What is a Twin-Path® Sling? The Complete Guide to Slingmax’s® Lifting Solution

If you’re wondering what a Twin-Path® sling is, you’re about to discover why these innovative roundslings have been trusted in critical lifting operations for over 35 years – from automotive plants, construction, aerospace, oil and gas, marine, mills, energy and power, to the New York City Freedom Tower spire installation at 1,776 feet. Join Terry Driscoll, a lifting and rigging expert with 28 years of experience, as he explains what makes Twin-Path® slings unique and how they revolutionize heavy lifting applications.

Understanding Twin-Path® Sling Technology

• Innovative dual-path design providing crucial redundancy for maximum safety
• High-performance K-Spec® Core Yarn technology delivering less than 1% stretch
• Advanced safety features including the External Warning Indicator Check-Fast® system
• Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio – capable of lifting up to 800,000 lbs while weighing 1/10th of steel
• Dual-layer Covermax® jacket with visual wear indicators
• Repairable by authorized dealers

Where to Use Twin-Path® Slings

These versatile slings excel across multiple sectors, from automotive manufacturing to aerospace. Ideal applications include:

• Critical lifts requiring precise length control
• Heavy lift applications up to 800,000 lbs
• Projects demanding lightweight, high-capacity solutions
• Applications requiring maximum safety redundancy
• Marine industry and construction projects
• Delicate yet heavy lifts reducing the risk of scratching or damaging the load

Twin-Path® Sling Inspection Requirements

Following ASME B30.9 Slings standards, proper inspection includes:

• Initial inspection upon receipt
• Frequent inspection before each shift or lift]
• Periodic documented inspection no less than every 12 months

As an authorized Slingmax® fabricator, Mazzella can manufacture custom Twin-Path® slings to your exact specifications with various configurations and protection options. Learn more about what Twin-Path® slings can do for your lifting applications. Contact Mazzella today for information about our complete range of lifting solutions.

FREE DOWNLOADS

• Twin-Path® High-Performance Roundslings
• Lifting Slings Types & Terms [e-book]
• Construction Products & Services Catalog
• Sling Working Load Limits [Poster]
• A Guide to Sling Inspections and OSHA & ASME Standards [e-book]
• Lifting and Rigging Best Practices [Infographic]
• Sling Repairs
• Sling Wear Pads
• Lifting & Rigging Solutions

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Learn More! Articles, Videos, and Podcasts

• A How-To Guide for Ordering Slingmax® Twin-Path® Slings
• Twin-Path® vs. Flat Web Slings vs. Synthetic Rope Slings
• How Do Twin-Path® Slings Compare to Wire Rope and Alloy Chain Slings?
• How to Inspect a Twin-Path Roundsling to ASME Standards
• The Helix Roundsling: A Look at Slingmax’s New High-Performance Lifting Sling
• Which SlingMax® Sling Protection Product Is Right for You? 
• History, Configurations, and Best Uses of Slingmax® Twin-Path® Slings
• Synthetic Slings: Web Slings, Roundslings, and Polyester vs. Nylon
• Choosing the Best Lifting Sling: Wire Rope vs. Chain. vs. Synthetics
• Sling Protection: What It Is, Different Types, and When to Use It
• What Sling Protection is Right for You?

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Contact Mazzella

• Schedule Remote or In-Person Rigging Training
• Contact Mazzella’s Lifting and Rigging Division

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In this video

0:00 – Intro

0:36 – What is the Slingmax® Twin-Path® Sling?

1:06 – How does the Twin-Path® Check-Fast® make safer lifts?

1:26 – What Custom Options are available for Twin-Path® slings?

1:50 – What are the features of Slingmax® Twin-Path® slings?

3:02 – What are the disadvantages of Slingmax® Twin-Path® slings?

3:26 – Are Slingmax® Twin-Path® slings repairable?

3:47 – Can Twin-Path® slings be custom designed for a specific lift?

4:07 – Inspection considerations for Twin-Path® slings

5:24 – How to use Slingmax® Twin-Path® slings

5:49 – What applications are good Twin-Path® slings?

6:34 – Why consider Twin-Path® slings for your lifts?