Blog Posts — Lifting Slings
Load Capacity and Terminology for Lifting Equipment
Load capacity refers to the maximum demand, stress, force or load that may be placed on a given system under normal or otherwise specified conditions for an extended period of time.- Cardno Sales Team
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Lifting or Lashing Hardware - Is There a Difference?
In a word 'YES' there is a difference! Lifting Hooks & Lifting hardware are effectively lifting chain components and can be used for both lifting & lashing operations. Lashing Hooks & Lashing Hardware are NOT lifting chain components so can only be used for lashing operations, they are NOT for lifting.
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Telltale Signs of Vehicle Recovery Equipment Wear and Tear
We often get asked about replacement life cycles for webbing straps, lifting slings, wire ropes and chains. In a lot of cases, just because something is old does not mean it should be replaced. In this blog we will try to explain what the telltale signs are for when kit should be replaced.
- Cardno Sales Team
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Lifting Accessories - Markings and Certification
Lifting accessories are pieces of equipment that are used to attach the load to lifting equipment, providing a link between the two. Any lifting accessories used between lifting equipment and the load may need to be taken into account in determining the overall weight of the load.
- Cardno Sales Team
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Polyester Lifting Slings
Lifting polyester slings are versatile, abrasion resistant and strong.
Lifting Slings are available in simplex, duplex & endless round with a tonnage from 1 to 12 tonnes subject to length and sling type. All lifting slings are also certified & tested with a 7:1 safety factor.
- Cardno Sales Team
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