Flat Slings
ABSOLUTE LIFTING AND SAFETY ARE YOUR INDUSTRY EXPERTS IN THE SUPPLY, SERVICING, TESTING, TAGGING & CERTIFICATION OF FLAT SLINGS
These slings are made of flat woven synthetic-fibre webbing, which may incorporate end fittings complying with AS 3585 or AS 3776, for the lifting and handling of loads.
Australian Standards AS1353.1
Each sling shall be permanently and legibly marked with the following information:
(a) Working load limit.
(b) SWL for various lifting configurations. The SWL of multileg slings shall be stated on the tag attached to the master link. NOTE: Where multileg sling assemblies are configured, ensure that there is no confusion between the working load limit of each leg with the SWL of the whole assembly. Also, refer to AS 1353.2.
(c) Fibre material (e.g. nylon, polyester, polypropylene or aramid polyamide, as applicable).
(d) Month and year of manufacture of the sling.
(e) Identification marking to correlate the sling to a test certificate or batch number.
(f) Manufacturer’s identification. NOTE: In any lifting or handling system that consists of components of different capacities, it is dangerous for each of these components to be tagged with its different capacity. A tag specifically marked for a higher capacity.
FEATURES
Manufactued with reinforced eyes for greater durability:
- Wide load bearing surface to minimise damage to fragile loads.
- Lightweight for enhanced manual handling safety.
- Excellent strength to weight ratio.
- Light and flexible for good access in awkward situations.
- Certified to AS1353.1.