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LEVAC Slings Instruction Manual ENGLISH
LEVAC Slings Instruction Manual ENGLISH
F L AT W E B B I N G
MULTI LEG SLINGS
WIRE ROPE SLINGS
CHAIN SLINGS
L A S H I N G
Definition 1à2
Identification 3
Round sling 4
Chain sling 6
Stowage 8à9
Regulation 17
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A SLING is a soft lifting device with metallic cable (wire rope), chain, rope or webbing
sling situated between the load to be lifted and a lifting device (such as: crane or lift) ;
The slinging consists of all the implementing operations of this linking device. They are
generally manufactured with metallic components (slinging devices) such as hooks, rings,
chain links, and shackles, which should be in conformity with the load of the sling (capacity) :
A sling can be simple (1 leg) or multi-legs (2,3,4 legs) and have thimbled and ferruled loops to
be fixed to another accessory ; the different legs are connected to a chain link (or ring) in order to
ensure a convenient movement of the legs ;
A sling can also be endless ; formed with an element whose ends are joined together (also called
« Estrope », made by braiding the strands).
chain
leng
chain link
hook or other
low extreme end
accessory
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A SLING IS DEFINED BY :
Factor 1 Factor 1,4 Factor 1 Factor 2,1 Factor 1,5 Factor 0,8 Factor 1,8 Factor 0,9
> The safety factor : ratio between working load limit (WLL) and the breaking load limit, guaranteed
by the manufacturer written on the accessory :
Wire rope sling = 5 | chain sling = 4 | webbing sling = 7 | rope sling = 10 | sling components= 4
Example: a chain sling of WLL 1000 kg will have a breaking load of 4000 kg
WIRE ROPE SLING : the ropes are made of galvanized steel wire drawn gathered to
constitute legs : 7 x 7 wires, 6/7 x 19 wires, 6 x 36/37 wires
CHAIN SLING : the chains used are class [8] short links chains ; all the components have
to be of the same class and with the same load capacity
WEBBING SLING :
> in POLYESTER : - flat with weaved Webb slings : can be sewn to form loops
- round: constituted of a wound rope core, forming a hank inserted in a sleeve
> in ROPE SLING (polypropylene, polyamide, hemp) : stranded rope, made in spliced loop at
each end with or without thimble in the loop :
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The LABEL is BLUE (Polyester material), GREEN (Polyamide) or BROWN (Polypropylene) and
contents :
- The WLL
- The material used and class of accessories (loops…)
- The nominal lenght in meters
- The name of the manufacturer
- The traceability code
- The standard number
- The marking
The COLOUR of the Webbing sling (colour from the harmonized standard), is according to the
WLL :
PURPLE 1000 kg
GREEN 2000 kg
YELLOW 3000 kg
GREY 4000 kg
RED 5000 kg
BROWN 6000 kg
BLUE 8000 kg
ORANGE 10000 kg
ORANGE + from 10000 kg
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SLINGING MODE
Coefficient
1,0 0,8 2,0 1,4 1,0 0,7 0,5 1,4 1,1 1,0 0,8
WLL COLOUR
1t PURPLE 1000 800 2000 1400 1000 700 500 1400 1120 1000 800
2t GREEN 2000 1600 4000 2800 2000 1400 1000 2800 2240 2000 1600
3t YELLOW 3000 2400 6000 4200 3000 2100 1500 4200 3360 3000 2400
4t GREY 4000 3200 8000 4500 4000 2800 2000 5600 4480 4000 3200
5t RED 5000 4000 10000 7000 5000 3500 2500 7000 5600 5000 4000
6t BROWN 6000 4800 12000 8400 6000 4200 3000 8400 6720 6000 4800
8t BLUE 8000 6400 16000 11200 8000 5600 4000 11200 8960 8000 6400
10 t ORANGE 10000 8000 20000 14000 10000 7000 5000 14000 11200 10000 8000
12 t ORANGE 12000 9600 24000 16800 12000 8400 6000 16800 13440 12000 9600
15 t ORANGE 15000 12000 30000 21000 15000 10500 7500 21000 16800 15000 12000
20 t ORANGE 20000 16000 40000 28000 20000 14000 10000 28000 22400 20000 16000
IMPORTANT : The indicated WLL has to be respected to the strict compliance with the conditions
specified in the EN 1492-2 standard. Angle higher than 60° is PROHIBITED !
