STANDARD TRAINING LOAD
1,500 LB
General cargo and light equipment
- Proof test load
- 5,250 lb
- Load factor
- 3.5×
AIR ASSAULT · SLING LOAD · EXTERNAL-LOAD TRAINING
Sling Blocks
built for the lift.
Purpose-built reinforced-concrete training loads engineered to help aircrews and ground teams train against realistic external loads — without putting operational equipment at unnecessary risk.
6standard weights
1,500–22,000lb training range
64,548lb highest listed proof load
100%individually proof tested
TRAINING VALUE, NOT DEAD WEIGHT
Designed around the training mission.
A Sling Block has one job: give the training unit a known, repeatable external load that can be rigged, inspected, identified, lifted and used again. Amidon builds the identification, lifting provisions, field visibility and proof-load verification into the block from the beginning.
01Rugged construction
Reinforced concrete and rebar built for repeated field use.
02Integral lifting provisions
Embedded steel pipes and lift eyes are part of the block design.
03Fast identification
Cast-in markings, color coding, brass ID plate and reflectors.
04Proof-load verified
Each block is individually tested before entering the training inventory.
STANDARD CONFIGURATIONS
One family. Six mission loads.
From light cargo simulation to heavy-lift training, the standard line gives units known weights that map to common training scenarios and equipment classes.
STANDARD TRAINING LOAD
6,000 LB
Light tactical vehicles, trailers and CROP
- Proof test load
- 19,200 lb
- Load factor
- 3.2×
STANDARD TRAINING LOAD
8,500 LB
M1167, M1152A1 and mobility trailers
- Proof test load
- 27,200 lb
- Load factor
- 3.2×
STANDARD TRAINING LOAD
12,000 LB
M777A1, M1097 and high-mobility trailers
- Proof test load
- 38,400 lb
- Load factor
- 3.2×
STANDARD TRAINING LOAD
18,000 LB
Heavy-equipment and advanced vehicle-load training
- Proof test load
- 55,548 lb
- Load factor
- 3.086×
STANDARD TRAINING LOAD
22,000 LB
Large-equipment and heavy-lift training
- Proof test load
- 64,548 lb
- Load factor
- 2.934×
Planning note: Proof-test values verify the block and its embedded lifting provisions at the listed test load. They do not supersede aircraft, cargo hook, sling-set, rigging, inspection or mission-planning limits.
BUILT TO BE INSPECTED
Known weight. Visible identity. Traceable asset.
Field equipment is easier to manage when the critical information is on the asset — not in somebody's memory. Sling Blocks combine permanent markings with multiple visual identification methods.
- Cast-in weight markings on all sides and the top
- Integral ready-mix concrete dye for color coding
- Brass identification plate with weight, manufacturer, date and serial number
- Recessed reflectors for improved visibility during low-light operations
- Embedded lifting provisions with steel pipes and lift eyes
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Proof-load testing is part of the product — not an afterthought.
Each Amidon Sling Block is individually proof-load tested in accordance with MIL-STD-913 to verify structural integrity and lifting-provision performance.
CONSTRUCTION REFERENCE
Natick TDP 11-1-7752
Addendum 01
Addendum 01
| Block weight (lb) | Load factor | Test load (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 1,500 | 3.5 | 5,250 |
| 6,000 | 3.2 | 19,200 |
| 8,500 | 3.2 | 27,200 |
| 12,000 | 3.2 | 38,400 |
| 18,000 | 3.086 | 55,548 |
| 22,000 | 2.934 | 64,548 |
BUILT FOR REPEAT USE
Training equipment should survive the training cycle.
These blocks are designed as durable, reusable training assets: load them, transport them, stage them, rig them, inspect them and put them back into service for the next evolution.
Reinforcedconcrete + rebar construction
Serializedasset-level identification
PROCUREMENT
Tell us the training load. We'll build the configuration.
Send the required weights, quantities, delivery location and required-by date. Amidon can respond with a configuration, production schedule, logistics requirements and the technical information needed to move the purchase forward.
1
Define weights + quantity
2
Confirm destination + timeline
3
Receive quote + technical package
FREQUENT QUESTIONS
What buyers and training managers need to know.
What standard weights are available?
1,500, 6,000, 8,500, 12,000, 18,000 and 22,000 lb.
Are the blocks individually proof-load tested?
Yes. Each block is individually proof-load tested in accordance with MIL-STD-913 to verify structural integrity and lifting-provision performance.
How are the blocks identified in the field?
Each block combines cast-in weight markings, integral color coding, a brass identification plate and recessed reflectors.
Are the lifting provisions part of the block?
Yes. The design uses embedded lifting provisions with steel pipes and lift eyes.
What information should I send for a quote?
Required weights, quantities, delivery location, required-by date and any solicitation or technical-reference documents that govern the purchase.
Can Amidon support replacement or supplemental blocks?
Yes. The standard weight family makes it straightforward to add or replace training loads as requirements evolve.
AMIDON TRAINING SOLUTIONS
Build the load into the training plan.
Purpose-built training weights for units that need repeatable external-load training without sacrificing operational equipment.