Austlift Range — Quick Reference by Lifting Equipment Type
Austlift is Australia's leading brand of lifting and rigging equipment, manufactured to AS/NZS lifting standards. The range covers everything from web slings and round slings to chain blocks, eye bolts, shackles and height safety anchors. Selection turns on load type (overhead lift / pull / restraint), capacity (WLL — Working Load Limit), and configuration (single leg, multi-leg, articulated).
| Product Type | WLL Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Web Slings (Flat) | 1 - 12 tonne WLL | General lifting, surface-friendly loads, multi-leg slings |
| Round Slings (Endless) | 1 - 50 tonne WLL | 360° load distribution, choker hitches, heavy loads |
| Chain Slings (G80) | 1.4 - 21.2 tonne WLL (per leg) | High-temperature lifting, abrasive environments, foundry, mining |
| Wire Rope Slings | 0.95 - 30 tonne WLL | Heavy-duty industrial lifting, marine, infrastructure |
| Chain Blocks & Lever Hoists | 0.5 - 20 tonne | Manual lifting + positioning, maintenance, light fabrication |
| Shackles (Bow + Dee) | 0.33 - 55 tonne WLL | Sling-to-load connection — G2130 (bow) for multi-leg, G2150 (dee) for in-line |
| Eye Bolts (Forged) | 0.3 - 11.5 tonne WLL | Anchor points on machinery, in-line lifting, equipment lifting lugs |
| Tie-Down Straps + Ratchet Straps | 250 - 5000 kg LC | Load restraint on trucks, trailers, transport (NOT lifting) |
| Height Safety Anchors | Per AS/NZS 5532 | Roof safety, fall arrest anchor points |
All Austlift lifting equipment carries a stamped WLL (Working Load Limit). Inspect before every use; periodic professional inspection per AS 2550.1. For background on shackle selection, see our bow shackle guide; for eye bolt selection, our eye bolt guide. Companion ranges: lifting equipment, rigging & lifting slings, chain blocks, shackles.
Austlift Lifting Slings, Chain Blocks, Eye Bolts & Rigging Equipment
Austlift is Australia's leading brand of lifting and rigging equipment, trusted by construction, mining, and maintenance professionals for safe and reliable load handling. The Austlift range covers everything from web slings and round slings to chain blocks, eye bolts, shackles, and height safety anchors — all engineered to meet Australian standards.
Web Slings, Round Slings & Tie-Down Straps
The Austlift sling range provides versatile solutions for a wide variety of lifting applications. Flat web slings in multiple tonnage ratings offer flexibility and surface protection, while endless round slings deliver 360° load distribution. Tie-down straps and soft eye axle straps complete the portfolio for vehicle recovery, transport, and general load securing.
- Austlift Flat Web Sling 1 Tonne: Flat polyester lifting sling for general-purpose load handling.
- Austlift Flat Web Sling 2 Tonne: Rated 2T WLL, suitable for medium-duty lifting applications.
- Austlift Flat Web Sling 3 Tonne: Heavy-duty polyester web sling for industrial and construction use.
- Austlift Round Sling 2 Tonne: Endless round sling offering 360° load distribution and surface protection.
- Austlift Soft Eye Axel Strap: Purpose-built axle strap for vehicle recovery and transport.
- Austlift Tie Down Strap D-Ring End 50×460mm 1T LC: Lashing strap with D-ring end for securing loads to truck beds and trailers.
Eye Bolts, Anchor Points, Shackles & Chain Blocks
The Austlift anchor and fastening range delivers the structural lifting points, attachment hardware, and chain hoisting equipment required for safe overhead and side lifting. Swivel and fixed eye bolts in multiple configurations, lifting bolt-on points, galvanized anchor plates, and chain-block compatible shackles ensure compatibility across manufacturing, construction, and maintenance environments.
- Austlift Large Swivel Eye Bolt: 360° swivel eye bolt for multi-directional lifting points.
- Austlift Oblong Eye Bolt Long Series: Long-shank oblong eye bolt for structural lifting applications.
- Austlift Lifting Bolt-On Point Compact: Compact bolt-on lifting point for machinery and fabricated structures.
- Austlift Flat Bar Anchor 15kN Galvanized Steel: Roof anchor point rated 15kN for fall protection systems.
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People Also Ask — Austlift Lifting Equipment
Q: What is Austlift?
