Nylon Slings

Let’s face it, there’s no such thing as an all purpose synthetic web sling. You have unique needs. You need choices. We have one of the industry’s most complete lines of synthetic web products with a variety of choices for your many different needs.

Choose nylon or polyester material.

Both materials are heavy webbing loomed specifically to deliver dependable service in tough industrial conditions. Each is offered in two grades or strength ratings, identified by second digit in our four-digit stock number. The number “6” indicates the lower strength, “9”, the higher. Nylon and polyester perform equally well in many applications, but each is designed for use in specific conditions.

Use nylon when:

• You need a sling with good resistance to aldehydes, ethers and strong alkalis.
• You need a sling unaffected by grease and oil.
• The sling’s 6% elastic stretch

Do not use when you expose sling to concentrated sulfuric acid or strong alkaline solutions, or to temperatures above 194° F (40° C) or below -40° F (-40° C).

Use polyester when:

• You need a sling with good resistance to common industrial acids and hot bleaching solutions.
• You desire minimum stretch from your sling only 3% at sling’s rated capacity.

Do not use when you expose sling to concentrated sulfuric acid or strong alkaline solutions, or to temperatures above 194° F (40° C) or below -40° F (-40° C).

Every order must specify:

Follow this simple check list when ordering:

1. Sling type number and stock number as shown in charts.
2. The length of sling, measured as shown here.
3. The width of sling body.
4. The webbing material – nylon or polyester
5. Description and placement of any wear pads.
6. Protective coating if you desire an optional coating.
7. A description of end fittings for slings where a choice of fittings is offered.

Example of sling order:

If you want a 2-ply, Eye & Eye Flat sling of the strongest grade nylon webbing, 4” wide and 10’ long, eye-to-eye pull, with 4’ of regular wear pad centered on the sling body, and with the sling coated with Neoprene after fabrication, here’s how to order:

• EEF-2-904 X 10’
  Nylon, 4” x 10’ with 4’ of regular wear pad centered on the sling body, Neoprene coated.
• EEF (First group of letters)
  The type of sling is identified by 2- or 3- letter codes.
• 2 (First number)
  This number indicates the number of plies in a particular sling body.
• 904 X 10’ (Second group of numbers)
  The first of these three digits indicates the grade of webbing, either 6 or 9. The second and third digits indicate the webbing width, which range from 01 to 12 inches in diameter.

Increased wear protection with optional wear pads.

Wear protection is standard only on Types 6 and 7. If you plan to use any of our other slings in damaging conditions, please specify wear pads when you order.

Our padded slings include a nylon or polyester buffer designed especially for this application. They’re also available in synthetic leather that’s more economical and stiffer than regular leather or in the same material as the sling body. You may choose another material if you wish – please specify when you order.

Permanent ID tag on all slings

Each sling features a tag that provides a durable record of the type and stock number as well as the vertical, choker and basket hitch rated capacities for the sling. Tags are leather with a deep, hot brand, designed to resist ripping and stay attached for the life of the sling. For large quantities, we can provide vinyl tags with the vital information you need stamped into the vinyl if your customer requires it.

Regardless of its construction, each sling must have a tag attached to it. If not, you should remove sling from service per OSHA and ANSI B30.0 requirements.

When to replace slings

Remove sling from service if you see damage such as the following, and return to service only when approved by a designated person. These are removal criteria established by ASME B30.9:

1. Acid or caustic burns.
2. Melting or charring of any part of the sling.
3. Holes, tears, cuts or snags.
4. Broken or worn stitching in load-bearing splices.
5. Excessive abrasive wear.
6. Knots in any part of the sling.
7. Excessive abrasive wear.
8. Knots in any part of the sling.
9. Excessive pitting or corrosion, or cracked, distorted or broken fittings.
10. Other visible damage that causes doubt as to the strength of the sling.

We also recommend three other important reasons to remove slings:

1. Illegible sling identification tag.
2. Loading a sling beyond its rated capacity.
3. Any exposure of the Red Guard warning yarns.

Take special precautions

Before installing your slings, always read and follow the warning tag.

Warranty

Any warranty, expressed or implied as to quality, performance or fitness for use is always premised on the condition that the published rated capacities apply only to new, unused slings and assemblies, that the mechanical equipment on which such products are used is properly designed and maintained, that such products are properly stored, handled, used and maintained, and properly inspected on a regular basis during the period of use.

Seller shall not be liable under any circumstances for consequential or incidental damages or secondary charges including but not limited to personal injury, labor costs, a loss of profits resulting from the use of said products or from said products being incorporated in or becoming a component of any other product.

Order from an entire line of synthetic web slings:

Types 1,2,3 & 4

Types 5