(20) TPXC This is the world’s first truly ergonomic sling. It has a bulked nylon outer cover for superior abrasion resistance. These are made in sizes up to 500,000 lbs. vertical rated capacity. Larger capacity slings are available on special order. Extra Heavy Duty Covermax® is standard on 40,000 lb. vertical capacity and higher. These slings have overload tell-tails, inner red cover, and are used worldwide in place of wire rope slings for heavy lifts. They are about 10% of the weight of a steel sling. These products are repairable. The Twin-Path® patented design provides the rigger with two connections between the hook and the load for redundant back-up protection. These slings have 1% stretch at rated capacity compared to braided polyester ...
(6) When you have a hot environment up to 300°F, use a Sparkeater® to lift the load without marring the surface of the lifted piece. Also, when doing stage rigging order this product for the protection it gives from exposure to fire, heat, sparks and pyrotechnics. Just specify black color for the theater or yellow for all other applications. These slings are made from Nomex® for the cover and Aramid high performance core yarns. Available in capacities of 2,000 to 30,000 lbs. When lifting heated steel, wire rope or chain slings might scratch the load causing expensive rework. Fire exposure testing was performed by the Offshore Certification Bureau and the product was identified as being as good as wire rope or chain for use in off shore ...