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Polyester lifting straps & round slings

We can supply you with a range of polyester slings, lifting straps and sling chains suitable for your (spreader) lifting beam system. In this way, we can offer you a complete package for your next lifting operation, where you can purchase all products from a single source. We always ensure that the individual components are optimally coordinated to ensure a reliable and safe lifting solution.

In the following we will take a closer look at polyester round slings and lifting straps.

Here we differentiate between polyester lifting straps according to EN1492-1 and round slings according to EN1492-2, which are further divided into the individual products:

Polyester lifting straps according to EN1492-1

The polyester lifting straps compliant with EN1492-1 are divided into:

  1. Lifting straps
    – 2-ply with loop on both sides
    – Capacity of 1 t to 10 t
  2. Heavy-duty lifting straps
    – 4-ply with loop on both sides
    – Capacity of 2 t to 25 t
  3. Endless lifting straps
    – 1-ply and 2-ply
    – Capacity of up to 6 t
  4. Lifting straps with brackets
    – Load capacity of 1 t to 10 t

According to the standard, all lifting straps are color-coded.

For further information please refer to the table.

Overview of polyester lifting straps

Polyester round slings

The polyester round slings are divided into:

  1. Single sleeve round slings according to EN 1492-2
    – Capacity of 1 t to 10 t
  2. Premium sleeve round slings according to EN 1492-2
    – Capacity of 1 t to 10 t
  3. Double sleeve polyester round slings according to EN 1492-2
    – Capacity of 1 t to 10 t
  4. Heavy-duty polyester round slings according to EN 1492-2
    – Capacity of 2 t to 100 t
  5. Heavy-duty round slings with HMPE core and polyester sleeve
    – according to EG Machinery Directive (2006/42/EG)
    – load capacity of 10 to 500 t at safety factor 7:1
    – further details on heavy-duty round slings please see following point “HMPE slings”
  6. Heavy-duty round slings with HMPE core and 1,3 mm HMPE light duty sleeve
    – according to EG Machinery Directive (2006/42/EG)
    – load capacity of 10 to 500 t at safety factor 7:1
    – further details on heavy-duty round slings please see following point “HMPE slings”
  7. Heavy-duty round slings with HMPE core and 2.4mm HMPE heavy-duty sleeve
    – according to EG Machinery Directive (2006/42/EG)
    – load capacity of 10 to 500 t at safety factor 7:1
    – for further details please look here: “HMPE slings”

According to the standard, all round slings with the exception of the HMPE heavy-duty round slings are color-coded.

For further information please refer to the table.

Overview of possible polyester round slings

Instructions for the safe use of lifting straps and round slings made of polyester:

  1. -40° C to 100° C (the temperature range can be negatively influenced by various chemicals)
  2. Avoid exposure to ultraviolet light as much as possible
  3. Avoid any contact with alkaline objects
  4. Ice formation in the tissue can damage the material
  5. The belt fabric may only be dried within the specified temperature range

If you need advice on loops and edge protection, please contact us.

We can also offer you suitable shackles for your lifting device:

  • High Alloy bow shackle H9
  • Bow shackle H10 with safety pin
  • Bow shackle H10 SUPER with safety pin
  • Wide Body Shackle H14

Further details you will find on our Shackles product page.