Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling Company

management and employees had a combined total of 125+ years experience in supplying wire rope to oileld businesses. Many of Kennedy Wire Ropes rst employees had previously worked at E.L. Beardon Company, another wire rope distributor. By 1981 Kennedy Wire Rope had outgrown the small space, and pur-

ennedy Wire Rope & Sling Company began in May of 1979 with eight employees and a 500 square-foot rented space on Lexington Boulevard in Corpus Christi, Texas. At that time, the

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chased an 18,000 square-foot building on ve acres on Flato Road (present location). The number of employees quickly doubled, and the larger

location allowed for some much-needed equipment upgrades. Kennedy Wire Rope was now able to handle larger jobs and began product testing in-house. A spooling truck was added allowing for on-location work. Eventually an addition was added to the buildings warehouse, expanding it to 24,000 square feet. By 1997, space was once again a problem, and plans were made to purchase the adjoining ve-acre lot. A second 24,000 square foot building was erected, allowing for expansion of the nylon and chain departments. In February 1998, a second location was opened in San Antonio to better serve customers in the central Texas area. The San Antonio store, located in the Interstate Business Park, created six new positions, bringing Kennedys staff to nearly fty. You will see the same quality and service youve come to expect from Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling as the company continues to expand. Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling Company will be supplying wire rope, rigging hardware, slings, and other oileld and lifting products for many years to come.

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Contact/Warranty Information
SERV ICES O FFERED
Proof Test Facilities O n Site Spooling Plant Inspections Safety M eetings 24 Hour Service Full line of products including: * W ire Rope for industrial equipment * Synthetic Slings (Nylon, Round, and Polyester) * W ire Rope Slings (Eye & Eye, Spreaders, Braided) 2 Locations to better serve you:

* Rigging Hardware (Crosby, Gunnebo Johnson) * Cordage (Nylon, Polyester, M anila, Double Braid) * Alloy & M esh Chain Slings

CO RPUS CHRISTI
302 Flato Road Corpus Christi, TX 78405 (361) 289-1444

SAN ANTO NIO

3015 Interstate Drive San Antonio, TX (210) 527-0555

(800) 289-1445
Fax (361) 289-7555

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W arranty

ny warranty, expressed or implied as to quality, performance, or tness for use, is always prem-

ised on the condition that the published rated assemblies, that the mechanical equipment on which

General Index
Basic Hitches / Sling Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inspection Criteria / Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . Choker Hitch Rated Capacities / O rdering . Sling Lifting Load Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . Type 1Type 10 Nylon Slings & Hardware . Grades & Coatings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Useful Sling Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Crosby Synthetic Sling Saver Shackles. . . Ratchet Snugger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Truck Tiedown Assemblies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Effects of W ear & Abuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuffy Boat Lifting Slings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Round Sling Features, Uses & Care . . . . . . . Round Sling Rated Capacities Chart . . . . . . .....4 .....5 . . . . .6 .....7 . . 815 . . . . 16 . . . . 17 . 1820 . . . . 21 . . . . 22 . . . . 23 . 2425 . . . . 26 . . . . 27

capacities apply only to new, unused slings and such products are properly stored, handled, used and maintained, and properly inspected on a regular basis during the period of use. Seller shall not be liable under any circumstance for consequential or incidental damages or secondary charges including (but not limited to) personal injury, labor costs, loss of prots resulting f rom the use of said products or from said products being incorporated in or becoming a component of any other product.

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3 Basic Hitches
Straight: A sling is used to link a lifting hook to its load. The entire lifting capacity of the sling may be used, but cannot be surpassed. To keep the load from rotating, a tagline is used. When a spreader bar or more than one leg is used, the entire assembly must be balanced equally among the slings. Choker: A hitch whereby the sling wraps around or chokes a load. The diameter of the load is critical in determining the capacity of this hitch. Choker hitches have reduced capacity compared to straight or basket-type hitches. The choke must be tight and secure prior to the lift. Basket: A cradle-style hitch where the ttings or eyes are attached to the lifting device such as a crane hook. The effect is to increase capacity from a straight lift and provide greater load bearing and stability to a lift.

Straight

Choker

Basket

Sling Safety
S
ling safety can never be over-emphasized. These basic safety steps should also be observed: s NEVER exceed rated capacities. s Horizontal sling angles less than 30 should NEVER be used. s Failure to follow the care, use, and inspection of a sling could result in severe personal injury or even death. See page 5 for sling inspection and repair guidelines. If you have ANY safety concerns regarding slings you have purchased, dont hesitate to contact the manufacturer or your sales person at Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling Company.

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Inspection Criteria
Cited below are removal criteria established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the American National Standard Institute Safety Standard. 1. OSHA 1910.184 - Criteria for Removal from Service. Synthetic web slings shall be immediately removed from service if any of the following conditions are present: a) acid or caustic burns b) melting or charring of any part of the sling surface c) snags, punctures, tears, or cuts d) broken or worn stitches e) distortion of ttings 2. ANSI B30.9-9.5.6.2 - Possible Defects. A sling shall be removed from service if any defects, such as the following, are visible: a) acid or caustic burns b) melting or charring of any part of the sling surface c) snags, punctures, tears, or cuts d) broken or worn stitches e) wear or elongation exceeding the amount recommended by manufacturer f) distortion of ttings g) other apparent defects which cause doubt as to the strength of the sling should be referred to the manufacturer for determination. While most of the foregoing standards are quite specic regarding some removal criteria, a certain amount of judgment is involved in others. The issue of wear to the sling body, the selvage of webbing, and to sling eyes creates the greatest amount of contention. We recommend that any exposure of the RED GUARD warning yards is sufcient cause to remove a sling from service and destroy it.

Sling Inspection & Repair

Repairs
Repairing synthetic slings should never be performed in the eld. Any sling to be repaired should rst be inspected by a qualied individual to determine if rework is possible. Repair work should be performed by a manufacturer. Once repair work is nished, the sling must be tested to TWICE the rated working load. Records of repair work should be maintained through the life of the sling.

Extending Sling Service Life

1. Provisions for storing synthetic slings are an effective way to improve the life of a sling. Storing slings away from dirt, abrasives, or contaminants serves to maintain the optimum lifting capacity. 2. Cleaning slings to remove dirt, grime, abrasives (such as sand or caliche) will help to prolong service life. These contaminants wear the bers and reduce their strength. 3. Slings should be cleaned with a mild soap. Capacity tags must be legible. After rinsing the sling, it should be hung to air dry. NOTE: Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight detrimentally affects synthetic bers, reducing capacities over time.

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Choker Hitches
Choker Hitch Rated Capacity Adjustment
For slings in choker hitch when angle of choke is less than 120. Angle of choke in Degrees 120180 60119 059 Rated Capacity Percent* 100 95 90
LOAD

* Percent of sling rated capacity in a choker hitch.

