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CAUTIONS or WARNINGS
All ratings shown in this literature are based upon the items being new or
in “as new” condition. These ratings may not be applicable if the sling or fitting
is exposed to misuse, overloading, corrosion, wear, deformation, intentional alteration
and other usage factors. Catalog ratings are to be the greatest load that shall be applied
to the sling or fitting at the identified hitch confirmation and induced angle. Shock loading
must be avoided.
Follow OSHA and ASME B30.9 guidelines. Review and follow all Manufacturers guidelines
including all Mechanical and Environmental Considerations, Inspection Instructions,
Warning Literature and Warning Tag Instructions.
When in doubt, always consult the manufacturer directly.
Equalizer Block............................................ 15
Synthetic Boom-Pendant............................. 15
Inspection & Testing .................................... 19
Mechanical Considerations ......................... 20
Environmental Considerations .................... 21
Wire Rope Products .............................. 24-32
Gator-Laid® Slings .................................... 26
Gator-Max® Slings .................................... 27
Gator-Flex® Slings .................................... 28
Gator-Flex® Grommets ............................. 29
Tri-Flex ® Slings.......................................... 30
T & D Ultra-FlexTM Slings ........................... 31
Pad Eye Tester ............................................ 33
G-LinkTM Synthetic Sling Connector ............ 34
Chain Saddle Ring ...................................... 34
Definitions of Terms ..................................... 35
International Distribution ............................. 36
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Solutions................................................. 2
Slingmax® Website ................................. 3
Twin-Path® Products.......................... 4-15
Twin-Path® Extra Covermax® Slings..... 5
Check-Fast® Inspection System........... 6
Fiber Optic Inspection.......................... 6
Covermax® Covers............................... 7
Covermax® Rifled CoverTM Technology .. 7
CornerMax® Pads ................................ 8
CornerMax® Sleeves ............................ 9
Shackle Pin Pads............................... 10
Synthetic ArmorTM Pads ..................... 10
Twin-Path® Taper ................................ 10
Adjustable Bridles ........................ 12-13
Single-Path Check-Fast® Roundsling .. 14
Sparkeater® Slings............................. 14
Rigging Institute ...............................16-17