A sling attached so that the wire rope encircling the load is self-tightening is called a:

A sling attached so that the wire rope encircling the load is self-tightening is called a:

• A. Slings
• B. Choker
• C. Round sling
• D. Eye sling

Answer: (B)

A choke hitch is used when the rope forms a loop around the load and the free end tightens that loop as tension is applied, pulling the rope tighter and gripping the load. This self-tightening around the load increases friction and holds the load in place, which is why the setup described is called a choke. It differs from other slings which don’t rely on a tightening loop around the load: a round sling is a continuous circular strap, an eye sling has fixed eyes, and a general sling is simply a strap or rope used for lifting without the self-tightening feature.

A choke hitch is used when the rope forms a loop around the load and the free end tightens that loop as tension is applied, pulling the rope tighter and gripping the load. This self-tightening around the load increases friction and holds the load in place, which is why the setup described is called a choke. It differs from other slings which don’t rely on a tightening loop around the load: a round sling is a continuous circular strap, an eye sling has fixed eyes, and a general sling is simply a strap or rope used for lifting without the self-tightening feature.