Extending Sling Service Life
1. Provision 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 fibers and reduce their strength.
3. Slings should be cleaned with a mile 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 fibers, reducing capacities over time.