Videos

• Stren-Flex Sling Inspection Video

General Sling Reference Information

• Determining a Sling's Rated Capacity
• OSHA Requirements Applicable to All Slings

Synthetic Sling Reference Information

• Synthetic Sling Types
• Synthetic Materials
• Care and Inspection of Synthetic Slings
• Ordering Tips 

Chain

• Chain Reference

Chain Slings

• Chain Sling Reference
• Tips on Chain Slings and Working Load Limits
• Care and use of Chain Sling
• Mechanical vs. Welded Chain Slings

Wire Rope Slings

• Wire Rope Sling Reference

Cargo Control

• Cargo Control Reference

Wire Rope Reference Information

• Wire Rope Reference
• Handling Wire Ropes
  • Measuring Rope Diameter
  • Unreeling & Uncoiling and Kinks
  • Drum Winding
  • Wire Rope Clips
  • Seizing Wire Rope
• Installing Wire Rope
• Standard Operation Practices
• Wire Rope Inspection
  • General Reference
  • Basic Guidelines
  • Guidelines For Specialty Wire Rope
  • Drum and Sheave Inspection Guidelines
• Broken Wire Ropes
  • Typical Characteristics
  • Troubleshooting Checklist
• Technical Wire Rope Information
  • Wire Rope Markers
  • Wire Rope Diameter Tolerances
  • Rope Strength Design Factors
  • Physical Stretch Properties
  • Effect of Sheave Size
  • Block Twisting