Inspection Testing And Certification

Soft Slings

Incoming AA class polyester yarn is inspected, width, ply and stitch pattern are checked against the production drawing, and label content is verified against the order before sewing. Sample proof loading is applied to the declared safety factor and every sling is individually bagged with its CE declaration of conformity.

Grade 80 Rigging

Every hook, connecting link and master link is individually proof tested at 2.5 times the working load limit, fatigue tested at 1.5 times the working load limit for 20000 cycles, breakage tested on each branch and given 100 percent magnaflux crack detection. All load pins are 100 percent individually inspected and tested.

Chain

Grade 80 chain is proof tested at 2.5 times the working load limit with elongation at not less than 20 percent. Hoist chain passes heat treatment and proof test, and the product mark stamped on the chain carries the strength grade and the manufacturer seal.

Hoists And Blocks

Manual hoists receive a running test load before packing. LH type snatch blocks are given a 200 percent overload capacity test one by one before packing. Permanent lifting magnets have their break away force verified at not less than three times the rated capacity and each magnet ships with a test certificate and operating instructions.

Bulk Products

Ton bags receive 100 percent inspection of finished bags, and the products have passed the 6:1 qualification test of German LABORDATA according to ISO 21898. The supply is certified by SGS.

First Inspection And In Service Checks

A sling should be inspected before it enters service and at the interval required by local regulation. The label, the eyes or sleeve, the stitching and the body all need checking, and any sling with a cut, a chemical burn, a damaged eye or an unreadable label is withdrawn.