When a choker hitch is drawn tight at an angle of less than 120 degrees, the Choker Hitch Rated Capacity shown in the sling Rated Capacity Tables must be reduced to allow for loss of Rated Capacity. In controlled tests, where the angle was less than 120 degrees, the sling body should always fail at the point of choke when pulled to destruction. Allowance for this phenomenon must be made anytime a choker hitch is used to shift, turn, or control a load, or when the pull is against the choke in a multi-leg lift.

Ordering Slings

lthough many slings may be considered standard merchandise, many of the lifting devices described in this Handbook are custom made after receipt of the order to specific dimensions and customer requirements. Therefore it is essential that each order provide the following information to guide manufacturing:

ALL ORDERS MUST SPECIFY: 1. Sling Type Number and Stock Number as given in this catalog. 2. Length of sling, measured as shown below. 3. Width of sling body. 4. Webbing materialNylon or Polyester. 5. Description and placement of any wear pads. 6. Protective Coating, if an optional coating is desired. 7. Description of end ttings for slings where a choice of ttings is offered.

LENGTH

(measured pull to pull when at)

(measured pull to pull when at)

LENGTH

LENGTH

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Determining Lifting Load Capacity of a Sling

s the horizontal angle of a sling decreases, the load on each leg increases. The effect is the same whether a single sling is used as a basket, or two slings are used with each in a straight pull, as with a 2legged bridle. Anytime pull is exerted at an angle on a legor legsof a sling, the load per leg can be determined by using the data in the table at right. Proceed as follows to calculate this loadand determine the rated capacity required of the sling, or slings, needed for a lift.

1. Divide the total load to be lifted by the number of legs to be used. This provides the load per leg if the lift were being made with all legs lifting vertically. 2. Determine the angle between the legs of the sling and the horizontal. 3. MULTIPLY the load per leg (as computed in No. 1) by the Load Factor for the leg angle being used (from the table at right)to compute the actual load on each leg for this lift and angle. The angle load must NOT exceed the rated sling capacity.

Thus, in drawing #3, (sling angle at 60): 1000 2 = 500 (Load Per Leg is a vertical lift) 500 x 1.154 = 577 lbs. = ACTUAL LOAD on each leg at the 60 included angle being used. In drawing #4 (sling angle at 45): 1000 2 = 500 (Load Per Leg if a vertical lift) 500 x 1.414 = 707 lbs. = ACTUAL LOAD on each leg at the 45 horizontal angle being used.

1000 lbs.

1000 lbs.

1000 lbs. 1000 lbs.

1000 lbs.

45

30

1,000 lbs.
90 75 60

1,000 lbs.

1,000 lbs.

1,000 lbs.

1,000 lbs.

LEG ANGLE (Degrees) 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30

LOAD FACTOR 1.000 1.003 1.015 1.035 1.064 1.103 1.154 1.220 1.305 1.414 1.555 1.743 2.000

Angle of Bridles

he horizontal angle of bridles with 3 or more legs is measured the same as the horizontal sling angle of 2-legged hitches. In this case where a bridle designed with different leg lengths results in horizontal angles, the leg with the smallest horizontal angle will carry the greatest load. Therefore, the smallest horizontal angle is used in calculating actual leg load and evaluating the rated capacity of the sling proposed.

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Type 1 Triangle-Choker
TCAAluminum TCSSteel
Nylon or Polyester web slings with alloy steel or alloy aluminum end ttings, for use in vertical, choker, and basket hitch applications.

Type 2 Triangle-Triangle
TTAAluminum TTSSteel
Nylon or Polyester web slings with alloy steel or alloy aluminum triangles, for use in vertical or basket hitch applications.

Rated Capacity in Pounds

Stock # *-1-62 -1-92 -2-62 -2-92 -1-63 -1-93 -2-63 -2-93 -1-64 -1-94 -2-64 -2-94 -1-66 -1-96 -2-66 -2-96 -1-98 -2-98 -1-910 -2-910 -1-912 -2-912
* Use Prex TCA or TCS to indicate metal in ttings. ** Choker rated capacities apply to Type 1 slings only.

Width () 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 8 8 10 10 12 12

Ply 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

Vertical 2,400 3,200 4,800 6,400 3,600 4,800 6,700 8,900 4,800 6,400 8,600 11,200 7,200 9,600 12,200 16,300 12,800 20,500 16,000 24,000 19,200 26,900

Choker** 1,900 2,600 3,800 5,100 2,900 3,800 5,300 7,100 3,800 5,100 6,900 9,000 5,800 7,700 9,800 13,100 10,200 16,400 12,800 19,200 15,400 21,500

Basket 4,800 6,400 9,600 12,800 7,200 9,600 13,300 17,800 9,600 12,800 17,300 22,400 14,400 19,200 24,500 32,600 25,600 41,000 32,000 48,000 38,400 53,700

60 4,200 5,500 8,300 11,100 6,200 8,300 11,500 15,400 8,300 11,100 15,000 19,400 12,500 16,600 21,200 28,300 22,200 35,000 27,700 41,600 33,200 46,500

45 3,400 4,500 6,800 9,000 5,100 6,800 9,400 12,600 6,800 9,000 12,200 15,800 10,200 13,600 17,300 23,100 18,100 29,000 22,600 33,900 27,100 38,000

30 2,400 3,200 4,800 6,400 3,600 4,800 6,700 8,900 4,800 6,400 8,600 11,200 7,200 9,600 12,200 16,300 12,800 20,500 16,000 24,000 19,200 26,900

WARNING:
Aluminum ttings should not be used where fumes, vapors, sprays, mists, or liquids of caustics are present.

CAUTION:
Do NOT exceed rated capacities.

Aluminum ttings are used on one-ply slings and steel on 2-ply slings. Steel may be specied on one-ply slings.

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Unilink
Unilink Web Width Code (in.) 2 3 4 SU2 SU3 SU4 Dimensions (Inches) L 3-11/16 5-1/16 6-3/16 D 2 3 4 H 11/16 7/8 1 Thick 9/16 5/8 11/16 Weight (lbs.) 1.1 2.4 4.0

Hardware Specifications
Approx. Rated weight capacity in lbs. in lbs. .31 .75 1.1 2.7 3,360 5,000 6,700 9,700

Aluminum Forged Triangles-Chokers

Aluminum Triangles Aluminum Triangles Size T2 T3 T4 T6 A B C 2-1/4 3-1/4 4-3/8 6-3/8 D 1-3/4 2 2-3/8 3-1/8 E 15/16 1-3/16 1-7/16 1-3/4 F 2-3/8 3-5/16 4 5-1/2 G 9/16 5/8 11/16 15/16 Min. break 16,800 25,000 33,500 48,500 4 3-5/8 5-1/4 5 6-1/4 6-5/8 8-5/16 8-7/8

