Which One Is The Best For Your Lifting Job? Polyester Sling vs Nylon Sling
We always hear some people around us and also some clients ask us that polyester sling vs nylon sling, which is the best one to do the lifting job? In fact, it depends on the specific job that you wanna use the lifting sling to do and some other factors, then you will know which material can be chosen for your lifting job.
- Suit for delicate loads
Why the synthetic lifting sling is very popular in some industries, such as the construction industry and marine industry.Because compared to the chain sling and wire rope sling, the synthetic lifting sling has a wider load surface and can protect the lifting objects from scratch and crush.
- Lightweight
The synthetic webbing slings are lighter than wire rope sling and chain sling, they are easy to handle and easy to transport. polyester webbing sling and nylon webbing sling are more flexible and easy to take. Nylon material is a little bit heavier than polyester, but that’s fine, you can handle it easily.
- Strong and durable
Both nylon sling and polyester sling are strong and durable, they can easily handle the object you want them to do, but just follow the instruction that marked on the manufacturer’s label on the lifting sling. So, the material is not so important, please choose the sling according to the lifting weight.
- Cost-effective
The nylon lifting sling and polyester lifting sling are attractive in pricing, but which one is cheaper is not important, the most important one is which material and do the best job for your application.
- Material stretch
The polyester sling has less stretch than the nylon sling. So, when your lifting object needs high elasticity requirement, then the nylon sling will be your better choice. Conversely, if your cargo does not allow the snap-back action, something like the height limitation, then the polyester sling is your best choice.
- Operating environment
Why does the marine industry like to choose the polyester sling? since nylon has the better water-absorbing ability, but that is not good for the shipbuilding industry. Polyester materials do not absorb the water and have better UV protection.
Please also pay attention to the chemical environment when using the lifting sling. The nylon material can’t resist acid or bleach and the polyester can’t resist the ether and alkali
Before using the lifting sling, please:
- Check the sling capacity that shows on the manufacturer label
- Check all the parts if any tear or abrasion
- You may test it before actual use
In general, the above are some factors that you can refer to while choosing the polyester sling or nylon sling for your lifting job. Synthetic lifting sling is a very good choice when choosing them to handle your cargo, they are cost-effective. But, please remember that cheap price is not the primary factor you need to consider, this only can go into effect based on the lifting sling you choose that can bear your job effectively.
