NYLON SLINGS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The user of West Coast Wire Rope brand nylon lifting

and excessive abrasion of the web.  If the inner core 

RED

slings must insure all safety precautions are used during

safety threads are visible, immediately remove from serv 

the application and storage of our sling and web assembly

ice.  We strongly recommend that any sling not meeting

products.

complete safety criteria be cut if half and discarded.

All RATED CAPACITIES shown in the catalog are based

Safety to people and equipment must be the primary

on new and unused products.  Inspect each sling prior to

objective.

each and every use.  Check for cuts, tears, chemical burns

USER'S GUIDE

WEB SLING CHARACTERISTICS

LOAD PROTECTION   

Will not mar, deface, or scratch the most highly sensitive loads.

CONVENIENCE   

Lightweight and extremely flexible.

SAFETY   

Will hold with non slip grip.   Load bearing inner fibers are completely covered and protected by tough outer

fibers.  Non sparking.  All slings have a minimum 5 to 1 design factor.  All slings are provided with a vinyl tag marked

with capacities and information currently required by OSHA.

LONG LIFE   

Very resistant to rot, mildew or bacteria.  Unaffected by many chemicals and have excellent abrasion

resistance.  (See environmental consideration chart)

SHOCK ABSORBENT   

Synthetic web slings have elongation characteristics which minimize the effects of shock

loading.

INDICATOR CORE   

All slings have 

RED

indicator core yarns to assist in determining sling wear or damage.  If the

core yarns are visible, the sling must be replaced.

ULTRA VIOLET DEGRADATION   

Continuous exposure to ultraviolet light can affect strength of synthetic slings

ranging from slight to total degradation.  Store in a dark, cool area.

INSPECTIONS

The user should make a thorough visual inspection of thesling prior to each use.  Users should insure that the proper

sling is being used for each specific application.  Remove the sling from use if any of the following conditions exist:

Acid or Caustic burns.

Excessive abrasive wear.

Melted, charred, or welding splatter.

Knots in any part of the sling.

Broken or worn stitching.

Holes, tears, cuts, snags, or embedded particles.

RED

core yarn showing.

Any other damage.

Damaged loop eye.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

To prevent mechanical or chemical damage when not in use, slings should not be exposed to sunlight and must be

stored in a cool, dry and dark place.

NYLON AND POLYESTER

SLINGS SHOULD NOT BE

USED AT TEMPERATURES

IN EXCESS OF 194

o

F (90

o

C)

*Disintegrated by concentrated sulphuric acids.

**Degraded by strong alkalines at elevated temperatures.

138