Essential Things to Know About Chain Slings!

1. Essential Things to Know About Chain Slings! Chain Slings consists of a master link and one or more chain legs with hooks. It is used as the lifting component connecting the hoisting devices to the load. Various industries like construction, manufacturing, transport etc. use lifting equipment for daily lifting and lowering of heavy loads that can’t be done with manual lifting. They are very robust, durable, authentic, and reliable when it comes to the terms of safety at work place. Chain slings and fittings provided by Dutest are the best in the UAE market. One should keep Dutest top in the list when searching for best lifting equipment in the UAE region. Selection of chain slings: Type: According to the weight and configuration of the load, determine the type of chain sling required. Size: This is specified by the size of the material from which the chain is made, it is determined by the working load limit required. Reach: It determine the length how long is the chain sling including the attachments. Uses of chain slings: It is important to note that the equipment or materials are used strictly for the purposes in which they are designed: Firstly, understand the use of equipment, its procedure and the mode factors to be applied. Never use defective chain slings or accessories. Always check the correct engagement of fittings and appliances. Always ensure that the chain is not twisted or knotted. Inspection Checklist: What to inspect: In a chain sling we have to check the damage part like broken fibers of equal length indicate that the sling has been cut by an edge. Sling Damage: It is important to consider that all of the fibers in chain slings contribute to the strength of the sling. When there have been a significant fiber broken in a chain sling, that sling should be taken out of service.

2. How to prevent: Always protect from being cut by corners and edges by using wear pads or other devices. Key points about webbing slings: The sling must be both long and strong enough for the load and the slinging method. If the slings are used in multi-leg arrangement the angle formed between the legs should not be less than 30 degree or greater. To expose from chemicals, always consult with the chain sling manufacturer. Slings with grade 80 fittings and multi leg slings with grade 80 master links should not be used in acidic conditions. Being the best chain slings suppliers in UAE Dutest is focuses in meeting all the requirements of its reputable and wide base of clients. Dutest Industrial Email Id : sales@dutest.com Phone No.: +971 4 806 7700 Website : http://www.dutest.com/ Address : Dutest Industrial Est., P.O. Box 5389, Dubai, UAE