Devices for Moving Loads

4. HAZARDS AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES IN THE HANDLING OF AUXILIARY ELEMENTS

MAXIMUM WORKING LOAD OF FLAT SLINGS

(% LOAD)			100 %	200 %	140 % from 7º to 45º	80 %	100 % from 45º to 60º
M.W.L.	COLOURS	(WIDTH)
1 T	PURPLE	30	1000	2000	1400	800	1000
1,5 T	ORANGE	50	1500	3000	2100	1200	1500
2 T	GREEN	60	2000	4000	2800	1600	2000
2,5 T	WHITE	75	2500	5000	3500	2000	2500
3 T	YELLOW	90	3000	6000	4200	2400	3000
4 T	GREY	120	4000	8000	5600	3200	4000
5 T	RED	150	5000	10000	7000	4000	5000
6 T	BROWN	180	6000	12000	8400	4800	6000
8 T	BLUE	240	8000	15000	11200	6400	8000
10 T	ORANGE	300	10000	20000	14000	8000	10000

PRACTICAL ADVICE WHEN USING FABRIC SLINGS

Never overload slings.
Bear in mind the way of loading and the tilt angle.
Take the centre of gravity of the load into account.
Never hook the belt or sling onto the sharp point of a hook.
Protect the belt or sling from sharp edges.
Never tie knots.
Use belts or slings at temperatures ranging between - 40º and 100º C.
If exposed to chemical agents, consult the manufacturer.
Take the size of the crane hook into account. If necessary, use a reduction hook.
Remove or replace belts and slings when the thread starts to appear.
Do not suspend the load with a belt or sling along its entire length.
Do not join up belts or slings with metal buckles or rings.

PRACTICAL ADVICE WHEN USING FABRIC SLINGS

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