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4-Legged Wire Rope Slings
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Socketed Wire Rope Sling
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Multi-Part Wire Rope Slings
What Are Wire Rope Slings?
Wire rope sling comes in a variety of different types such as hand spliced slings, socketed rope assemblies, mechanical spliced slings, stainless steel slings, and galvanized cable laid slings.
Wire Rope Sling Care & Maintenance
It is vital the rope is checked on a regular basis. The discard
criteria should be as per the relevant standard (ISO 4309).
Wire rope, while lubricated during manufacturing, doesn’t last forever. However, with proper care and maintenance, it can last a long time.
Important Wire Rope Sling Tips to Remember
- When using wire rope slings, the most important thing is to set the hook properly.
- Proper rigging is essential to avoid snagging a wire rope sling.
- When using wire rope slings, always use proper knots to secure them.
- Never allow a line to become twisted or kinked.
- Avoid using wire rope slings to replace climbing equipment like ascenders or harnesses.
- When using wire rope slings to secure yourself on a rope, be careful to not tie the rope too tight.
- A wire rope sling must be removed if it becomes wet, and it should never be left unattended.
- Be careful when using a wire rope sling as the hooks can cause injury if they become snagged.
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