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 400F.

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 composition with stainless steel the weight of the load can be distributed equally across the wire rope.

Because they connect the load to the lifting equipment, wire ropes assume greater importance. It is important that they be strong and used properly. The users should be trained for proper use following the SOPs as dictated by the manufacturer. They should be able to check for any signs of wear and tear. The user company should ensure that the wire ropes are regularly inspected and serviced. Proper maintenance is important for the wire ropes and wire rope slings to be used to their optimum. Considering their critical use, the company needs to ensure that they are procured from the leading wire rope sling manufacturers which will enhance the reliability factor while procuring the wire rope slings.

Saudi Dutest is the leading manufacturer of wire rope slings in the KSA and it offers wide range of lifting equipment. The company is also a distributor of lifting equipment from many leading brands like Crosby, Dillon, Casar, Modulift and Gripton. The company follows global best practices and adheres to international product quality and service & process requirements. It is a firm believer in excellent customer service.

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