Polyester web slings
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Round Slings
Endless Round Slings - KR
Factor of safety for webbing 1:7
The colour combination as shown in the chart is a mere indicator, however the colour may change subject to availability of raw materials
Features
- Soft, supple, and light in weight, easy to handle.
- Internationally identifiable colour code, SWL shown on slings and also shown by the way of woven stripes i.e. each black stripe for each ton.
- Ideally suited for lifting smooth, polished or coated objects.
- Conforms to B. S. 6668 Part 2 and Indian standards.
- Zebra Round Slings are light weight compared to the working load ratio and being Polyester
do not rust or corrode as in metal slings.
- hese slings have no danger of hand injury to workman caused by cut wires and does
not spark, hence can be used explosive environment.
- The elongation factor on load is only 3%, hence it absorbs the load while lifting.
- Zebra Round Slings flattens and adjust to contours of the load point thus forming a firm grip.
How to look after your Zebra Sling
- Small cuts on sleeves can be taped and reused... cuts on the main yarn core, the slings should be discarded.
- Slings can be washed in cold water with a mild detergent.
- Zebra slings are resistant to most chemicals but avoid ammonia, alkalis and strong acid.
- Use anti cutting webbing sleeves at sharp contact points to get more life of your Zebra Sling.
Advantages over Steel Rope or Chain
Zebra polyester Slings are considered lighter than a metal product of comparable lifting performance
and as a consequences are both safer and easier to handle. The main safety and handling advantage
of the Zebra Slings are listed below:
- Because of the suppleness of polyester, the Zebra Sling accommodates irregularities of the load,
twisted wire rope may grip in the wrong place creating imbalance.
- Absorbs shocks
- No corrosion - wire ropes can rust unseen from inside
- Easier to inspect - if it looks all right, it is alright
- Less weight means easier, quicker working, less risk of back injuries
- Less weight also means cheaper transport - only 20% of the steel chain for example
- Less risk of damage to sensitive or painted surfaces.
- Safe in hazardous or explosive environments as there is no risk of sparking
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