SLING INFORMATION
CHAIN SLING INFORMATION
As manufacturers of chain slings, Hanes Supply has an expert staff readily available to answer your questions and help you obtain the right equipment for your lifting application. The following information provides an overview of chain sling types and ordering information.
WIRE ROPE SLING INFORMATION
Hanes Supply is a leader in the wire rope sling industry. Our in-house fabrication capabilities include single-leg 105B slings, 2, 3, and 4-leg wire rope bridles as well as specialty wire rope slings such as Tri-Flex® slings, Gator-Laid® slings, and Gator-Flex® wire rope slings and grommets. Learn more about wire rope slings and choosing the right product for your application.
NYLON WEB AND POLYESTER SLING INFORMATION
Hanes Supply's in-house nylon/polyester sling fabrication shop offers a wide variety of synthetic slings in a range of types and sizes. Learn more about choosing the right sling for your lift and the differences between polyester and nylon.
TWIN-PATH® SLING INFORMATION
Twin-Path® Slings are our best synthetic slings. With less than 1% stretch at rated capacity and weighing in at about 10% of the weight of a steel sling, Twin-Path® slings are the world's strongest and lightest lifting slings available on the market today. These ergonomic slings are available in up to 500,000 lb vertical rated capacity.
COMMON TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Covers basic terms and definitions pertaining to nylon slings, polyester slings and nylon web slings.
SLING INSPECTION CRITERIA
All types of slings must be checked regularly and inspected for damages. When in doubt, a potentially defective sling must be removed from service and evaluated for repair or replaced. Learn more about inspection basics and tell-tale warning signs to look for.
Channellock® 426 Tongue and Groove Plier, 7/8 in Nominal, 3/4 in L C1080 High Carbon Steel Straight Jaw, 6-1/2 in OAL
Stanley® 33-716 FatMax® Reinforced Tape Rule with BladeArmor®, 16 ft L x 1-1/4 in W Blade, Mylar® Polyester Film Blade
Arrow™ HT50 Professional Heavy Duty Tomahawk Hammer Tacker, Flat Crown Staple
Estwing® E324S Framing Hammer, 16 in OAL, Smooth Surface, 24 oz Steel Head, Straight Claw, Steel Handle
Klein® D2000-9ST 2000 Heavy Duty Rebar Work Cutting Plier, 9-3/8 in OAL
BBI® 777037 All Threaded Rod, 3/8-16, 12 ft OAL, Steel Alloy
BBI® 754072 Medium Split Lock Washer, 1/2 in Nominal, 18-8 SS
DeWALT® Power-Stud®+ Powers® 7449SD1-PWR Expansion Wedge Anchor, 3/4 in dia, 10 in OAL, 7-1/2 in L Thread, Carbon Steel, Zinc Plated
Primesource® 8CTDSKR Sinker Nail, 17/64 in, 2-3/8 in L, 9 ga, Vinyl Coated, Smooth Shank
Campbell® T3899724 Hitch Pin, 1/2 in dia, 4-1/4 in L Usable, Forged Steel, Zinc Plated with Yellow Chromate, 5 Grade