The distance from the inside of a sling's upper end fitting to the inside of its lower end fitting is called the reach.

The distance from the inside of a sling's upper end fitting to the inside of its lower end fitting is called the reach.

• A. diameter
• B. grade
• C. nominal size
• D. reach

Answer: (D)

Reach is the distance from the inside surface of the sling’s upper end fitting to the inside surface of its lower end fitting. This measurement defines how far apart the fittings are when the sling is in use, which matters for how the load sits and how the sling fits around attachment points. It’s not the sling’s material thickness (diameter), its strength rating (grade), or its size label (nominal size). Knowing the reach helps ensure the sling will seat properly on the load and provide stable, predictable lifting.

Reach is the distance from the inside surface of the sling’s upper end fitting to the inside surface of its lower end fitting. This measurement defines how far apart the fittings are when the sling is in use, which matters for how the load sits and how the sling fits around attachment points. It’s not the sling’s material thickness (diameter), its strength rating (grade), or its size label (nominal size). Knowing the reach helps ensure the sling will seat properly on the load and provide stable, predictable lifting.