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Poly-What?! All About Synthetic Slings

Poly-What?! All About Synthetic Slings

Synthetic slings are generally available in two varieties - flat-woven web slings and round slings. Textile slings should perform in accordance with ASME standards B30.9-5. Synthetic Slings: flat-woven web sling...

Poly-What?! All About Synthetic Slings

Synthetic slings are generally available in two varieties - flat-woven web slings and round slings. Textile slings should perform in accordance with ASME standards B30.9-5. Synthetic Slings: flat-woven web sling...

How-To Calculate Load Weight: the basics

How-To Calculate Load Weight: the basics

Learn how to accurately calculate load weight before any lift. Hercules SLR experts walk you through methods to establish load weight, angular lift calculations, sling force, centre of gravity, and...

How-To Calculate Load Weight: the basics

Learn how to accurately calculate load weight before any lift. Hercules SLR experts walk you through methods to establish load weight, angular lift calculations, sling force, centre of gravity, and...

Samson K-100 hoist line

Samson K-100 hoist line

Samson K-100 hoist line: the first synthetic crane rope Samson rope's K-100 hoist rope is the first of its kind - a synthetic rope to be used with mobile cranes...

Samson K-100 hoist line

Samson K-100 hoist line: the first synthetic crane rope Samson rope's K-100 hoist rope is the first of its kind - a synthetic rope to be used with mobile cranes...

Rope Grab: 6 fall protection tips from Hercules SLR

Rope Grab: 6 fall protection tips from Hercules...

Rope Grab: 6 fall protection tips from Hercules SLR Working at height? You have different options when it comes to connectors that aid in fall arrest and fall restraint-a rope...

Rope Grab: 6 fall protection tips from Hercules...

Rope Grab: 6 fall protection tips from Hercules SLR Working at height? You have different options when it comes to connectors that aid in fall arrest and fall restraint-a rope...

Rigging Glossary: ABC’s of rigging, ‘A’ to ‘Crane’

Rigging Glossary: ABC’s of rigging, ‘A’ to ‘Crane’

Rigging Glossary: ABC's of rigging, 'A' to 'Crane' Hercules SLR knows rigging, A through Z! There are many terms and regulating bodies to know and remember when it comes to...

Rigging Glossary: ABC’s of rigging, ‘A’ to ‘Crane’

Rigging Glossary: ABC's of rigging, 'A' to 'Crane' Hercules SLR knows rigging, A through Z! There are many terms and regulating bodies to know and remember when it comes to...

Synthetic Round Slings Inspection Download Guide

Synthetic Round Slings Inspection Download Guide

Synthetic Round Slings Inspection Download Guide Synthetic round slings are an integral part of heavy-lifting and rigging. Similarly, proper sling inspection is integral to ensure the job is done safely...

Synthetic Round Slings Inspection Download Guide

Synthetic Round Slings Inspection Download Guide Synthetic round slings are an integral part of heavy-lifting and rigging. Similarly, proper sling inspection is integral to ensure the job is done safely...