3 Factors to Consider Before Using Lifting Slings
Lifting sling is used to lift items and these items may be very heavy to fall down, this will cause a major accident, so we list 3 factors to consider before using the lifting slings.
When we use the sling for lifting, what we fear most is that when lifting heavy objects, the heavy objects may fall down, causing loss or personal injury. In order to avoid causing such problems, we must choose the correct type of sling. When you choose and use the correct sling, take a look at the following 3 factors. Then take a look at what soft slings that Webslingness has.
- Understand the weight, strength, and fragility of the objects.
Before loading, you have to know clearly about the object’s weight, strength, and also working load limit of the webbing sling. Before lifting goods, you have to make sure all sides of the objects have been supported by the lift strap, in this way, you can prevent the objects from falling down or injury to workers at the scene.
Also, during lifting, you need to consider if the object is easy to broken, due to its fragility. So, our purpose for lifting cargo is not only to ensure them not falling down but also no broken during lifting.
Know more about what is working load limit, breaking strength, and safety factors.
- Make sure the center of gravity of objects and sling flexibility is very important.
Before lifting the objects up, you have to know the center of gravity of your loads, it is very important. Or else, your loads have the potential to falling down.
Due to the fabric character, the flexibility of the nylon sling is much better.
- How is the edge of your loading objects?
Check the edge of your loading objects, if it has a sharp edge, using a soft lifting sling is not a good idea, because the sharp edge will cause the sling to be damaged and the objects may fall down.
We recommend you use a chain sling or wire rope sling to lifting the goods with a sharp edge.
What types of soft lifting slings do we have?
- Polyester round sling and webbing sling
- Nylon round sling and webbing sling
Our soft lifting sling in these two types can be made into two different materials: polyester and nylon. Nylon lifting sling has wider stretch and more flexibility. Nylon webbing sling is also cheaper than a polyester sling, but also wear down quicker than polyester web slings. Polyester webbing slings can be used where does not require a lot of stretches, but strength is needed.
Our round sling can be used in vertical, choker, or basket hitches, making your lifting work more convenient and cost-effective.
