Lifting Equipment

nylon slings

Lifting equipment, also known as lifting gear, is a general term for any equipment that can be used to lift loads.

Wire rope slings

WHAT IS A WIRE ROPE SLING?


A sling is a form of lifting equipment that’s used to lift heavy loads that would be difficult or impossible to move manually.
A wire rope sling is specifically created from wire rope. This rope consists of multiple steel wires that are laid in a helical pattern around a core. The structure provides strength, flexibility, and high tensile stress.

  • What are the benefits of wire rope slings?

    • load-stabilising
    • heavy-duty lifting,
    • Abrasion resistance
    • Crush resistance
    • Fatigue resistance
    • Corrosion resistance
    • Rotation resistance

    A ROPE WITH LARGER DIAMETER WIRES WILL BE MORE CRUSH-RESISTANT AND ABRASION-RESISTANT, WHILE A ROPE WITH SMALLER DIAMETER WIRES WILL BE MORE BENDABLE AND FATIGUE-RESISTANT.

  • Before buying lifting equipment consider:

    • the average load to be lifted
    • Length
    • Size
    • Preformed or Non-Preformed
    • Direction and Type of Lay
    • Finish of Wires
    • Grade of Rope
    • Type of Core

    NOTE: All wire ropes slings come with a maximum breaking strength and a workload limit. You need to know these values to lift loads safely.

  • The sling must be checked before every shift for:

    • signs of defects,
    • deformities,
    • and general damage which may affect the lifting capability of the sling.
    • Missing or illegible sling identification
    • 10 or more randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay, or 5 or more broken wires in one strand in one rope lay.
    • Distortion
    • Kinking
    • Crushing
    • Birdcaging
    • Wires and strands out of place
    • Heat Damage: Any fused wires, weld spatter, metallic discoloration, or loss of core lubricant
    • Damaged end attachments
    • Bent Hooks
    • Corrosion
    • Slipped or pulled eye splices
    • Unbalance caused by kinks
    • Doglegs

Chain slings

A chain sling is chain lifting equipment composed of metal chains, usually made of steel. The chain sling is then connected to a crane as part of its hoisting mechanism. The end of the chain rigging has a sling hook that is latched onto the load which is being lifted or moved.

  • Why choose a chain sling:

    • Superior strength
    • Ease of handling and
    • Durability
    • affordable
    • heavy-duty

    We also stock a wide variety of chain lifting equipment accessories, including chain hooks, pins, eyebolts, and more.

  • Benefits of our chain lifting equipment:

    • Load Range 12.5 – 32.5 tonnes
    • Single, 2, 3, & 4 leg variation
    • Grade 80, 100 & 120
    • Alloy steel chains adapt to the shape of the load
    • Minimum elongation under load
    • Longer Service Life
    • Resistance against crushing, kinking, impact, cuts & abrasions.
    • Suitable to high Working Temperatures.

  • 4 chain sling types you can find in industrial use

    • There are 4 distinct chain sling types in use. A short link chain is the most common. People use long links for lashing. Calibrated chains are used with chain blocks, and stud chains in anchor handling for ships.
    • There are 2 broad categories of chains. Welded, non-graded chains, and weldless chains. Many chain types fall into these categories and depending on applicability, you might come across them in your life.
    • For industries where heavy loads are lifted; the most common welded, non-graded chain is the passing link chain, with wide link design. This enables links to pass each other without restriction, minimising tangling and kinking.
    • For weldless chains, you are likely to encounter a steel sash chain. It’s a flat metal chain suitable for industrial assemblies. With a stamped, flat link that can operate smoothly over pulleys, it’s designed for optimal counter-balancing.
    • We recommend that all businesses use a Grade 80 or Grade 100 stainless steel or alloy chain slings for lifting. These chains have high tensile strength and are heat-treated for optimal operation.
    • For weldless chains, you are likely to encounter a steel sash chain. It’s a flat metal chain suitable for industrial assemblies. With a stamped, flat link that can operate smoothly over pulleys, it’s designed for optimal counter-balancing.
    • We recommend that all businesses use a Grade 80 or Grade 100 stainless steel or alloy chain slings for lifting. These chains have high tensile strength and are heat-treated for optimal operation.

  • Are lifting chains and hooks safe?

    • Chain lifting equipment has different grades in relation to the chain itself. Grades 30, 40, 60, and 70 are not suitable for lifting.
    • Grade 80 is suitable for lifting and in fact, it is the most common chain grade for manual lifting. It’s used for slings, magnets, heavy-duty dragging, and pulling.
    • Grade 100 chains are approximately 25% stronger than Grade 80 chains and also approved for lifting.
    • Also remember that the more chain legs you add, the more you increase the tensile strength in proportion. A 4-leg chain sling will lift a higher load than a 2-leg chain sling. For the best safety, always have components able to lift more than your average load value.
    • Types of hooks offered include ratchet binder, lever binder, turnbuckle, clevis slip hooks, and clevis grab hooks.
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Nylon slings

Stahl Cranes has crane slings, including nylon slings, which are industry leaders for overhead lifting and heavy-duty lifting.


Why are the key features of the range of our crane slings, including nylon slings, and crane straps?


  • Nylon slings are available for load capacities from 1 to 100 tonnes.
  • Flat-webbing slings for greater durability
  • Endless round slings made of stretch-resistant polyester.
  • additional protective sleeves are also available.
  • Wide range of stock availability
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