4-2 | Synthetic Roundsling Identification Tag Requirements

Per ASME B30.9 …

The synthetic roundsling shall be marked to include:

  • Name or trademark of manufacturer, or if repaired, the entity performing repairs
  • Manufacturer’s code or stock number
  • Rated load for at least one hitch type and the angle upon which it is based
  • Core material
  • Cover material, if different from core material
  • Number of legs, if more than one
Synthetic Roundsling ID Tag Requirements

If the tag is missing or illegible …

The inspector should remove the sling from service and send it to an authorized repair facility for replacement.

Lesson tags: roundsling tag requirements