Both round slings and flat slings are used to secure, support and move heavy loads. They are a popular lifting solution as they distribute the load's weight evenly, providing stability, preventing damage and enabling the safe handling of objects that lack attachment points.
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A point load is when the weight of a heavy load is acting on one specific point instead of being spread across a wider area.
You may be using or have recently purchased cranked claw hooks for use as standalone diverter hooks, over-wheel straps or parts thereof primarily when transporting vehicles.
A cranked claw hook is designed to lift the strap away from the deck at an angle to route over the wheel/tyre combination.