Aluminum Chokers Size A B 5-1/4 7-1/8 8-3/4 11-3/4 C 2-1/8 3-1/8 4-1/8 6-1/8 D 1-3/4 2 2-3/8 3-1/8 E 15/16 1-1/8 1-7/16 1-3/4 F 2-3/8 3-5/16 4 5-1/2 G 9/16 5/8 11/16 15/16 Approx. Rated weight capacity in lbs. in lbs. .73 1.3 1.9 5.1 3,360 5,000 6,700 9,700 Min. break 16,800 25,000 33,500 48,500

C2 6-1/8 C3 7-1/2 C4 8-3/4 C6 11-5/16

Steel Triangles-Chokers
Steel Triangles Size ST2 ST3 ST4 ST5 ST6 ST8 ST10 ST12 A 2-7/8 5-3/16 6-7/16 7-7/8 9 11-7/16 13-1/4 13-13/16 B 3-3/4 5 6-5/8 7-15/16 9-1/4 12 14-1/8 16-7/16 C 2-1/8 3-1/16 4-5/16 5-3/16 6-1/8 8-1/4 10-1/8 12-3/8 D E F G 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4 3/4 Approx. Rated weight capacity in lbs. in lbs. 1 1.6 2.7 3.5 5.3 12 17 19 6,600 8,900 11,200 14,400 16,800 22,400 28,000 32,000 Min. break 33,000 44,500 56,000 70,000 84,000 112,000 140,000 160,000 1-3/4 1 2-5/16 2 1-1/4 3-5/16 2 1-5/8 3-7/8 2-1/2 2 4-15/16 2-3/4 2-5/16 5-9/16 3-4/8 2-7/8 7-3/16 4-7/8 3-5/8 8-1/4 5 4-1/16 8

Steel Chokers Size SC2 SC3 SC4 SC5 SC6 SC8 SC10 SC12 A 6 7-1/2 9-5/16 10-9/16 12 14-7/16 16-1/2 19-1/4 B 5-1/2 7 9-9/16 11-5/8 12-3/4 16-1/2 18-3/4 22-5/8 C 2-1/8 3-1/8 4-1/8 5-1/8 6-1/8 8-1/8 10-1/4 12-1/8 D 2 2 2-1/2 2-3/4 2-7/8 5 5-1/8 5-1/2 E 1-1/16 1-3/16 1-13/16 2-1/16 2-11/16 2-13/16 3-1/2 4-1/4 F 2-1/4 3-3/16 3-1/2 4-7/16 4-9/16 6-7/16 7-5/8 9-3/4 G 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4 3/4 Approx. Rated weight capacity in lbs. in lbs. 2 2.9 6 7 9.8 24 28 40 Min. break

6,600 33,000 8,900 44,500 11,200 56,000 14,000 70.000 16,800 84,000 22,400 112,000 28,000 140,000 32,000 160,000

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Type 3 Eye & Eye-Flat

Rated Capacity in Pounds Vertical Choker Basket Hitch 60 Stock Width # () Ply *-1-61 -1-91 -2-61 -2-91 -3-61 -3-91 -4-61 -4-91 -1-62 -1-92 -2-62 -2-92 -3-62 -3-92 -4-62 -4-92 -1-63 -1-93 -2-63 -2-93 -3-63 -3-93 -4-63 -4-93 -1-64 -1-94 -2-64 -2-94 -3-64 -3-94 -4-64 -4-94 -1-66 -1-96 -2-66 -2-96 -3-66 -3-96 -4-66 -4-96 -1-98 -2-98 -3-98 -4-98 -1-910 -2-910 -3-910 -4-910 -1-912 -2-912 -3-912 -4-912 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8 10 10 10 10 12 12 12 12 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1,200 1,600 2,400 3,200 3,600 4,100 4,800 5,500 2,400 3,200 4,800 6,400 6,700 8,200 8,900 11,000 3,600 4,800 6,700 8,900 10,000 12,300 13,300 16,500 4,800 6,400 8,600 11,500 13,000 15,300 17,300 20,400 7,200 9,600 12,200 16,300 18,400 22,900 24,500 30,600 12,800 20,500 30,700 41,000 16,000 24,000 36,000 48,000 19,200 26,900 40,300 53,700 960 2,400 1,300 3,200 1,920 4,800 2,600 6,400 2,900 7,200 3,300 8,200 3,800 9,600 4,400 11,000 1,900 4,800 2,600 6,400 3,800 9,600 5,100 12,800 5,300 13,300 6,600 16,500 7,100 17,800 8,800 22,000 2,900 7,200 3,800 9,600 5,300 13,300 7,100 17,800 8,000 20,000 9,900 24,700 10,700 26,600 13,200 32,900 3,800 9,600 5,100 12,800 6,900 17,300 9,200 23,000 10,400 25,900 12,200 30,600 13,800 34,600 16,300 40,800 5,800 14,400 7,700 19,200 9.800 24,500 13,100 32,600 14,700 36,700 18,300 45,900 19,600 49.000 24,500 61,200 10,200 25,600 16,400 41,000 24,600 61,400 32,800 81,900 12,800 32,000 19,200 48,000 28,800 72,000 38,400 96.000 15,400 38,400 21,500 53,700 32,200 80,600 43,000 107,400 2,100 2,800 4,200 5,500 6,200 7,100 8,300 9.500 4,200 5,500 8,300 11,100 11,500 14,300 15,540 19.000 6,200 8,300 11,500 15,400 17,300 21,400 23,100 28,500 8,300 11,100 15,000 20,000 22,500 26,500 30,000 35,300 12,500 16,600 21,200 28,300 31,800 39,700 42,400 53,000 22,200 35,500 53,200 70,900 27,700 41,600 62,300 83,100 33,200 46,500 69,800 93,000 1,700 2,300 3,400 4,500 5,100 5,800 6,800 7,800 3,400 4,500 6,800 9,000 9,400 11,600 12,500 15,500 5,100 6,800 9,400 12,600 14,100 17,500 18,800 23,300 6,800 9,000 12,200 16,300 18,300 21,600 24,400 28,800 10,200 13,600 17,300 23,100 25,900 32,400 34,600 43,200 18,100 29,000 43,400 57,900 22,600 33,900 50.900 67,900 27,100 38,000 57,000 76,000 1,200 1,600 2,400 3,200 3,600 4,100 4,800 5,500 2,400 3,200 4,800 6,400 6,700 8,200 8,900 11,000 3,600 4,800 6,700 8,900 10,000 12,300 13,300 16,500 4,800 6,400 8,600 11,500 13,000 15,300 17,300 20,400 7,200 9,600 12,200 16,300 18,400 22,900 24,500 30,600 12,800 20,500 30,700 41,000 16,000 24,000 36,000 48,000 19,200 26,900 40,300 53,700 45 30

Type 4 Eye & Eye-Twist

Nominal Nominal Eye Eye Width Width L () W () 9 9 9 9 12 12 12 12 9 9 9 9 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 15 15 15 15 12 12 12 12 15 15 15 15 12 12 15 15 18 18 18 18 18 18 24 24 18 18 24 24 24 24 24 24 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 3-1/2 3-1/2 5 5 4 4 6 6

EEF

EET

* Use Prex EEF for Type 3, and EET for Type 4.

