Can lifting slings be used for towing?
Lifting slings can be used for a wide variety of applications including towing, tethering and lifting. Fabric / webbing slings are often used in applications where chains may damage the load as they are less abrasive depending on their application.
What are round slings used for?
A polyester round sling is a versatile, convenient, and cost-effective way to lift a variety of cargo. Manufactured in the USA from a continuous loop of polyester yarn, round slings are covered with a durable polyester fabric that is color-coded by capacity.
Can you lift with a recovery strap?
– Can be used for pulling and lifting, but are not recommended for towing. These are as their name implies used for recovery. Examples of usage: In an off-road situation, you would use a recovery strap to pull the vehicle out of the mud. – Recovery straps range in width and lengths.
What should you look for when inspecting slings?
Items to look for include:
- Missing or illegible sling identification,
- Acid or caustic burns,
- Melting or charring of any part of the sling,
- Holes, tears, cuts, or snags,
- Broken or worn stitching in load bearing splices,
- Excessive abrasive wear,
- Knots in any part of the sling,
What are the standard Colours for webbing slings?
The typical lifting sling colour code is as follows:
- Purple Lifting Slings. Capable of lifting up to one tonne of weight max.
- Green Lifting Slings. Capable of lifting up to two tonnes of weight max.
- Yellow Lifting Slings.
- Grey Lifting Slings.
- Red Lifting Slings.
- Brown Lifting Slings.
- Blue Lifting Slings.
- Orange Lifting Slings.
What are metal mesh slings used for?
Metal mesh slings are widely used in metalworking and in other industries where loads are abrasive, hot, or will tend to cut web slings. Unlike nylon and wire rope slings, metal mesh slings resist abrasion and cutting.
What are the types of slings?
The four main types of slings are:
- Wire Rope: The most commonly used sling.
- Chain: Combines superior strength, ease of handling and durability.
- Mesh: Wire and Chain.
- Synthetic: Both web and round-slings are used where loads must be protected from damage.
How is an endless sling measured?
The length of an endless web sling is measured pull to pull or bearing to bearing on the ends of the endless nylon lift strap, not circumferentially.
How big of a recovery strap do I need?
When choosing the size of your Kinetic Recovery Rope, the breaking strength should be approximately 3 times the weight of the vehicle you are pulling. For example if the Jeep or truck you are recovering weighs 4,000 lbs., you would multiply that by 3.0 (4,000 lbs x 3.0 = 12,000 lbs.)