Single-Part Body Hand Spliced Wire Rope Slings
Upon special request, a premium splice known as a tapered and concealed splice can be provided. Slings with rope bodies…
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Explore various types of slings, safe rigging practices, and expert tips for secure heavy lifting operations. Elevate your understanding and prioritize safety with valuable insights and best practices.
Nylon & Polyester Web Slings: Heavy Duty, Flat Eye, Twisted Eye, Endless
Are you familiar with all configurations of synthetic web slings? While eye and eye is the most popular, there are…
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Single-Part Body Mechanically Spliced Wire Rope Slings
The eyes of a singe-part mechanically spliced wire rope sling are formed using the flemish eye splice. The ends are…
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Wire Rope Sling Inspection Criteria
As a starting point, the same work practices which apply to all "working" wire rope apply to wire rope which…
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Inspection, Care, and Use Of Nylon and Polyester Synthetic Web Slings
Are you looking for inspection and removal from service criteria for synthetic web slings? Nylon and polyester web slings are…
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Capacities of Braided Wire Rope Slings (6-Part and 8-Part)
Do you know the capacities of your braided multi-part wire rope slings? Learn more about capacities of braided 6-part wire…
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Efficiencies of Common Rope Splices, Knots, Bends, and Hitches
Better understand exactly what to expect from ropes which have been spliced, knotted or hitched.
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Polyester and Nylon Synthetic Web Slings: Features and Characteristics
When choosing a material for sling use, we recommend considering a material’s resistance to specific chemicals, temperature resistance and stretch.
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Wire Rope Slings: General Information
In this article, we outline important information related to wire rope design, hitches, load weight, and more.
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OSHA Sling Tag Requirements
Employers must use only slings that have permanently affixed and legible identification markings (tags) as prescribed by the manufacturer, and…
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