Lifting Sling Protection 

Some popular materials used for sling protection consist of Cordura, Cortland DXC Wear Protection, Dyneema® (UHMPE), Flat Webbing, Slinguard, and others.

• CORDURA
  Cordura is resistant to grease, oil, and dirt. When applied as wear pads or sleeves to your sling, it adds great abrasion resistance. The material is often added to the sling during the assembly process. It can be sewn directly into the sling assembly or fashioned into a sleeve that surrounds the sling entirely. The added material is placed in high wear or fatigue areas of the sling.
• CORTLAND DXC WEAR PROTECTION
  The DXC wear protection from Cortland, is a tightly braided tubular polyester sleeve. It has a proprietary marine polyurethane coating for use in extreme applications. DXC is a great addition to the eye or body of a sling. DXC sleeves can be fabricated to be floating or fixed in place. DXC sleeves cover sling sizes from 1/4″ through 4-1/4″ in diameter. Other sizes and colors are available upon request.
• DYNEEMA® (UHMPE)
  Dyneema® (UHMPE) is an extreme protective material that offers superior cut and abrasion resistance. Its woven construction allows it to be very flexible. Recommended to be used in harsh conditions as it is resistant to moisture, mildew, most chemicals, and UV light.
• FLAT WEBBING
  Polyester and nylon webbing is a cost-effective way of adding wear pads or sleeves to your sling. The material is often added to the sling during the assembly process. It can be sewn directly into the sling assembly or fashioned into a sleeve that surrounds the sling entirely. The added material is placed in high wear or fatigue areas of the sling.
• SLINGUARD
  We manufacture Slinguard in house. It is abrasion-resistant and can be fabricated into the eye(s) of a sling or around the body of the sling itself. It is offered in multiple tube diameters ranging from 1 1/2″ to 7″, and lengths up to 12′.
• OTHER MATERIALS AVAILABLE
  We offer a wide variety of brands and materials of sling protection. Other options more popular with wire rope slings consist of edge guards and rubber hose. Ask your Customer Service Representative or Product Specialist for any other applications you may need.

When using a lifting sling, it is important to follow proper lifting techniques and safety guidelines to ensure the safety of the load, workers, and equipment. This includes using the correct type and size of sling for the load, inspecting the sling before each use, and using the correct type of hardware, such as shackles or hooks, to attach the sling to the load and lifting equipment.