2026 Catalog - Flipbook - Page 11
General Information
General
Information
GENERAL OSHA & MANUFACTURER
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL SLINGS
6. MAINTAIN & STORE SLINGS PROPERLY
Web
Slings
Attempt to keep slings clean and free of dirt, grime,
and foreign materials.
Sling
Protection
Additional Factors to consider when
handling loads
Integrity of the attachment points.
Secure a clear load path and avoid any contact
with objects that would impede load
movement.
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Tag lines can often be attached to the load and
be used to aid in controlling load position.
Structural stability of the load.
Loose parts that could fall from load.
Power lines in the area.
CHOKER HITCH ANGLES
Rigging
Hardware
Choker Hitch Angles
Adjusted Choker Hitch
Capacity = Choker
Hitch Capacity X Reduction Factor
Mesh
Slings
Cargo
Control
When a choke hitch is used, and the angle of choke
is less than 120°, the sling choker hitch capacity
decreases. To determine the actual sling capacity at a
given angle of choke, multiply the sling capacity choke
rating by the appropriate reduction factor determined
from the chart below. Sling capacity decreases as
choke angle decreases.
Chain
Slings
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Wire
Rope
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Round
Slings
Slings shall be stored
in cool, dark, dry areas,
preferably on racks.
When not in use, slings should be stored in an area
free from environmental or mechanical sources of
damage, such as weld spatter; splinters from grinding
or machining; or sources of UV, heat or chemical
exposure; etc.
REDUCTION IN RATED CAPACITY AS A FUNCTION OF ANGLE OF CHOKE
Angle of Choke
120
180
105
90
Factor
Angle of Choke
Factor
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