10

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CAUTION:
Do NOT exceed rated capacities.

Type 5 Endless
Vertical Choker Basket Hitch 60 45 30 Nominal Nominal Eye Eye Width Width L () W () 1 1 1 1 * * 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 * * 2 2 2 2 * * 2 2 3 3 * * 3 4 * 3 1/2 5 * 4 6 * 9 9 9 9 * * 12 12 12 12 * * 12 12 12 12 * * 15 15 15 15 * * 18 18 * 18 18 * 18 18 * -

Rated Capacity in Pounds

Stock # EN-1-61 EN-1-91 EN-2-61 EN-2-91 EN-3-61 EN-3-91 EN-4-61 EN-4-91 EN-1-62 EN-1-92 EN-2-62 EN-2-92 EN-3-62 EN-3-92 EN-4-62 EN-4-92 EN-1-63 EN-1-93 EN-2-63 EN-2-93 EN-3-63 EN-3-93 EN-4-63 EN-4-93 EN-1-64 EN-1-94 EN-2-64 EN-2-94 EN-3-64 EN-3-94 EN-4-64 EN-4-94 EN-1-66 EN-1-96 EN-2-66 EN-2-96 EN-3-66 EN-3-96 EN-4-66 EN-4-96 EN-1-98 EN-2-98 EN-3-98 EN-4-98 EN-1-910 EN-2-910 EN-3-910 EN-4-910 EN-1-912 EN-2-912 EN-3-912 EN-4-912

Width () Ply 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8 10 10 10 10 12 12 12 12 1 2,400 1 3,200 2 4,800 2 6,400 3 7,200 3 8,200 4 9,600 4 11,000 1 4,800 1 6,400 2 9,600 2 12,800 3 13,300 3 16,500 4 17,800 4 22,000 1 7,200 1 9,600 2 13,300 2 17,800 3 20,000 3 24,700 4 26,700 4 32,900 1 9,600 1 12,800 2 17,300 2 23,000 3 25,900 3 30,600 4 34,600 4 40,800 1 14,400 1 19,200 2 24,500 2 32,600 3 36,800 3 45,900 4 49,000 4 61,200 1 25,600 2 41,000 3 61,400 4 81,900 1 32,000 2 48,000 3 72,000 4 96,000 1 38,400 2 53,700 3 80,600 4 107,400 1,920 2,600 3,800 5,100 5,800 6,600 7,700 8,800 3,800 5,100 7,700 10,200 10,700 13,200 14,200 17,600 5,800 7,700 10,700 14,200 16,000 19,800 21,300 26,300 7,700 10,200 13,800 18,400 20,700 24,500 27,600 32,600 11,500 15,400 19,600 26,100 29,400 36,700 39,200 48,900 20,500 32,800 49,100 65,500 25,600 38,400 57,600 76,800 30,700 43,000 64,500 86,000 4,800 6,400 9,600 12,800 14,400 16,500 19,200 22,000 9,600 12,800 19,200 25,600 26,600 32,800 35,500 43,900 14,400 19,200 26,600 35,500 40,000 49,400 53,300 65,900 19,200 25,600 34,600 46,100 51,800 61,200 69,100 81,500 28,800 38,400 49,000 65,300 73,400 91,700 97,900 122,300 51,200 81,900 122,900 163,800 64,000 96,000 143,900 191,900 76,800 107,400 161,200 214,900 4,200 5,500 8,300 11,100 12,500 14,300 16,600 19,000 8,300 11,100 16,600 22,200 23,100 28,500 30,800 38,000 12,500 16,600 23,100 30,800 34,600 42,800 46,200 57,700 16,600 22,200 30,000 39,900 44,900 53,000 59,900 70,600 25,000 33,200 42,400 56,500 63,700 79,400 84,500 105,900 44,300 70,900 106,400 141,900 55,400 83,100 124,700 166,200 66,500 93,000 139,600 186,100 3,400 4,500 6,800 9,000 10,200 11,600 13,600 15,500 6,800 9,000 13,600 18,100 18,800 23,300 25,100 31,000 10,200 13,600 18,800 25,100 28,200 34,900 37,600 46,600 13,600 18,100 24,400 32,600 36,600 43,200 48,800 57,000 20,300 27,100 34,600 46,200 51,900 64,900 69,200 86,500 36,200 57,900 86,900 115,800 45,200 67,900 101,800 135,700 54,300 76,000 114,000 151,900 2,400 3,200 4,800 6,400 7,200 8,200 9,600 11,000 4,800 6,400 9,600 12,800 13,300 16,500 17,800 22,000 7,200 9,600 13,300 17,800 20,000 24,700 26,700 32,900 9,600 12,800 17,300 23,000 25,900 30,600 34,600 40,800 14,400 19,200 24,500 32,600 36,800 45,900 49,000 61,200 25,600 41,000 61,400 81,900 32,000 48,000 72,000 96,000 38,400 53,700 80,600 107,400

EN
Nylon or Polyester web slings that are designed for use in vertical, choker, and basket hitches. Legs may be spaced for load stability. Hook points can be tapered to t hoist hook and are reinforced upon request.

Customer must specify when sling is to be tapered at hook contact area. * 3 ply slings tapered upon special request only.

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Type 6 Reversed Eye

RE
An exceptionally durable sling that features full body and eye protection. The eye openings are 90 to the sling body for tighter choker hitches and easy vertical and basket hitch rigging.

Type 7 Flat Eye

FE
Slings of the same construction as Type 6 except that the eyes are on the same plane as the sling body. The at eye permits rigging through narrower openings and easier removal from under loads. Rigs effectively in choker and basket hitches.

