Master rigger Mike Parnell walks up to a rack and picks up what looks like a giant rubber band. In reality, it is a 10-ft-long, 2-in.-wide lifting sling made of thin, yellow nylon webbing. Parnell ...

Not using sling protection is a common rigging problem for all types of lifting slings – whether they are synthetic, wire rope, wire mesh or alloy chain. These slings need to be protected against ...

Industrial chain slings are an integral component of rigging products and are commonly used in heavy industries to lift enormous loads due to their sturdiness, adaptability, safety, and longevity.

...material for the application,” says Parnell. He adds that the movement between synthetic slings and fabricated steel can be “deadly.” Softeners, or edge protectors, can keep a sling from rubbing ...