How to selecting use of synthetic web slings.

Synthetic Web Slings

 

What should you know about using synthetic web slings?

What should you check when selecting slings?

What should you avoid when using slings?

What kinds of damage make a synthetic web-sling unusable?

 

 

What should you know about using synthetic web slings?

 

Synthetic web slings are easily cut and have poor abrasion resistance when compared with chain and wire rope slings.

Nylon slings are damaged by acids, but resist caustics.

Polyester slings are damaged by caustics but resist acids.

Sunlight, moisture, and temperatures above 90°C (194°F) damage both nylon and polyester slings.

Use slings made of the right material for the job.

Check the manufacturers' slings for their code number and the rated capacity. Reference charts showing slings and hitch rated capacities are available from manufacturers.

Inspect slings before using them.

Keep an inspection record for each sling.

 

What should you check when selecting slings?

 

Refer to the manufacturer's reference chart for the capacity rating.

Check a sling before using it.

Determine the weight of the load.

Prevent loading more than the rated capacity by considering sling angle.

Protect webbing from sharp corners, protrusions, or abrasive surfaces.

Ensure that the sling choking action is on the webbing, not the hardware.

Have slings repaired by a sling manufacturer only.

 

What should you avoid when using slings?

 

Do not drag slings across floors or other abrasive surfaces.

Do not drop slings with metal fittings.

Do not set loads down on top of slings.

Do not pull slings from under loads when the load is resting on the sling.

Do not weld anything hung from a sling.

Do not lengthen or shorten slings by tying knots.

Do not place stitch patterns (laps) on hooks, around sharp corners, or at choker bearing points.

 

What kinds of damage make a synthetic web-sling unusable?

 

Increased stiffness of sling material.

Acid or caustic burns.

Melted, burned or weld spatter damage.

Holes, tears, cuts, snags.

Broke or worn stitching.

Excessive abrasive wear.

Knots in any part of the sling.

Crushed webbing or embedded particles.

Bleached sling colour.