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General Information
ALL TIEDOWN AND LIFTING PRODUCTS ARE NOT
THE SAME.
Anyone with a sewing machine can fabricate a web tie down or lifting sling. That
doesn't mean that it's safe to use. You must be sure your equipment has been tested,
properly rated, and correctly designed for the job. Stress, wear, stretch, and strength
must be taken into consideration. You should go to a reputable manufacturer, and you must
choose the right tiedown for the job.
CAPACITY IDENTIFICATION
All  ® products are tagged with capacity rating when
appropriate.
All Heavy Duty Tiedowns, Recovery Straps, and utility rated products have capacity
rating tags sewn-on.
All Nylon and Polyester Lifting Slings are labeled with a sewn-on tag showing Vertical,
Choker, and Basket Hitch Capacity.
All Twintex® and Stage Sling™ Roundslings are labeled and have SafetyStripes® to
indicate the working load limits.
INSPECTION AND CARE OF SYNTHETIC WEB SLINGS
AND TIEDOWNS
Prior to use, make certain that each sling or tiedown meets your requirements and has
not been damaged in shipment.
While in use, make certain that your equipment is not damaged by:
- Cutting - from sharp edges of the load or adjacent equipment
Snagging - usually caused by nails or protrusions
Excessive Wear - on eyes and body of sling or tiedown
Pinching or Crushing
Overloading
Heat Damage- Synthetic webbing must be limited to a maximum of 190° F temperature.
Avoid damage by welding sparks and arcing.
Chemical Damage - such as acids which attack nylon and alkalis which degrade polyester.
Knots - Slings and tiedowns have a substantial reduction in strength when tied into
knots.
Environmental Degradation - Ultraviolet rays, such as sunlight and arc welding degrade
the strength of synthetic webbing.
Foreign Matter - Abrasives such as sand, grit, and metal chips will cut and abrade
webbing internally and externally.
IMPORTANT
Slings and tiedowns should be inspected by the person handling them each time they are
used. Frequent visual inspection is your best safeguard.
WARRANTY
, Inc. agrees (at its option)
to repair, replace or credit the cost of any product which it has manufactured and which
is found to be defective in materials or workmanship provided that written notice of such
defect is received by , Inc. within 90 days from the date of
shipment. , Inc. will accept return of its products only
upon its prior written authorization after receiving such notice. No authorization or
allowance for repairs or alterations of any product will be given by except by its written acknowledgment. Items not manufactured by , Inc. will carry their manufacturer's warranties and none other.
The foregoing is in lieu of all warranties, expressed or implied, and all other
obligations or liabilities on the part of , including the
warranties of merchantability and fitness. In no event shall ,
Inc. be liable for consequential or special damages or for transportation, installation,
adjustment or other expenses which may arise in connection with such products.
Last modified: June 02, 1998
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