Synthetic Lifting Slings - Wesco Industries Ltd.

ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATIONS
All slings should be stored in a cool, dry, and dark place away from
harmful ultra-violet rays (sunlight) and Arc Welders in operation.
Continuous exposure to sunlight can affect the strength of synthetic
webbing in varying degrees, ranging from total degradation to slight
degradation. Nylon and Polyester slings shall not be used with
temperatures in excess of 194 degree F (90 degrees C).
Chemical active environments can be hazardous to the sling strength,
Wesco Industries should be consulted before using slings in such
environments. See chart below for a guide on chemical resistance of
webbing:
NYLON NO YES YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
POLYESTER # YES NO ## YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
#Disintegrated by concentrated sulfuric acid.
## Degraded by strong alkalis at elevated temperatures.
CARE, USE & INSPECTION
Webbing slings should be inspected by the person(s) prior to any
lifting operations. The inspector should seek to detect any surface
damage to the sling and its components. Excessive surface chafe
(wear), cross or longitudinal cuts in the webbing, cuts or chafe damage
to the edges (caused by overloading), crystaliztion of the webbing
(caused by exposure to excessive heat), local weakening or softening
of the webbing material so that surface fibres can be plucked or rubbed
off, corrosion and/or distortion of hardware - caused by acids or
overload; will result in a serious loss of strength to the sling. A sling so
affected should be taken out of service immediately.
Never try to repair a damaged webbing sling. Wesco Industries can
inspect and reuse your old webbing sling hardware safely and provide
proof load certification if required.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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