8-part body
Super-Flex slings are flexible and can snug up tightly around the load in choker hitches. View Rated Capacity charts for varying rope types.
Date of Publication: August 2014
Source: Wire Rope Sling Guide (1 page)
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9-part body
Flexibility and handling ease for rigging large lifts are the main benefits of the 9-part slings. View Rated Capacity charts for varying rope types.
Date of Publication: February 2106
Source: Wire Rope Sling Guide (1 page)
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Calculating the load of basket hitches and bridles
When calculating the load of basket hitches and bridles, remember that as the horizontal angle of a sling decreases, the resultant load on each leg increases. In this excerpt from the Wire Rope Sling Guide, learn how calculate a load, and how to adjust the rate capacity of a choker hitch. Additionally, view a chart identifying load factor guidelines.
Date of Publication: August 2014
Source: Wire Rope Sling Guide (2 pages)
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Eyes, hooks and thimbles
In this excerpt from the Wire Rope Sling Guide, view detailed illustrations of all eye, thimble and hook options.
Date of Publication: August 2014
Source: Wire Rope Sling Guide (1 page)
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Grommets
Grommets either have a wire rope body or a body made up of six strands which are laid helically around a strand core. Grommets can be hand-spliced or mechanically-spliced. In this excerpt from the Wire Rope Sling Guide you can view specific Rated Capacity.
Date of Publication: August 2014
Source: Wire Rope Sling Guide (2 pages)
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How wire rope slings are used
How wire rope slings are configured to lift a load is called a hitch. In this excerpt from the Wire Rope Sling Guide, learn about the three basic types of hitches; Vertical Eye and Eye Hitch, Choker Hitch, and Basket Hitch. Also, learn tips regarding the utilization of Lifting Bridles.
Date of Publication: August 2014
Source: Wire Rope Sling Guide (1 page)
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Inspection and removal criteria
Before using slings, inspection must be completed to ensure they meet requirements for your application. In this excerpt from the Wire Rope Sling Guide, learn the AMSE Standard B30.9 and OSHA requirements for frequency of inspection, how to inspect your wire rope slings, when to replace your wire rope slings and how to dispose of a rejected sling.
Date of Publication: August 2014
Source: Wire Rope Sling Guide (1 page)
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Ordering information
In this excerpt from the Wire Rope Sling Guide, learn the proper method of ordering any Union sling. All Union Wire Rope Slings are fabricated to your precise specifications.
Date of Publication: August 2014
Source: Wire Rope Sling Guide (1 page)
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Rated capacities, design factors and D/d ratios
The rated capacity of a sling varies depending upon the type of sling, the size of the sling, and the type of hitch. In this excerpt from the Wire Rope Sling Guide, you will learn about the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) requirements surrounding rated capacity, and the individual factors that affect the overall strength of the sling. Additionally, learn why Union Wire Rope Slings are based on a design factor of 5 per ASME B30.9. Finally, understand what a D/d ratio is, and how it affects your lifting capacity.
Date of Publication: August 2014
Source: Wire Rope Sling Guide (1 page)
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Rigger’s 10-step checklist
Learn the specific 10-step checklist all Rigger’s should use before lifting a load.
Date of Publication: August 2014
Source: Wire Rope Sling Guide (1 page)
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Single part bodies
To make a single part body wire rope sling, ropes can be either hand-spliced or mechanical-spliced. In this excerpt from the Wire Rope Sling Guide, learn the difference between the two, and when to use them. Additionally, view Rated Capacity charts for both single part body hand-spliced and mechanically-spliced slings.
Date of Publication: August 2014
Source: Wire Rope Sling Guide (4 pages)
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Socket assemblies
Boom pendants, guylines, raising lines, backstays, lifting bridles and more are uses of our wire rope assemblies. In this excerpt from the Wire Rope Sling Guide, you will learn that our socket assemblies are offered in both poured (spelter) sockets and mechanically swaged sockets. Gain an understanding of how to accurately order your sockets. You can view specific Rated Capacity charts for each option. Custom fabricated socket assemblies are also available.
Date of Publication: August 2014
Source: Wire Rope Sling Guide (4 pages)
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Super-Flex 3-part body
Super-Flex slings are flexible and can snug up tightly around the load in choker hitches. Learn how braided 3-part slings are made, and how they should be properly used. View Rated Capacity charts for varying rope types.
Date of Publication: August 2014
Source: Wire Rope Sling Guide (3 pages)
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Super-Flex 6-part body
Super-Flex slings are flexible and can snug up tightly around the load in choker hitches. View Rated Capacity charts for varying rope types.
Date of Publication: August 2014
Source: Wire Rope Sling Guide (1 page)
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Union Wire Rope Slings
Engineering and producing wire rope slings for your application is a highly specialized field - with exacting standards that we gladly live by. In this marketing flier, learn the different Union Wire Rope Sling constructions. Additionally learn more about Union Spelter Sockets (both open and closed). There are capacity and diameter charts associated with each product.
Date of Publication: 2016
Source: Product Bulletin (4 pages)
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Wire Rope Sling Guide
Choosing the right sling for your lift; Understanding the basics of selecting a sling for your lifting operations is vital for your efficiency and productivity. The wire rope sling products you need; We offer a full line of proven wire rope slings, including single-part body, multi-part body, Super-Flex braided slings, grommets and socket assemblies. And Proper wire rope sling use and care; Do you want to extend the service life of your wire rope sling? We tell you how, plus how to correctly inspect your slings.
Date of Publication: April 2016
Source: Wire Rope Sling Guide (ALL PAGES) (28 pages)
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