Understanding Chain Slings & Fittings

Chain slings are one of the many Lifting Equipment that are useful at construction sites to lift heavy loads. Chain Slings are used in lifting and rigging operations. Chain slings and fittings should be made of very good quality raw material that gives them strength and imparts quality.

While using chain slings it is important to consider some key points.

• Always ensure that they are of the correct type. Chain slings comes with 1 / 2 / 3/ 4 leg types.
• Chain slings should be durable and strong enough to bear the heavy loads.
• They should be tested for quality and strength before use. They should be inspected and maintained regularly. That is because if there is even small damage it can possibly cause potential damage. If all the safety measures are in place, chain slings help save energy, time, effort and cost. In case there is damage to the sling it should be discarded.
• There should be no overloading. Basically, it should not be loaded with a weight more than the permitted limit. The load should not land on any part of the chain slings when it is lowered. That can cause potential damage to the chain slings and fittings.
• There should be no twists on chain slings.
• The chain slings and fittings should be stored very carefully after each time it is used.
• It is also important to lubricate the slings after using them.
• If proper precautions are taken, the chain slings and fittings can last a long time, be more durable and work efficiently.

It is of utmost importance that chain slings and fittings are sourced from a very reliable company. Saudi Dutest is one of the leading suppliers of chain slings and fittings in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Dutest has wide range of lifting equipment manufactured with best materials and certified with international standards.

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