Sling Protection: Cut vs. Wear
- The number one cause of synthetic sling failure is cutting
- Lift-All offers a family of sling protection to protect both sling and load from damage
- Increases sling life
- Both Edge Defender™ and our patented Sling Shield are designed to protect sling from cutting
- Wide variety of wear pad material and styles to reduce sling abrasion
- Cut Protection Products are designed to improve workplace safety. When placed between slings and edges, cut protection products act as a buffer to prevent sling cutting and to reduce bearing pressure levels at contact areas.
- Wear protection products serve to extend sling life by reducing abrasive wear and prevent marring of the load surfaces.
| Product | Thickness | Color | Relative Cut Protection Performance Rating |
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| CUT PROTECTION | |||
| Edge Defender™ 3-ply Polyester Quick Sleeve Code: ED |
0.45 | Yellow | |
| Edge Defender™ Flex Plus Flat Quick Sleeve w/ Dyneema® Code: FQSD |
0.35 | White/Yellow | |
| Edge Defender™ Flex Plus Tubular Quick Sleeve w/ Dyneema® Code: TQSD |
0.35 | White/Yellow | |
| Sling Shield™ Code: SS |
1" Radius | Silver/Red | |
| COMMON WEAR PROTECTION MATERIALS - LOOSE PADDING | |||
| Polyester Webbing 1600 Webmaster® Pads |
0.14 | Yellow | |
| Dyneema Sleeving (Light Duty Single Wall) |
0.054 | White | |
| Pukka (Synthetic Felt) Pads | 0.33 | White | |
| Leather (Heavy) Pads | 0.13 | Tan | |
| PVC Pads | 0.17 | Black | |
| SEWN-ON TYPE PADS | |||
| Polyester Webbing 1600 Webmaster® Pads |
0.14 | Yellow | |
| Dyneema Sleeving (Light Duty Single Wall) |
Not Recommended as a Sewn Sleeve | ||
| Pukka (Synthetic Felt) Pads | 0.33 | White | |
| Leather (Heavy) Pads | 0.13 | Tan | |
| PVC Pads | 0.17 | Black | |
Performance Rating: The bar graphs shown above reflect the comparative performance of Lift-All Cut Protection products against commonly used loose and sewn-on types of Wear Protection products.
Test Lift Qualification: To validate the suitability of sling protection products for each application, always complete one or more test lifts in a non-consequence manner. Technical Bulletin MS-10 is available for additional information.
Edge Defender™
- Cut Protection: The patented technology creates a high level of compression on the surface to produce a superior level of cut protection.
- Conforms to the Shape of Load Edges: The flat design will conform to the load shape during handling operations, yet the construction is firm enough to prevent wrinkling.
- Ease of Attachment: The use of hook and loop straps allow quick attachment and helps to hold position on slings.
Edge Defender™ Flex Plus
Flat Style Cut Protection
- The 'Flex Plus' is the addition of a double-plied layer of Dyneema with Kevlar® aramid binding.
- Thinner, lighter, and more flexible than the standard Lift-All Edge Defender yet maintain the same level of cut protection performance.
Tubular Style Cut Protection
- 360° of Protection: The Edge Defender Flex Plus tubular style pad is well-suited for use with roundslings and affords uniform cut protection around the exterior of the sling body.
- Pad Positioning: When sized properly, this tubular pad will offer protection in the desired location on slings.
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Sling Shield™
- Magnetic: Holds position against steel loads for ease of rigging.
- 1" Bend Radius: The design provides a bend radius to reduce bearing pressures for synthetic slings.
- Ease of Sling Inspection: The open design allows easy access to slings during their frequent inspections.
* Ultimate rating regardless of width. Note: Lifting in a vertical hitch reduces the ratings by half.
| Product | Thickness |
|---|---|
| 65° | 17,500 |
| 60° | 15,000 |
| 55° | 13,000 |
| 50° | 11,000 |
| 45° | 8,000 |
Load Ratings
- The load rating for a Sling Shield is 25,000 lbs. of sling tension per inch of sling width. This rating is reduced when lifting at sling angles of less than 70°.
- See Safety Bulletin for more detailed information (included with each product at time of purchase).
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Wear Protection
- Sling and Load Damage Protection: Wear Protection can help to protect both the sling and the load from wear damage.
- Construction Materials: A variety of padding materials are available to best suit the needs of each application.
- Ease of Sling Inspection: Length selection and other pad options are available that allow easy access to slings for frequent inspections.
- Ease of Attachment: Some styles use hook and loop fastening to allow quick attachment and to help keep the position on the sling.
| SLEEVE TYPE Preferred for slings that are used in a variety of lifting situations. Easily repositioned along sling body to accommodate loads of various sizes. Sleeve allows sling to adjust to lift without movement against load edge. |
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| Tubular Quick Sleeve |
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High strength hook & loop sleeve for secure positioning. Tubular design gives maximum usable surface and maximum pad life. | ||||||
| Flat Quick Sleeve |
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Hook & loop sleeve allow easy installation and removal. Friction keeps sleeve in place when rigging | ||||||
| Flat Sewn Sleeve |
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Preferred for long-term use on single sling. May be repositioned as needed along sling length. May require factory installation for slings with hardware and single leg Tuflex. | ||||||
| Poly Pads |
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Slides easily along sling length for convenient sling protection. Must be installed at factory for web slings with hardware. | ||||||
| SEWN-ON TYPE For use on web slings where repetitive lifting situations expose the sling to damage. Eliminates the need to position pad before each lift. |
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| Sewn-On Wear Pad |
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For sling protection at expected wear points. Can be sewn anywhere on the sling, be any length and be on one or both sides. | ||||||
| Edge Guard |
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Helps protect both edges of the sling. Placement on the sling per customer requirement. | ||||||
Wear Pad Materials
Pukka-Pads (P) 0.3125" Thick
A high-density polyester felt.
Webmaster® 1600 (D/N) 0.1875” Thick
Polyester (D) or Nylon (N).
Heavy Leather (HL) 0.15625” Thick
Genuine top-grain cowhide. May require multiple pieces.
PVC Belting (PVC) 0.125" Thick
Non-absorbent conveyor-type belting.
Texturized Buffer (TN) 0.09375” Thick
A bulked fiber is used to produce a thin webbing with good abrasion resistance.
Ballistic Nylon (BN) 0.0625” Thick
A 2-ply wear-resistant fabric made of bulked nylon fiber, appropriate for wider sleeves.
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