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Heavy Lifting Engineering and Advanced Sling Systems
English Braids delivers mission-critical lifting solutions for the world’s most demanding industrial environments. As a leading UK manufacturer, we provide a specialised range of HMPE and Dyneema® rope slings and high-performance soft slings designed to replace heavy steel wire. Our heavy lifting systems offer superior strength, extreme durability, and the precision required for high-tonnage crane, subsea, and construction operations.
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Steelsafe
12-strand Dyneema® in SK75, SK78, SK99 or DM20. Torsionally stable, 9–120mm, breaking loads to 597 tonnes. For heavy lifting, offshore mooring and industrial wire replacement.
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Steelsafe Ultra
SK78 Dyneema® long lay core with 24-plait polyester cover. 22–44mm, 26.9–134.3 tonnes spliced. For offshore lifting, commercial winching and wire rope replacement.
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Chafe Pro
Designed to protect your investment, the Chafe Pro range is made of ballistic grade nylon and can be easily fitted to both new and existing lines with the special non slip hook and loop system.
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D-Tract
HMPE 12-strand winch rope with optimised pitch and protective coating, 9–16mm. Dyneema-equivalent break loads for 4×4 winching and vehicle recovery. Made to order.
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Winching Dyneema
SK78 Dyneema® core with 24-plait polyester jacket. Sheathed synthetic winch rope, 8–24mm, for commercial and industrial winching. Jacket maintains rope roundness under drum pressure.
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Braid on Braid
24-plait polyester double braid rope with 12-strand core, heat set and pre-stretched. English Braids’ standard multi-market braid rope in 6–24mm across eight colourways.
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Steel Wire Replacement and Engineered Slings
In heavy-duty lifting, the mass and handling hazards of steel wire are significant operational bottlenecks. We specialise in Dyneema® SK78 and HMPE steel wire replacements that match the breaking loads of steel at approximately one-eighth of the weight.
Our rope slings and soft slings are essential for professional riggers, providing the ultra-low stretch and high fatigue resistance needed for repetitive high-load cycles. Unlike steel, these synthetic systems do not store dangerous amounts of elastic energy. This virtually eliminates the risk of lethal “snap-back” or recoil if a line is compromised, ensuring a significantly safer working environment for the lifting crew.
Advanced Protection and Lifecycle Integrity
For applications requiring the highest level of mechanical resilience, our heavy lifting range is engineered to withstand intense friction and contact with sharp-edged loads.
Soft Sling Performance: Our high-performance soft slings utilise high-tenacity jackets designed to protect the load-bearing core from external damage. These are ideal for lifting delicate or finished assets where steel chains would cause surface marring.
Integrated Chafe Guards: In high-wear environments, our slings and ropes are paired with sacrificial chafe guards and ballistic nylon sleeves. These barriers manage mechanical wear at critical contact points, such as crane hooks and lifting lugs, preventing the ingress of dirt and grit which can reduce core strength by up to 50%.
Traceability and Compliance: Every heavy lifting product is manufactured in our UK facility with full batch traceability, supporting the rigorous six-monthly inspection cycles and retirement criteria mandated by global safety standards.
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