Rated Capacity in Pounds Vertical Choker Basket Hitch 60 Stock # *-1-62 -1-92 -2-62 -2-92 -1-64 -1-94 -2-64 -2-94 -3-64 -3-94 -4-64 -4-94 -1-66 -1-96 -2-66 -2-96 -3-66 -3-96 -4-66 -4-96 Width () Ply 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 2,400 3,200 4,800 6,400 4,800 6,400 9,600 12,800 13,300 17,800 17,800 23,700 7,200 9,600 13,300 17,800 20,000 26,600 26,600 35,500 1,920 2,600 3,800 5,100 3,800 5,100 7,700 10,200 10,700 14,200 14,200 18,900 5,800 7,700 10,700 14,200 15,600 21,300 21,300 28,400 4,800 6,400 9,600 12,800 9,600 12,800 19,200 25,600 26,600 35,500 35,500 47,400 14,400 19,200 26,600 35,500 40,000 53,300 53,300 71,000 4,200 5,500 8,300 11,100 8,300 11,100 16,600 22,200 23,100 30,800 30,800 41,100 12,500 16,600 23,100 30,800 34,600 46,200 46,200 61,600 3,400 4,500 6,800 9,000 6,800 9,000 13,600 18,100 18,800 25,100 25,100 33,400 10,200 13,600 18,800 25,100 28,300 37,600 37,600 50,200 2,400 3,200 4,800 6,400 4,800 6,400 9,600 12,800 13,300 17,800 17,800 23,700 7,200 9,600 13,300 17,800 20,000 26,600 26,600 35,500 45 30 Nominal Nominal Eye Eye Width Width L () W () 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 3 3 3 3 9 9 12 12 12 12 12 12 15 15 15 15 12 12 15 15 18 18 18 18

* Use Prex RE for Type 6, FE for Type 7.

CAUTION:
Do NOT exceed rated capacities.

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Type 8 Wide Body Basket

WBB
Designed for use in basket hitches where a wide sling is needed for load stability and where width is required for proper handling of fragile or highly nished surfaces. Eyes of slings can be tapered to t hoist or crane hooks and are reinforced to provide increased durability.
Type 8Rated Capacity in Pounds Basket Hitch 60 Stock # WBB-1-66 WBB-1-96 WBB-2-66 WBB-2-96 WBB-1-68 WBB-1-98 WBB-2-68 WBB-2-98 WBB-1-610 WBB-1-910 WBB-2-610 WBB-2-910 WBB-1-612 WBB-1-912 WBB-2-612 WBB-2-912 WBB-1-916 WBB-2-916 WBB-1-920 WBB-2-920 WBB-1-924 WBB-2-924 Width () Ply 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8 10 10 10 10 12 12 12 12 16 16 20 20 24 24 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 11,700 17,200 21,900 32,000 15,600 22,600 29,100 42,000 19,500 28,200 35,900 52,500 23,200 33,900 43,100 63,000 43,900 72,800 51,000 80,000 56,400 88,400 10,100 14,900 19,000 27,700 13,500 19,600 25,200 36,400 16,900 24,400 31,100 45,500 20,100 29,300 37,400 54,600 38,000 63,000 44,100 69,300 48,900 76,600 8,300 12,100 15,400 22,600 11,000 16,000 20,600 29,700 13,800 20,000 25,400 37,100 16,400 23,900 30,400 44,600 31,000 51,400 36,000 56,500 39,900 62,500 5,900 8,600 11,000 16,000 7,800 11,300 14,600 21,000 9,800 14,100 18,000 26,300 11,600 16,900 21,600 31,500 22,000 36,400 25,500 40,000 28,200 44,200 45 30

Type 9 Load Balancer Basket

Nominal Nominal Eye Eye Length Length L () W () 12 12 15 15 12 12 15 15 15 15 18 18 15 15 18 18 18 24 24 24 24 24 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 2 2 2 2 1-3/4 1-3/4 2-1/2 2-1/2 2 2 3* 3* 3* 4* 3-1/2* 5* 4* 6*

LBB
Designed to be used where sling width is required for load stability and for protection of nished surfaces or fragile loads. These slings have lower rated capacity than the Wide Body Basket. Eyes are constructed to t properly on small hoist hooks.

Type 9Rated Capacity in Pounds Basket Hitch 60 Stock # LBB-1-66 LBB-1-96 LBB-1-68 LBB-1-98 LBB-1-610 LBB-1-910 LBB-1-612 LBB-1-912 LBB-1-616 LBB-1-916 LBB-1-620 LBB-1-920 LBB-1-624 LBB-1-924 Width () Ply 6 6 8 8 10 10 12 12 16 16 20 20 24 24 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3,000 6,000 3,000 6,000 3,000 6,000 3,000 6,000 5,000 10,000 5,000 10,000 5,000 10,000 2,600 5,200 2,600 5,200 2,600 5,200 2,600 5,200 4,300 8,700 4,300 8,700 4,300 8,700 2,100 4,200 2,100 4,200 2,100 4,200 2,100 4,200 3,500 7,100 3,500 7,100 3,500 7,100 1,500 3,000 1,500 3,000 1,500 3,000 1,500 3,000 2,500 5,000 2,500 5,000 2,500 5,000 45 30 Nominal Nominal Eye Eye Width Length W () L () 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 9 9 12 12 12 15 18 18 18 24 24 24 24 24

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Type 10 Multi-Leg Bridles

Nylon or Polyester bridle assemblies are useful whenever the load is equipped with permanent lifting attachments. For such applications, bridle assemblies are lightweight, easy to use, and economical.
Rated capacity in lbs. and hardware specs for 2-legged bridle slings Pear Link (P) Size 2,100 1,700 2,800 2,300 4,200 3,400 5,500 4,500 4,200 3,400 5,500 4,500 8,300 6,800 11,100 9,000 6,200 5,100 8,300 6,800 11,500 9,400 15,400 12,500 1,200 1,600 2,400 3,200 2,400 3,200 4,800 6,400 3,600 4,800 6,700 8,900 1/2 1/2 5/8 3/4 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 3/4 7/8 1 1/4 1 1/4 Alloy Oblong Hook (O) Size 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 1 3/4 3/4 1 1 Hoist Hook (SH) Size (WLL) 3/4 1 1 1/2 2 1 1/2 2 3 5 2 3 5 5

OOblong Link

Rated Capacity 60 Stock # *-1-61 -1-91 -2-61 -2-91 -1-62 -1-92 -2-62 -2-92 -1-63 -1-93 -2-63 -2-93 Width () Ply 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 45 30

Fabric Eye Dimensions L 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 12 12 12 12 W 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2

PPear-Shaped Link

* Use Prex E for Eye, SH for Safety Hook Assemblies of one, three, or four legs are available upon special request. Additional end ttings can also be supplied.

EEye

Ordering Multi-Leg Bridles

SHSafety Hook 1. Choose the stock number you need from the chart. 2. Choose the end attachments you need, using the code letters shown above. Insert these letters as a prex for your stock number in this sequence: The link attachment: P (pear-shaped) or O (oblong) The end attachment: SH (safety hook), E (sewn eye), P (pear-shaped), O (oblong). For each leg you need, use a letter to designate the end attachment. Example: an OEEE is a three-leg assembly with an alloy oblong (O) as link attachment and a sewn eye (E) as the end attachment for each of the three legs. 3. Choose the length you need and add it at the end of the stock number.

Example: An OSHSH-1-92 x 10 is a two-leg assembly with an alloy oblong link as link attachment and a safety hook (SH) as the end attachment for each of the two legs. A 1-92 stock number represents a two-inch wide, one-ply sling. The length is 10 feet.

