tension forces acting inside the strap increase exponentially. Use the Sling Angle Factor table. At a standard 60^\circ lifting angle, the strap retains about 86% of its vertical capaci

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• As the lifting sling angle drops closer to the horizontal plane, the tension forces acting inside the strap increase exponentially. Use the Sling Angle Factor table. At a standard...

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