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Sling Saver® Inspection Information
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WEB SLING
WEB SLINGS SHALL NOT BE CONSTRICTED OR BUNCHED BETWEEN THE EARS OF A CLEVIS OR SHACKLE, OR IN A HOOK.

ROUND SLINGS
THE ROUND SLING SHALL NOT BE CONSTRICTED OR BUNCHED BETWEEN THE EARS OF A CLEVIS OR SHACKLE, OR IN A HOOK.

THE OPENING OF FITTINGS SHALL BE PROPER SHAPE AND SIZE TO ENSURE THAT THE FITTINGS WILL SEAT PROPERLY ON THE ROUND SLING.

SYNTHETIC SLINGS RATED LOAD
FOLDING, BUNCHING OR PINCHING OF SYNTHETIC SLINGS, WHICH OCCURS WHEN USED WITH SHACKLES, HOOKS OR OTHER APPLICATIONS WILL REDUCE THE RATED LOAD.
     
BUNCHING        PINCHING
ANSI B30.9-1994

The Round Sling shall not be constricted or bunched between the ears of a clevis or shackle, or in a hook. When a Round Sling is used with a shackle, it is recommended that it be used (rigged) in the bow of the shackle. When connecting web or round slings, use conventional fittings with:
1. Large Radius
2. Straight Pins
3. Pads or use special fittings designed for synthetic slings.
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