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Steel Shackles
Part # SS-2 SS-3 SS-4 SS-5 SS-6 SS-6H Web. Ult. Working width strength load () in lbs.* limit 2 3 4 5 6 6 32,200 52,200 43,200 72,000 72,000 95,400 8,050 13,050 10,800 18,000 18,000 24.000 W 2 3 4 5 6 6 L 2-5/8 3-3/16 3-7/16 4-1/8 4-7/8 5 D 9/16 3/4 3/4 13/16 15/16 1-1/8 P 3/4 7/8 7/8 1 1-1/8 1-1/4 R E Wt. each lbs. 1.7 2.8 3.1 4.8 6.8 9.8 1-5/8 1/2 1-7/8 15/16 1-7/8 1 1/4 2-1/8 1-7/16 2-1/8 3-1/4 2-5/8 3-1/4

Hardware Specifications

* Working load limit.

Pear-Shaped Links
Size inches A 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1 1-1/4 1-3/8 B 1.13 1.50 1.87 2.25 2.63 3.00 4.00 4.13 C .75 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.50 2.75 D 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 10.25 11.00 E 2.25 3.00 3.75 4.50 5.25 6.00 7.50 8.25 F .38 .50 .63 .75 .88 1.00 1.25 1.38 Weight pounds each .13 .55 1.10 1.95 2.78 4.30 8.50 11.50 Rated capacity single pull in lbs. 1,800 2,900 4,200 6,000 8,300 10,800 16,750 20.500

Alloy Oblong Links

Size () 1/2 5/8 3/4 1 1-1/4 Working load limit* (lbs.) 4,920 6,600 10, 320 24,360 35,160 Weight each (lbs.) .89 1.63 2.25 5.00 9.75 Dimensions (inches) A .50 .63 .75 1.0 1.25 B 2.50 3.00 2.75 3.50 4.38 C 5.00 6.00 5.50 7.00 8.75 D 3.50 4.25 4.25 5.50 6.88 E 6.00 7.25 7.00 9.00 11.25

* Based on single leg sling.

Eye Hoist Hooks

Rated capacity (tons) Carbon Alloy 3/4 1 1 1-1/2 1-1/2 2 2 3 3 5 5 7 7-1/2 11 10 15 15 22 A 4.42 5.07 5.64 6.39 7.90 10.09 12.43 13.94 17.09 B 1.47 1.75 2.13 2.41 2.94 3.81 4.66 5.38 6.63 C D F 1.25 1.38 1.50 1.63 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.25 4.25 Dimensions G .73 .84 1.00 1.13 1.44 1.81 2.25 2.59 3.00 H .81 .94 1.16 1.32 1.63 2.06 2.63 2.94 3.50 J .90 .93 1.00 1.13 1.47 1.75 2.29 2.50 3.30 K .63 .71 .88 .94 1.31 1.66 1.88 2.19 2.69 M .56 .63 .75 .85 1.13 1.38 1.63 1.94 2.38 P 2.00 2.24 2.50 2.82 3.51 4.52 5.40 6.00 6.93 Q .75 .91 1.13 1.25 1.56 2.00 2.44 2.84 3.50 AA 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.50 3.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 3.34 2.83 3.81 3.11 4.14 3.53 4.69 3.97 5.77 4.81 7.37 6.27 9.07 7.45 10.08 8.30 12.53 10.30

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Grades & Coatings

Stability under exposure to many common chemicals

Chemical Acid Alcohol Aldehydes Strong Alkalis Bleaching Agents Dry Cleaning Solvents Nylon NO OK OK OK NO OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK Polyester * OK NO ** OK OK NO OK OK OK OK OK OK OK

Polyester or Nylon
olyester and nylon webbing comes in two grades or strength ratings. Coatings are available for longer service life and wear resistance. Wear pads can be provided to minimize the effects of rough surfaces or angles which can abrade or cut the sling fabric.

Ethers Halogenated Hydrocarbons Ketones Oil, Crude Oil, Lubricating Soaps, Detergents Water, Seawater Weak Alkalis

Polyester and nylon webbing should not be exposed to temperatures exceeding 180F due to softening of (or actual melting of) the bers. Consult the table below with regard to the effects of chemicals on synthetic web slings. A neoprene coating can be added for additional protection from elements and hazards which can reduce the service life of synthetic material. This procedure costs extra and you should consult your distributor.

* Disintegrated by concentrated sulfuric acid. ** Degraded by strong alkalis at elevated temperatures.

Coatings Improve Handling Characteristics

oth Nylon and Polyester webbing used in all slings receives a special treatment in the nal stages of looming which promotes cohesion of yarns in the fabric, protects the nished webbing from penetration by moisture and dirt, and helps reduce abrasion. In addition, an optional coating of Neoprene may be applied after slings have been fabricated. It is available

at extra cost, to give slings specific handling and performance characteristics. Neoprene increases stiffness of the finished sling, which in turn, increases abrasion resistance and minimizes absorption of uids and dirt. Neoprene also improves gripping action on the load.

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Sling ID Tags
Each sling we produce carries a tag which provides a record of the type and stock number of the sling, as well as the vertical, choker, and basket hitch rated capacities for the sling. Tags are leather, with a deep hot brand. Each tag is designed to resist tearing or detachment from the sling. Every sling must have a tag attached to it. If it doesnt, you should remove the sling from service immediately as per OSHA and ANSI B30.0 requirements.

Useful Sling Information

Wear Pads
Optional wear protection pads are standard only on Type 6 and 7 slings. If you intend to use any other sling in a damaging situation, please specify wear pads when ordering. Padded slings include a nylon and polyester buffer designed especially for this type of application. Wear pads are also available in synthetic leather, which tends to be more economical and stiffer than regular leather or regular sling body material. Please specify the desired material when ordering. We stock 2 types of wear pads: Regular: Provides an extra layer of material, which has been sewn at the wear points on either one or both sides of the sling body or eyes. Multiple layers are available. Sleeve or Tube: Protects both sides of the sling body. It can be easily slid across the sling. It remains stationary as the sling stretches while lifting a load.
Regular Wear Pad Sleeve (Tube) Wear Pad

Red-Guard Wear Warnings

Red Guard web features inner, load-bearing yarns that carry over 80% of the load. When the protective outer layer of webbing is worn away or damanged, red yarns of the inner layer are exposed indicating its time to immediately remove the sling from service. Notice in the picture to the left, that the warning yarns are visible on the cut end, but are not visible on the surface of the web material.

