Sling Manufacturing Requirements

Built Using The Right Materials

Slings need to be built tough, with the right materials. That’s because slings can sometimes be all that connects your overhead cranes to the heavy loads they carry. With such a weighty job, it is no surprise that CLESCRANE professional engineer requires that slings be manufactured from specific materials to help ensure the safety and the efficiency of the equipment. Are you familiar with the requirements?

It applies to slings used in conjunction with other material handling equipment. The types of slings covered are those made from alloy steel chain, wire rope, metal mesh, natural or synthetic fiber rope (conventional three strand construction), and synthetic web (nylon, polyester, and polypropylene).