2026 Catalog - Flipbook - Page 114
INSPECTION CRITERIA FOR WIRE MESH SLINGS
The following photos illustrate some of the common damage that occurs and indicates that the sling must be taken
out of service. For inspection frequency requirements, see the General Information section of this catalog.
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Slings
General
Information
Inspection Criteria
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Fittings that have obvious
areas of wear. Fittings that
do not have legible rated
capacity information or do
not lie 昀氀at.
TO PREVENT
Never lift with the 昀椀tting against a load edge or
set load directly onto the sling. Reduce wear by
keeping loads within the rated capacity of the
sling.
Broken Weld / Brazed Joint
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
A crack or separation of
the wire at the edge or in
the body of the mesh.
TO PREVENT
Do not side load mesh.
Tension on sling must be distributed evenly
across the entire width of the mesh.
Overloading / Uneven Loading
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Mesh does not lie 昀氀at, appears distorted and/or will not bend easily.
TO PREVENT
Do not load in excess of rated capacity. Load edges must be straight / 昀氀at
and in contact with full width of mesh at bearing points.
Lifting
Devices
Plate
Clamps
Hoist
Rings
Lift-All
Hoists
Cargo
Control
Mesh
Slings
Rigging
Hardware
Chain
Slings
Wire
Rope
Sling
Protection
Round
Slings
End Fitting Distortion / Wear
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Wear
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Flat areas on the
individual wires. When
wires have lost 25% or
more of their original
diameter, the sling must
be taken out of service.
TO PREVENT
Do not drag sling on the ground and do not drag
loads over slings. Use sling protection on high
wear areas.
Corrosion / Heat Damage
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Areas of discoloration.
Remove slings with wire
diameter reduction of
15% or more. Slings
exposed to temperatures
of 550°F or more must
be removed from service.
TO PREVENT
Hang slings for storage away from moisture.
If your conditions require temperatures above
550°F consider using stainless steel mesh.
