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Poly-What?! All About Synthetic Slings

Poly-What?! All About Synthetic Slings

Explore synthetic web slings and round slings, including materials, eye formations, inspection considerations, and hardware compatibility. Learn why sling identification and manufacturer-specific guidance matter when selecting equipment.

Poly-What?! All About Synthetic Slings

Explore synthetic web slings and round slings, including materials, eye formations, inspection considerations, and hardware compatibility. Learn why sling identification and manufacturer-specific guidance matter when selecting equipment.

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

Explore Samson’s K-100 synthetic crane hoist line, including the handling and weight benefits described in this product overview. Learn about its design factor, inspection considerations, and the reference materials available...

Samson K-100 hoist line

Explore Samson’s K-100 synthetic crane hoist line, including the handling and weight benefits described in this product overview. Learn about its design factor, inspection considerations, and the reference materials available...

Rope Grab: 6 fall protection tips from Hercules

Rope Grab: 6 fall protection tips from Hercules

Review six key considerations for rope grab systems, including connectors, compatible lifelines, restraint versus arrest, transfers, and equipment care. Follow manufacturer instructions when selecting and using fall protection equipment.

Rope Grab: 6 fall protection tips from Hercules

Review six key considerations for rope grab systems, including connectors, compatible lifelines, restraint versus arrest, transfers, and equipment care. Follow manufacturer instructions when selecting and using fall protection equipment.

Worker checking a turquoise synthetic round sling at a workshop bench.

Synthetic Round Slings Inspection

Learn what to look and feel for when inspecting synthetic round slings, from missing identification tags and exposed core yarn to heat damage and worn stitching. Review the differences between...

Synthetic Round Slings Inspection

Learn what to look and feel for when inspecting synthetic round slings, from missing identification tags and exposed core yarn to heat damage and worn stitching. Review the differences between...

Working Load Limit Vs. Breaking Strength

Working Load Limit Vs. Breaking Strength

Working Load Limit (WLL) and Breaking Strength are two of the most important safety ratings in rigging. This guide breaks down what each term means, how they relate to each...

Working Load Limit Vs. Breaking Strength

Working Load Limit (WLL) and Breaking Strength are two of the most important safety ratings in rigging. This guide breaks down what each term means, how they relate to each...