Polyester Sling Inspections

Types of Inspections:
Initial Inspection:  Before any web sling or polyester roundsling is placed into service it shall be inspected by a designated person to ensure that the correct sling is being used, as well as to determine that the sling meets the requirements of the manufactures specifications.

Frequent Visual Inspections:  This inspection shall be made by the person handling the web sling or polyester roundsling each time the sling is used.

Periodic Inspections:  This inspection shall be conducted by a designated person.  Frequency of inspection shall be based on:
     1.  Frequency of use.
     2.  Severity of service conditions.
     3.  Experience gained on service life of web slings & polyester roundslings used
          in similar applications.
     4.  Periodic inspections should be conducted at least monthly.
Polyester Roundslings:  Removal From Service
A polyester roundsling shall be removed from service if any of the following are visible:
     A.  If sling rated capacity or sling material identification is missing or not readable.
     B.  Melting, charring. or weld spatters on any part of the polyester roundsling.
     C.  Holes, tears, or cuts that expose the core fibers of the polyester roundsling.
     D.  Broken or worn stitching in cover which exposes the core fibers.
     E.  Fittings, when damaged, stretched or distorted in any way.
     F.  Knots in any part of the polyester roundsling.
     G.  Acid or alkali burns.
     H.  Any conditions, which cause doubt as to the strength of the sling
      I.  Any other visible damage that causes doubt as to the strength of the polyester roundsling.

 

                         A ID MISSING OR NOT READABLE E DAMAGED FITTINGS
                          B HEAT DAMAGE F KNOTS
                         C HOLES, TEARS, OR CUTS G ACID OR ALKALI BURNS
                         D                    BROKEN OR WORN STITCHING
 

DISCLAIMER/CAUTION:
THESE PHOTOGRAPHS ARE ILLUSTRATION ONLY.  THEY SHOW DEGRADATION THAT IS EXTREME.  IN ACTUAL PRACTICE, A SLING MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE EVEN IF THE DAMAGE IS LESS SEVERE. 

IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT, TAKE IT OUT!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diversified Chain and Rigging - Brooks and Area, Saskatchewan and Alberta