Austlift is an Australian-owned lifting equipment specialist — manufacturing and distributing chain slings, wire rope slings, webbing/round slings, lifting hooks, shackles, swivels, lever blocks, chain blocks, beam clamps, plate clamps, and load-restraint equipment. Austlift is the Australian workshop and rigging standard with strong compliance to AS standards (AS 1418, AS 2185, AS 3776, AS 3775, AS 4991). Their range is used widely in mining, construction, transport, and general industrial lifting.
Q: Are Austlift slings certified to Australian standards?
Yes — Austlift lifting equipment carries full Australian compliance certification: chain slings to AS 3775, wire rope slings to AS 1666, webbing/round slings to AS 1353, lifting hooks to AS 3776, shackles to AS 2741. Each item carries the proof-test certificate, traceable batch number, and the legally-required WLL (Working Load Limit) marking. For workplace lifting work, this compliance documentation is essential — Austlift products can be inspected and certified by AS-approved riggers.
Q: Chain sling or wire rope sling — which?
Chain sling: heavier, higher abrasion resistance, suits sharp edges and hot loads (up to 200°C grade T chains). Best for rough environments, heavy loads, and frequent reconfiguration. Wire rope sling: lighter, more flexible at lower temperatures, less expensive per WLL. Best for general lifting where edge protection is provided. Webbing/round slings: lightest, soft on painted finishes, lowest cost — but require regular inspection for cuts and UV damage.
Q: How often do I need to inspect Austlift gear?
Pre-use visual inspection by the operator every shift. Detailed inspection by competent person every 3 months (per AS 2550). Annual full inspection by a qualified rigger or third-party inspector with documentation. Damaged equipment (cuts, wear, deformation, broken wires, corrosion) must be removed from service immediately. Austlift supports the inspection regime with batch traceability and replacement-part documentation. AIMS can recommend qualified inspectors for ongoing maintenance programs.
Q: What's the difference between grade 8, grade 10 and grade 12 chain?
Grade 8 (T8): the workshop standard, blue painted, WLL based on standard lifting calculations. Grade 10 (T10): about 25% higher WLL per chain size — newer high-strength grade, often purple painted, lighter for the same WLL. Grade 12 (T12): newest premium grade, 50% higher WLL than G8. Higher grades cost more but allow smaller chain for the same lift — important where weight matters (mobile cranes, helicopter lifts). For ground-level workshop lifting, G8 or G10 is the standard. See our [Chain Sling Guide](/blogs/product-guides/chain-sling-guide).
Q: What does WLL mean, and how is it different from breaking load?
WLL (Working Load Limit) is the maximum load the item is rated to lift in service; breaking load is the force at which it actually fails. The WLL is the breaking load divided by a safety factor (commonly around 5 to 1 for slings), so a sling with a 1-tonne WLL won't break at 1 tonne — the margin covers wear, shock, and misuse. Always work to the WLL, never the breaking figure.
Q: How does sling angle change the load a sling can lift?
The more a sling leg leans away from vertical, the more tension builds in each leg for the same load, so effective capacity drops as the angle from vertical increases. A widely spread two-leg sling is loaded far more heavily than the load weight alone suggests. Always use the manufacturer's rated-capacity (mode factor) table for the actual angle rather than assuming the flat WLL applies.
Q: What's the difference between a bow shackle and a dee shackle?
A bow (anchor) shackle has a rounded, wider body that takes loads from several directions, so it suits multi-leg slings and side loading; a dee (chain) shackle has a narrower body designed for a straight, in-line pull only. Using a dee shackle for an angled or multi-leg pull side-loads it and reduces its rating — match the shackle shape to how the load actually pulls on it.
Q: Can I use a lifting sling as a truck tie-down?
No. Lifting slings are rated by WLL for overhead lifting; tie-down and lashing gear is rated by LC (Lashing Capacity) for restraint. They're different ratings for different jobs, and lifting gear used for restraint — or the reverse — can be overloaded or damaged without warning. Use rated ratchet tie-down straps for securing loads on trucks and trailers.
Q: How should webbing and round slings be stored so they last?
Keep them off the floor and out of direct sunlight, as UV degrades polyester over time; store them dry and away from heat, acids, and other chemicals; and hang them rather than leaving them where they can be run over or cut. Inspect before each use and destroy any sling with cuts, abrasion, heat damage, or an unreadable label.