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Synthetic Sling Saver Shackles

S-252 Bolt Type & S-253 Screw Pin Shackles

Designed with non-slip surface that: Eliminates bunching effect caused by traditional shackles Reduces sling tendency to slide. Shackles available in size 3-1/4 to 50 tons. Increased bow radius gives wider sling bearing surface resulting in an increased area for load distribution, thus: Increasing Synthetic Sling efciency by at least 15% as compared to standard anchor and chain shackle bows and conventional hooks. This allows 100% of the slings rated Working Load Limit to be achieved. Allowing better load distribution on internal bers. Design factor of 5 to 1. Look for the Red Pin . . . the mark of genuine Crosby quality. Each shackle has a Product ID Code (PIC) for material traceability along with a Working Load Limit and the name Crosby forged into it. Shackles available in both a screw pin and bolt, nut and cotter pin conguration. Bolt (pin) has a larger diameter that provides better load distribution. All Alloy construction.

S-252 Bolt Type

S-253 Screw Pin

Web Sling Eye Width (in.) 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 6

S-252 Bolt Type Round Sling Size (No.) 1&2 3&4 5&6 7&8 9 & 10 11 & 12 13 Work. Load Limit* (tons) 3-1/4 6-1/2 8-3/4 12-1/2 20-1/2 35 50 S-252 Stock No. 1020485 1020496 1020507 1020518 1020529 1020540 1020551 Weight Each (lbs.) 1.4 2.4 4.1 8.0 16.9 35.0 57.5

S-253 Screw Type S-253 Stock No. 1020575 1020584 1020593 1020602 1020611 1020620 1020629 Weight Each (lbs.) 1.4 2.2 3.8 7.3 15.2 30.8 52.0

Dimensions (in.)

A .88 1.25 1.38 1.62 2.12 2.50 3.00

B .62 .75 .88 1.12 1.38 1.75 2.12

C 1.38 1.75 2.25 3.25 4.50 5.50 6.50

D .75 .88 1.00 1.25 1.50 2.00 2.25

E 1.50 1.88 2.81 3.06 5.75 6.34 7.70

J 1.12 1.31 1.50 1.88 2.25 3.00 3.38

K 1.50 1.81 2.09 2.62 3.12 4.19 4.75

.44 3.38 3.68 .50 4.15 4.25 .56 5.50 4.72 .75 6.34 5.88 .88 9.75 7.19 1.12 11.50 9.31 1.25 13.75 10.38

.75 2.69 1.00 3.38 1.12 4.19 1.38 5.62 1.75 7.50 2.25 9.19 2.7511.00

3.22 .44 1.00 4.03 .50 1.19 4.50 .50 1.44 5.59 .62 1.81 6.88 .75 2.13 8.66 1.00 2.88 10.22 1.22 3.19

* Maximum Proof Load is 2-1/2 times the Working Load Limit. Minimum Ultimate Strength is 5 times the Working Load Limit.

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Spool S-255
The Spool is designed to keep the load centered on the pin, thus keeping the sling positioned correctly in the shackle bow.

Accessories

Shackle Size (in.) 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 6

S-255 Stock No. 1020903 1020912 1020921 1020930 1020939 1020948 1020957

Dimensions (in.) A 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.50 3.25 3.75 B .81 .94 1.05 1.31 1.63 2.13 2.38 C .75 1.00 1.19 1.50 1.88 2.25 2.75 D .19 .25 .31 .38 .44 .50 .62

Weight Each (lbs.) .33 .57 .89 1.45 2.79 2.40 4.06

Link S-256
The Link Plate is designed to connect two (2) S-252 or S-253 Sling Saver Shackles together.

Shackle Size (in.) 1 1.5 2 3 4 5 6

S-256 Stock No. 1020785 1020796 1020807 1020818 1020829 1020840 1020851

Dimensions (in.) A .75 1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 3.00 B 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.50 3.00 4.00 5.00 C 3.38 4.12 4.75 6.00 7.00 9.25 10.50 D .81 .94 1.06 1.31 1.62 2.12 2.38 E 1.88 2.25 2.62 2.35 3.75 5.00 5.75

Weight Each (lbs.) .83 1.62 2.71 5.18 8.19 17.19 37.40

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Ratchet Snugger Binders

he Ratchet Snugger provides a fast, one-hand way to snug down loadson pallets, in vans and trucks, baggage compartments, shipping containers, and aircraft. Tension adjustment is innite. Locks securely by pressing down on the ratchet handle.

TWO LOAD RATINGS: 5,000 and 10,000 lbs. Rated Capacity with 2-inch webbing. Ratchet Snuggers are fabricated to customers order in any practical length, as straight assemblies (Type RSA), or 2-piece devices with special metal xtures or sewn eyes at the ends to attach to pallets, trucks, etc. Sliding fabric sleeves and corner protectors are available as option extras. Fabricated of tough, pliable industrial webbing with all cut ends heat-sealed to prevent fraying and sewn with precisely-engineered stitch patterns. Ratchet buckle and metal end ttings are plated to resist corrosion. Types: RSF, RSD, or RSS S Snap Hook F Flat Hook

D D-Ring

Type RSA One end of webbing is sewn to the ratchet head, the other is free for passing around the load or through narrow openings and inserting into the ratchet spool. Fabricated to any practical web length, plus 6 inches additional length for end hold.

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Truck Tiedown Assemblies

Polyester Webbing
Fabricated to Customer Order Fit Standard 3 or 4 Winches Meets or Exceeds California and Federal Regulations Corner Protectors, Sliding Sleeves Available

C Chain

olyester webbing is soft, pliable and nonabrasive, makes an ideal tiedown strap for securing cargo on atbed trucks and trailers. Lighter and easier to handle than chain load binders . . . longer lasting and stronger than elastic tension bands . . . adjustable in length to accommodate varying size loads. Polyester is also low-stretch (approximately 3% at Rated Capacity). Strength is not affected by moisture. All cut ends are heat-sealed to prevent fraying.

2 Winch Types
S Sewn Eye D D-Ring FIXED WINCH Designed for xed mounting, for use with loose end (pull-thru) straps. Rugged 3/8 steel frame, 5/8 ratchet and pawl, hardened steel pawl pin, 4 slotted mandrel. 8-1/8 L, 5-1/2 H, 3-1/2 W. Models available to store 30 or 36 of webbing. PORTABLE WINCH Provides flexibility of mounting position without need for winch track. Mounts on side channel. Available with or without locking screws. Mandrel slotted for pull-thru 3 and 4 webbing.

F Flat Hook

Sliding Sleeve type wear pads and metal corner protectors available upon request.
Portable winch Fixed winch

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ar too many web slings have to be discarded prematurely simply because abusive and careless work habits caused irreparable damage. Following are examples of damage typically caused by abuse or misuse. Regardless of whether a sling shows damage from abuse or normal wear, the overriding rule in all cases is that sling eyes should be cut and the sling discarded immediately whenever damage is detected.

