2026 Catalog - Flipbook - Page 47
Polyester Roundslings
Saves Money
Promotes Safety
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Double-wall cover for greater sling life.
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The cover is seamless with no sewn edges,
preventing rupture which requires removal from
service.
EN360 and larger Tuflex roundslings feature
Tufhide wear-resistant nylon jacket for extra sling
life.
Sling
Protection
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Synthetic materials will not cut hands.
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No loss of capacity from abrasive wear to the
cover.
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Tu昀昀-Tag provides serial numbered identi昀椀cation
for traceability and required OSHA information
for the life of the sling.
Saves Time
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Low stretch (about 3% at rated capacity).
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Lightweight and pliable for easy rigging and
storage.
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Independent core yarns choke tightly but release
easily after use.
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Red core yarns provide added visual warning
of sling damage.
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Easy to store and carry.
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Consistent matched lengths for better multiple
sling load control.
Smaller lengths are good for low headroom lifts.
Tubular jacket protects load bearing yarns from
UV resistance.
The soft cover will not scratch the load surface.
Conforms to shape of the load and grips securly
for reduced load damage.
Color-coded capacities for quick identi昀椀cation.
Chain
Slings
Lightweight to reduce fatigue and strain on
riggers.
Wire
Rope
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Web
Slings
Features and Bene昀椀ts
Round
Slings
General
Information
TUFLEX ® ROUNDSLINGS
Rigging
Hardware
1. Specify sling part number found in the charts throughout the Tu昀氀ex section.
3. Matched lengths of slings must be speci昀椀ed at time of order.
Tolerance*
30,000 lbs. or Less
± (1" + 1% of sling length)
Higher than 30,000 lbs., up to 90,000 lbs.
± (2" + 1% of sling length)
Higher than 90,000 lbs., up to 175,000 lbs.
± (3.0" + 1% of sling length)
Higher than 175,000 lbs.
± (Sling Body Diameter + 1% of sling length)
Lifting
Devices
Roundsling Size / Vertical Capacity Range
Plate
Clamps
Braided Tuflex length tolerance is ± (2" + 5% of the ordered length with sling at rest). At its rated capacity,
braided Tuflex will stretch approximately 9%.
Hoist
Rings
The following sling length tolerances apply to roundslings when new, at the time of 昀椀nal manufacture. Standard
Length Tolerance – Endless and Eye & Eye style Roundslings should be made in conformance with the length
tolerance values listed in the table below. Matched Set Length Tolerance – When multiple legs of a bridle sling
are made, or when multiple slings are prescribed to be made within a Matched Set Tolerance, their length
variance from their nominal length shall remain within a dimension equal to one-half of their corresponding
Standard Length Tolerance Values listed in the table below.
Lift-All
Hoists
TOLERANCES FOR ENDLESS ROUNDSLINGS
Cargo
Control
2. Specify sling length in feet (bearing point to bearing point). Refer to footnotes under Tu昀氀ex tables for
speci昀椀c sling lengths and tolerances.
Mesh
Slings
HOW TO ORDER
* Prior to sling selection and use, please review and understand the General Information section in this catalog.
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