This International Standard specifies a series of wire rope Slings for general purposes. It covers the type of Sling, the working load limit, and the manufacture of Slings and Sling assemblies. The multiple egged Slings covered by this International Standard are constructed with legs of equal nominal length. NOTE - Slings of unequal leg length may also be constructed generally in accordance with this International Standard, but the rating of such Slings requires special consideration by a competent person