Effects of Wear & Abuse

TENSILE BREAKCharacterized by a frayed appearance at the point of failure or damage. Such damage is caused by loading the sling beyond its existing strength. The example pictured was pulled to destruction on a testing machine. CUTSA cut is easily identied by a clean break in the webbing structure or fibers, and usually results from the sling contacting a sharp object or unprotected edge of a body or eyes of a web sling. Red Guard warning yarns are woven into webbing of many slings to provide a warning when a serious cut has ocurred. Cuts from contact with sharp corners during lifts can often be avoided by using wear pads on the sling for protection of the fabric. CUT & TENSILE DAMAGEThe sample shown illustrates a typical shop failure in which a sling is used after having received a cut by a sharp object along one edge of the sling body. The cut severely reduces lifting capacity, and continued usage will result in the sling breaking much as shown. Such a failure often occurs at a level far below the Rated Capacity of the sling. ABRASION DAMAGEThe most common abrasion damage occurs either when a sling slips while in contact with a load during a lift, or when being pulled from under a load. Abrasion is characterized by frayed fibers on the surface which exposes the picks, or cross bers, of the webbing that hold in place the loadbearing (lengthwise) bers. Further abrasion at this point will expose the Red Guard warning yarns to signal the inspector or sling user that serious damageand loss of lifting capacityhas ocurred. Any damage to load-bearing bers should be viewed seriously. ACID DAMAGEAlthough Polyester webbing has considerable resistance to certain acids, any contact with strong acids should be avoided. Nylon should never be exposed to any acid. Metal ttings on slings should not be exposed to any acid or corrosive liquid. Example A The damage shown to this Nylon webbing ocurred when sulfuric acid (such as used in an automobile battery) was heated to 100C (212F) and dropped on the webbing. The charring of surface bers seen here is typical of acid damage. The deterioration shown will continue over time and severely affect webbing strength. Example B A piece of Nylon webbing was immersed in sulfuric acid at room temperature for three weeks, resulting in the signicant damage shown. Note that bers are softened and swollen, and the entire fabric is grossly distorted, virtually destroying the webbing. Precautions should be taken to never store slings where they may be exposed to acid fumes which can be as destructive as liquid), or to possible contact with acid.

Example A

Example B

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Tuffy Boat Lifting Slings

a product of

Wire Rope Corporation of America, Inc.

hese quality, high capacity slings are engineered to provide labor-saving convenience with all types of lifting devices. They are available in one- or two-ply construction, in webbing widths from 2 to 12, to provide rated capacity for virtually any size boat normally lifted by an overhead device. Rigged in basket hitches, pairs of standard slings offer total lifting capability to 53 tons per pair, and greater lifts can be achieved by rigging additional slings, or pairs, in the lift. Both Polyester and Nylon provide outstanding resistance to rot and mildew, since neither ber supports bacterial or fungal growth, and neither is adversely affected by immersion in watereither fresh or seawater. All loose pin hardware is plated for corrosion resistance.

Fittings & Accessories

Loose Pin Hardware Allows in-field removal for use on other slings or on additional eyes for use with different sized boats.

Steel Triangle Permanent end fitting of alloy steel is reusable. Slides easily onto lifting hook.

Extra Sewn Eyes Permits lifting of different size boats with one set of slings. Available in single ply capacity only.

Edge Guard Wear Pads Can be sewn on any portion of sling. Protects edges and prolongs useful life.

Sliding Chine and Keel Pad Permits positioning padding at any point to prevent rubbing on hull and to protect sling from sharp corners.

Lead Weights May be sewn into keel pad. Can be xed or sliding. Helps prevent twisting of sling, and promotes rapid sinking of sling.

Disconnect Permits removal of sling from beneath boat without removing sling eye from hook. Protective ap is standard.

NOTE: For loose-pin hardware (shackles) on two-ply slings made with 8, 10, or 12 webbing, consult your distributor, distribution center or the factory.

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Tuffy Boat Lifting Slings

Rated Capacity in Pounds Stock No. BLS-1-602 BLS-1-902 BLS-2-602 BLS-2-902 BLS-1-603 BLS-1-903 BLS-2-603 BLS-2-903 BLS-1-604 BLS-1-904 BLS-2-604 BLS-2-904 BLS-1-606 BLS-1-906 BLS-2-606 BLS-2-906 BLS-1-908 BLS-2-908 BLS-1-910 BLS-2-910 BLS-1-912 BLS-2-912 Width (inches) 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 8 8 10 10 12 12 Ply 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 Basket Hitch 4,800 6,400 9,600 12,800 7,200 9,600 13,300 17,800 9,600 12,800 17,300 23,000 14,400 19,200 24,500 32,600 25,600 41,000 32,000 48,000 38,400 53,700

Polyester or Nylon
Standard Capacities 4,800 to 53,800 lbs. Per Sling
Non-Abrasiveprotects hull and boat nish. Low-Weighteasy to handle and rig up. Durableresistant to mildew, oil, seawater. Flexibleadapts to hull conguration to cradle load. Custom Designscan be made for specic applications and unusual rigging congurations. Wide choice of accessories and ttings. Low Stretchonly 3% for Polyester, 6% for Nylon at Rated Capacity, with ability to return to original length when relaxed. Color CodedPolyester slings are yellow. Nylon slings are orange.

CAUTION:
Horizontal sling angles less than 30 should NOT be used.

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Round Sling Features & Care

POWER LIFT Round Slings are fabricated with high quality, high strength 100% polyester bers. These bers are encased in a Seamless double walled polyester jacket providing maximum protection to the inner load-bearing bers. These slings offer an exceptionally soft and easy to work with rigging tool that grips the load without marring the load surface.

Round Sling Features

Max working temp. 200F No loss of strength when wet Seamless with double jacket Heavy duty leather tag LightweightEasy to use, handle and store Only 3% elongation Endless construction rotates wear points Color coded Resists most acids

Round Sling Accessories

WEAR PADS are available in tough, durable polyester or leather for added resistance to cutting and abrasion that might otherwise cause early retirement. See page 17 for more information on Wear Pads. EYE & EYE ROUND SLINGS can be fabricated to customer specications when required.

Care, Use and Inspection for Round Slings

Never use these slings at a temperature above 200F. If the sling is exposed to temperatures above 200F, immediately remove and destroy so that no further use is possible. Power Lift slings should never be used above the rated capacity. Do not expose these slings to sharp or rough edges. Power Lift slings should not be in contact with fumes, vapors, sprays, mist or liquids of alkalis, aldehydes, ethers or concentrated sulfuric acid. Never lift the load over people. Avoid shock loading and material slippage. Avoid foreign material such as metal chips, weld spatter, heavy grit or any material that could damage the jacket to sling. All slings must be inspected before each lift.

Sling Destruction
Destroy a sling if any of the following exists: Acid or caustic burns. Melting or charring of any part of the sling. Snags, cuts or punctures that expose the inner polyester bers. Distortion of any ttings that are attached.

WARNING!
Failure to follow the care, use, and inspection instructions of a sling could result in severe personal injury or death. Do NOT exceed rated capacities.

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