Sling capacity decreases as the angle increases.
A sling capable of lifting 1,000 lbs. in a 0 degree vertical basket hitch, can only lift 866 lbs. in a 30 degree angle,
707 lbs. at a 45 degree angle, and 500 lbs. at a 60 degree angle.

When a sling or combination of slings are used to lift a load and the sling angle created is other than vertical,the sling capacity is reduced.

This reduced capacity can be computed by calculating the angle between the vertical and the slings legs, and applying this angle to the angle factor chart above.

For example:
K-Link slings having a rated capacity in a vertical basket hitch of 8,000 lbs. If the sling is to be used with a 30 degree angle between the vertical and the sling legs, select the 30 degree angle factor from the angle factor table above.

The factor is then multiplied by the current rated capacity of the sling, (.8660 x 8,000 lbs. = 6,928 lbs. ) to obtain the reduced capacity of the sling to 6,928 lbs.