When to Use Webbing Lifting Slings？

Webbing slings are constructed from woven polyester fibers, providing strength and durability. They feature a flat design with stitched loops at each end for attachment to lifting equipment. Our heavy lift polyester webbing slings come in capacities ranging from 15t up to 50t, offering a wide range of options for various lifting requirements. Additionally, these slings can be tailored to specific lengths based on your needs.

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On request, we can customize our webbing slings with different Working Load Limits (WLL), widths, and configurations, including triangles or endless options, to meet specific project demands.

Moreover, all our products comply with the European norm 1492-1/machine directive, ensuring they adhere to safety standards and regulations for lifting equipment. This commitment to quality and safety underscores our dedication to providing reliable solutions for material handling and lifting tasks.

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So you have decided to perform a lift using slings. But which ones should you choose? Webbing slings, round slings, wire rope or chain slings? The decision ultimately depends on your specific needs.

If you are reading this article, it is likely because you understand the importance of making informed choices, especially when safety is at stake. Improper slinging can lead to dropped loads and potential harm. Being aware of the correct procedures is crucial.

All types of lifting slings should come with a certificate of conformity before being used. This certificate should meet all LOLA requirements. If your sling doesn’t have such certification, it’s not safe for use until inspected by qualified personnel, such as an inspection body.

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Wire Rope Slings

Wire rope slings are made from strands of wire rope twisted and crimped together, usually forming eyes at each end. Customizable per your requirements, these slings are considered strong and secure. However, safety is only as reliable as the sling's safe working load. Overloading beyond the specified SWL can result in breakage.

Round Slings

Round slings are endless polyester straps enclosed in seamless sleeves. They are color-coded to indicate their specific safe working load. Preferred for lifting objects in a choke position like tubes and pipes, round slings cause less damage to smooth or polished surfaces. These cost-effective slings offer minimal stretch and are ideal for various lifting applications.

Webbing Slings

Webbing slings are flat belt straps with flat eyes at each end. Typically manufactured to a duplex level with double ply for added safety, they are made from 100% polyester webbing and come color-coded to signify their safe working load. These slings are favored over chains and wire ropes due to their flexibility, lightweight nature, and ability to minimize damage to the loads.

Chain Slings

Chain slings come in grades 80 and 100, with grade 80 being the more cost-effective option. For higher quality with increased safety, grade 100 is preferable. Chain slings are particularly suitable for lifting very heavy or bulky loads and are often used with overhead cranes. Although chain slings can be heavier, they provide durable and safe lifting solutions.

In conclusion, selecting the appropriate lifting slings or chains depends on the specific load and application. Ultimately, it is the crane operator's (or rigger’s) responsibility to choose the most suitable equipment.

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