Flat webbing slings, also known as web slings, are constructed from materials like nylon or polyester yarn. These webbing straps are lightweight, flexible, and can bear surfaces to prevent damage to the load. They are crucial in lifting and moving operations ranging from construction and shipping to industrial manufacturing.
We have provided web slings products with the highest quality products to meet the strict demands of ASME B30.9, EN 1492, and AS 1353 for over 10 years. Our polyester and nylon web slings are ideal for energy generation, mining, aerospace, transportation, and manufacturing industries.
Types of Flat Webbing Slings
Flat webbing slings come in various configurations color-coded by capacity for quick identification, we can custom web slings to meet your lifting needs on different types of loads, environments, load sizes, and weights.
Simplex and Duplex Webbing Slings
Simplex slings consist of a single layer of webbing, while duplex slings have two layers stitched together for added strength.
Flat Endless Web Slings
These are continuous loops of webbing with no end fittings, ideal for use in choker or basket hitches.
Eye and Eye Slings
These slings have loops (eyes) sewn into each end, allowing for various hitch types, including vertical, basket, and choker.
Regulatory Standards and Certifications
It is crucial to adhere to safety standards and certifications, ensuring the safe and effective use of flat webbing slings:
ASME B30. 9 WSTDA-WS-1(North American Market)
These standards apply to synthetic web slings and provide guidelines for general lifting purposes (raising, lowering, or suspending), the construction, identification, and marking of these slings. In addition, it gives rated capacity(s) (working load limit(s)) and important practical advice on the use, maintenance, and inspection of these slings.
EN1492-1(European Market)
Our flat woven web slings conforming to EN 1492-1(European Standard), are intended for general-purpose lifting operations, and cover the requirements related to safety, including methods of rating, safety factors, or working load limits, fabrication, attached fittings, inspection and testing, etc.
AS 1353.1(Oceania Market)
AS 1353.1 is the standard in Australia for flat synthetic webbing slings, The specification specifies requirements covering materials, design and manufacture, mechanical properties, marking, inspection, and proof test for web slings. does not apply to slings that have been repaired.
Applications of Flat Webbing Slings
Flat webbing slings are used in a wide range of applications ranging from rail, mining, energy, wind, transportation, aerospace, manufacturing, construction, and logistics industries.
Construction and Materials
Webbing slings are predominantly made from synthetic materials, and available in nylon, polyester, and dyneema which offer a multitude of advantages over each other. These materials are chosen for their strength, durability, and resistance to various environmental factors.
Properties and Materials :
Nylon
Nylon slings are highly elastic and provide good shock absorption, making them suitable for lifting delicate or fragile loads. However, This synthetic sling is more susceptible to chemical damage, particularly from acids and bleaching agents.
Polyester
Compared to nylon slings, polyester slings are resistant to bleaching agents or common acids. they are not noticeably affected by these environments: mildew and rot. It also resists stretching under load, maintaining stability during lifting operations.
Dyneema
Dyneema is an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber known for its extreme strength and low weight. The critical ability to float on the water, and excellent high-cut resistance to abrasion, UV radiation, and chemicals. Dyneema slings make them the ultimate offshore synthetic rigging.
Conclusion
Flat webbing slings have been versatile, strong, and essential tools for safe and efficient lifting operations. Regular inspection, proper usage, and adherence to safety guidelines are crucial to maximizing the benefits of flat webbing slings.
Our manufacturers stand in Qingdao, China offering a standard range of webbing slings and custom service, we can supply custom manufacture with capacities, lengths, and types along with any rigging fittings to your specified requirements. please feel free to contact our sales team.
