We know that flexible slings usually need to be used in combination with accessories. In order to ensure the safety of hoisting operations, flexible slings and their accessories must meet certain usage requirements. The following Zhengshen will show you the specific usage requirements of accessories. .
(1) Soft ring
The soft ring should not reduce the carrying capacity of the flexible sling, and its length should meet the following requirements:
a. When the width of the flexible sling is 25-35mm, the length of the soft loop should be 100mm
b. When the width of the flexible strap is 50-150mm, the length of the soft loop should be 3 times the width of the strap
c. When the width of the flexible strap is greater than 150mm, the length of the soft loop should be 2.5 times the width of the strap
(2) End pieces
The end piece is a metal piece installed in the soft ring of the flexible sling, and the inner diameter of the soft ring of the flexible sling is required to be no less than 2.5 times the diameter of the end piece. The breaking strength of the metal material of the end piece shall not be less than 4 times of the ultimate working load of the flexible sling. Casting parts are not allowed to be used for end pieces.
The quality of the accessories is closely related to the use effect of the flexible sling. Only when used with suitable accessories can the excellent performance of the flexible sling product be brought into play. Therefore, Zhengshen hopes that when buying flexible sling products, you should not only pay attention to the quality of the flexible sling itself, but also pay attention to the quality of the accessories.