What you need to know about lifting slings and shackles?

Literally, lifting ropes and shackles can be used to load certain types of non-palletized cargo. There are many options for lifting packages onto pallets, such as cranes or forklifts. These are where Shackles and Lifting Slings can be of great assistance. You can remove any freight or package you don't need by using both.

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The latest styles in Slings

1. Many building projects can use chain slings. There are four types of chain slings: 1, 2, 3, and 4. These slings are capable of supporting up to 35 tons and can be equipped with C hooks or self-locking hooks, as well as safety traps that will catch slinghooks.
2. There are many choices for wire rope slings. There are four types of wire rope slings available: single, double, triple, and three-leg. There are many options for end fittings. A 4-leg version can lift cargo as high as 72.9 tonnes.
3. There are two types: round and webbing. They can be up to 50 m long and weigh up to 200 tonne.

Single leg chain sling can be lightweight and very flexible. They provide protection for the load being lifted thanks to their large bearing surface. Because of their versatility and ease-of-use, they are very popular. Slings made of polyester webbing are essential to any repair shop. They can hold loads up to 6 tonnes.

Round Slings are capable of lifting cargo up to 6 tonnes. Polyester sleeves protect round slings against damage and protect them during lifting.

There are many types of Shackles on the market. There are Snap shackles and Twist or Headboard-shackles as well as lifting straps and shackles. These configurations are most commonly used for lift shackles.