6-2 | Metal Mesh Sling Identification Tag Requirements

<p>It is the responsibility of the user to maintain the sling identification—ensuring it remains legible during the life of the sling. If the identification is missing or illegible, it should be removed from service.</p>

person Mike Close
event June 30, 2020

Per ASME B30.9 …

Each metal mesh sling shall be marked by the manufacturer to include:

  • Name or trademark of the manufacturer, or if repaired, the entity performing the repair
  • Rated load for at least one hitch type and the angle upon which it is based
  • Individual sling identification (ex: serial number)
Metal Mesh Sling Inspection ID Tag Requirements

It is the responsibility of the user …

To maintain the sling identification—ensuring it remains legible during the life of the sling. If the identification is missing or illegible, it should be removed from service.

Lesson tags: metal mesh sling identification tag
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