6×19 Wire Rope Sling and 6×36 Wire Rope Sling: What’s the Difference?
Learn the difference between a 6x19 wire rope sling and 6x36 wire rope sling, including durability, flexibility, and D/d ratio…
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Common Mistakes When Ordering Wire Rope Lifting Slings
Before purchasing wire rope slings for your business, check out this article that lists common mistakes people make.
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What does a Wire Rope Sling Fabricator Do?
See what it’s like to work as a wire rope sling fabricator. Explore daily shop operations, technical skills, and the…
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Synthetic Web Sling Damage: Break Tests on Heat, UV, Cuts, Knots, and Weld Splatter
Damaged synthetic web slings can fail suddenly. Learn what this break test shows and when to remove slings from service…
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Synthetic Slings vs Chain Slings: Applications, Safety, and How to Choose
Synthetic Slings vs Chain Slings: Compare applications, safety, and cost. Learn when to use synthetic technology and when chain is…
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Plasma® Sling Service Life: What Our Break Test Revealed
Can slings go longer? Our break tests revealed unexpected MBL failures. Get insights on Plasma® sling service life, inspections &…
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Common Problems People Make When Using Synthetic Web Slings
Learn the most common mistakes workers make when using synthetic web slings, including protection, storage, choking, and inspection practices.
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Are Twin-Path® Slings Worth the Extra Cost?
Learn about the biggest factors affecting the cost of a Twin-Path Sling, including patented technology and unique offerings.
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Which Slingmax® Sling Is Right for You?
SlingMax offers several lifting sling models—learn which one best fits your application.
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Rigging Slang Terms: Common Names for Lifting Equipment
The Terms—and Slang—You Should Know to Navigate the Lifting and Rigging Industry
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What is a Twin-Path® Sling? The Complete Guide to Slingmax’s® Lifting Solution
What is a Twin-Path® Sling? Discover Slingmax's® lightweight, durable, and repairable slings for safe, high-capacity heavy lifting across industries!
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Slingmax® Sling Protection Explained: Cut vs. Abrasion and When to Use Each
This article, which is based off our collaborative video with Slingmax®, will explain and compare the different types of Slingmax®…
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16 Lifting and Rigging Myths That Could Compromise Safety
From using any chain for an overhead lift to the CE marking meaning "Chinese Export," plenty of myths still exist…
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What Is the Slingmax® Helix™ High-Performance Roundsling?
Do you want a narrower lifting sling without sacrificing strength and durability? Read the full article to learn about Slingmax’s…
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Explaining Mazzella’s Synthetic Roundslings Color System
Color-coding systems for synthetic roundslings are not universal. Our article looks at how color-coding systems for roundslings differ throughout the…
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