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ROUNDSLING INSPECTION CRITERIA
Heat / Chemical
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
Protection
Round
Slings
Web
Slings
General
Information
Inspection Criteria
Rigging
Hardware
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.
Hoist
Rings
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Areas of the sling that look and feel fuzzy indicate that the 昀椀bers have
been broken by contact and movement against a rough surface. A昀昀ected
areas are usually discolored. Inspect sling and remove from service if
core yarn is exposed.
Plate
Clamps
Abrasion
TO PREVENT
Never drag slings along the ground. Never pull slings from under loads that are resting on the sling.
Use wear protection between slings and rough surface loads.
Lifting
Devices
Lift-All
Hoists
Cargo
Control
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.
Mesh
Slings
Illegible or Missing Tags
SUGGESTED LIFT-ALL PRODUCT: Wear Pad
See the Sling Protection section in this catalog for more sling protection options.
Scan and learn more about synthetic sling inspection criteria.
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