2024 Catalog - Electronic Version - Flipbook - Page 72
ROUNDSLING INSPECTION CRITERIA
HEAT / CHEMICAL DAMAGE
WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Melted or charred 昀椀bers
anywhere along the sling. Heat and chemical
damage look similar and can damage sling 昀椀bers,
compromising the sling's strength. Look for
discoloration and/or 昀椀bers that have been fused
together and may feel hard or crunchy. Slings
showing heat or chemical damage must be removed
from service.
TO PREVENT: Never use Tuflex® roundslings where
they can be exposed to temperatures in excess of
200°F, or around chemicals without con昀椀rming that
the sling material is compatible with the chemicals
being used. For elevated temperatures up to 350°F,
use KeyFlex™ roundslings.
Chain
Slings
Wire
Rope
Sling
Round
Round
Protection Slings
Slings
Web
General
Slings Information
Inspection Criteria
ILLEGIBLE OR MISSING TAGS
Lifting
Devices
Plate
Clamps
Hoist
Rings
Lift-All
Hoists
Tow
Load
Products Huggers
Mesh
Slings
Rigging
Hardware
WHAT TO LOOK FOR: The information provided on
the sling tag is important for knowing what sling to
use and how it will function. If you cannot 昀椀nd or read
all of the information on a sling tag, the sling must be
taken out of service.
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TO PREVENT: Never set loads down on top of
slings or pull slings from beneath loads if there is any
resistance. Load edges should never contact sling
tags during the lift. Avoid paint or chemical contact
with tags.
KNOTS
WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Knots compromise the
strength of slings by not allowing all 昀椀bers to
contribute to the lift as designed. Knots are rather
obvious problems as shown here.
TO PREVENT: Never tie knots in slings.
Cuts to the cover NOT exposing internal core yarns. The double-walled jacket protects the inner core yarns
from damage. If the damage appears only to the outer jacket and does not expose the inner core yarns, the
sling may remain in service (except chemical or heat damage). The sling may also be returned to Lift-All for
inspection and repair to the jacket.
TO PREVENT: Use the appropriate sling protection between the sling and all edges that come in contact with
the sling. See the Sling Protection section in this catalog.
