Instructions for use and maintenance
Working load limits (WILL) in tonnes, according to EN1492-1 and SANS 94-1 for flat woven webbing slings and EN 1492-2 and SANS 94-2 for Roundslings.
| WILL Tonnes | Straight Lifting | Chocked Hitch | Straight Basket Hitch | Angled Basket Hitch 0-90° | Angled Basket Hitch 90-120° |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 2 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 4.0 | 2.8 | 2.0 |
| 3 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 6.0 | 4.2 | 3.0 |
| 4 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 8.0 | 5.6 | 4.0 |
| 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 10.0 | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| 6 | 6.0 | 4.8 | 12.0 | 8.4 | 6.0 |
| 8 | 8.0 | 6.4 | 16.0 | 11.2 | 8.0 |
| 10 | 10.0 | 8.0 | 20.0 | 14.0 | 10.0 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 9.6 | 24.0 | 16.8 | 12.0 |
| 15 | 15.0 | 12.0 | 30.0 | 21.0 | 15.0 |
| 20 | 20.0 | 16.0 | 40.0 | 28.0 | 20.0 |
| 25 | 25.0 | 20.0 | 50.0 | 35.0 | 25.0 |
| 30 | 30.0 | 24.0 | 60.0 | 42.0 | 30.0 |
| 40 | 40.0 | 32.0 | 80.0 | 56.0 | 40.0 |
| 50 | 50.0 | 40.0 | 100.0 | 70.0 | 50.0 |
Use
- Always plan the lift carefully before proceeding
- Always check that the length and WLL stated on the sling label are suitable.
- Examine the sing for damaged and defects before use. Never use a damaged or defective sling.
- Never overload!
- Make sure that the load is lifted vertically. centered above the point of gravity.
- Use identical slings in case of multi-legged lifting and take the lifting angles into account when choosing equipment.
- Do not tie knots in slings to shorten or extend them.
- Never lift with twisted or entwined slings.
- Place load-bearing seams and joints between the hook and the load.
- Protect the sling from sharp edges using edge protection or protective sleeves.
- Avoid shock loading and snatch lifting.
- Do not drag a load in the sling and do not drag slings over the ground.
- Keep polyester slings away from alkalis (for example ammonia and caustic soda).
- If in doubt about exposure to chemicals. check with your supplier.
- Do not use polyester slings in temperatures over +100″C.
- Examine slings after use and remove from service if visble damaged has been suffered.
Maintenance
- Store the equipment in a dry place.
- Ensure that seams and labelling are undamaged.
- The equipment can be cleaned by washing in a petroleum-based detergent and rinsing in water
- Round slings with damaged sleeving. allowing dirt to enter. should be discarded.
- Round slings with broken yarns as a result of damaged sleeving must be discarded.
- Round slings must be inspected regulary for knots and irregularities indicating yarn breakage. Discard if found.
- Webbing slings: Discard in case of serious damage due to friction.
- Webbing strops: Discard if/ when edge wear/ damage exceeds 5% of its width.
- Webbing strops: Repair or discard when eye sleeving is worn out.
Contact
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