Wire rope slings and their importance
Wire ropes are a very important lifting equipment used to lift and move a heavy load. They find use in construction, mining, manufacturing and shipping in particular. They act as a conduit between the load and the lifting equipment i.e. they are connected with a wire rope sling. These wire rope slings can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, though they cannot be used in temperatures below 40 0 F. Kinds of wire rope slings available are: Single leg steel wire rope sling with soft eye Two leg steel wire rope slings 3 and 4 leg steel wire rope slings Other fittings available with wire rope slings are: Wire rope clip Eye bolt Eye nuts Endless sling grommet Wire rope thimbles The choice of wire rope slings depends upon the use and the industry. Wire ropes slings are fabricated from high carbon stainless steel. They are designed to be strong and durable. Wire ropes are flexible. They exhibit resistance to abrasion, crushing, corrosion, fatigue and rotation. Because of its compositio...