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SIMPLE L
FLAT WEBBING SLING
simple Vertical Inclination angle
Slip knot
direct protector a = 7° to 45° a = 45° to 60°
SLINGING MODE
Coefficient
1,0 0,8 2,0 1,4 1,0
WLL COLOUR WIDTH
1t PURPLE 30 1000 800 2000 1400 1000
2t GREEN 60 2000 1600 4000 2800 2000
3t YELLOW 90 3000 2400 6000 4200 3000
4t GREY 120 4000 3200 8000 5600 4000
5t RED 150 5000 4000 10000 7000 5000
6t BROWN 180 6000 4800 12000 8400 6000
8t BLUE 240 8000 6400 16000 11200 8000
10 t ORANGE 300 10000 8000 20000 14000 10000
15 t ORANGE 240 15000 12000 30000 21000 15000
20 t ORANGE 300 20000 16000 40000 28000 20000
DOUBLE
FLAT WEBBING SLING
L
SLINGING MODE
Coefficient
1,0 0,8 2,0 1,4 1,0
WLL COLOUR WIDTH
1t PURPLE 30 1000 800 2000 1400 1000
2t GREEN 60 2000 1600 4000 2800 2000
3t YELLOW 90 3000 2400 6000 4200 3000
4t GREY 120 4000 3200 8000 5600 4000
5t RED 150 5000 4000 10000 7000 5000
6t BROWN 180 6000 4800 12000 8400 6000
8t BLUE 240 8000 6400 16000 11200 8000
10 t ORANGE 300 10000 8000 20000 14000 10000
15 t ORANGE 240 15000 12000 30000 21000 15000
20 t ORANGE 300 20000 16000 40000 28000 20000
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round cubic
1 leg 2 legs 3 et 4 legs* slinding protector protector
SLINGING MODE
Inclination angle vertical 0°< α ≤ 90° 90°< α ≤ 120° 0°< α ≤ 90° 90°< α ≤ 120° // β ≤ 45° R > 10 d β ≤ 45° R ≥ 10 d
Factor 1,0 1,4 1 2,1 1,5 0,8 1,8 0,9
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Wire rope sling Wire rope sling Wire rope sling Wire rope sling
1 leg 2 legs 3 legs 4 legs
LOADING DIAGRAM, ACCORDING TO THE USING MODE AND THE NUMBER OF LEGS
Europeen Standard 89/392 modified CEE
Safety factor : 4
Uniformily distributed load
round cubic
1 leg 2 legs 3 et 4 legs* slinding protector protector
SLINGING MODE
Inclination angle vertical 0°< α ≤ 90° 90°< α ≤ 120° 0°< α ≤ 90° 90°< α ≤ 120° // β ≤ 45° R > 10 d β ≤ 45° R ≥ 10 d
Factor 1,0 1,4 1 2,1 1,5 0,8 1,8 0,9
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Safety factor :
Complete system = factor 2
Accessories / metal loops = factor 2
Non-sewn Webbing sling = factor 3
Lenghtening :
When it is subjected to the lashing capacity, the lenghtening of the Webbing sling does not
exceed above 7%.
Testing :
All the elements of the complete lashing system must resist a force with safety factor of 2.
No deformation must affect their good functioning to a lashing capacity of (LC) of 1.25.
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- Use lashing device according to the operating instruction provided with the material.
- Do not use the lashing system for lifting loads.
- Capacities applied to the lashing system must not be higher than the Maximum using Tension printed on
the label and parts.
- The Webbing slings should not be knotted.
- Do not use lashing system on rough surfaces or in sharp edge contact without buffering protection
accessories.
- Lashing devices must be used between -40°C and 100°C.
- In case of using lashing system with chemical products, please consult the manufacturer.
- Adapt the end parts to the anchoring point according to the manufacturer’s recommendations
- The maximum spacing of fixing elements to the vehicle, and maximum traction and cutting efforts to
which these elements can be subjected, must be specified by the end parts which are used for fixing on to
the vehicle (anchoring rails for internal lashing)
- Do not use parts that are not recommended by the manufacturer to operate the tensioner.
- Lashing system must be stored in a cool and dry environment, and must be protected from light and all
mechanical damage.
When the lashing system begins to show signs of wear and tear, it is recommended to have it scrapped or
send it back to the manufacturer for repairs.
Considered as signs of damage :
- WEBBING SLINGS : tears, cutters, cuts, breaking of bearing fibers, breaking of retaining sewings,
deformation by exposition to heat, the loss of Webbing-sling identification
- END-PARTS AND TENSIONER : deformations, crackings, deep marks of wear and tear, and traces of
corrosion.
The manufacturer is responsible for repairs and after repairs he has once again to guarantee its original
performance.
- STARTING UP, ACCELERATION and BRAKING WHILE DESCENDING : secure the load with a force
at least equal to 50% of its dead weight.
- BRAKING : secure the load with a force at least equal to its dead weight.
- TURNING : Secure the load with a force at least equal to 50% of its dead weight.
- Secure the load to better align with its center of gravity on longitudinal central axis of the vehicle.
- Respect the total admissible load and the maximum weight on the axle during loading. For a partial
loading, spread the load uniformly. Thus, respect the maximum allowed load (weight) of the vehicle.
- Secure the load to avoid neither moving nor turning, rolling, falling, or turning the vehicle upside down.
- Avoid anchoring points on the floor.
Packaging and anchoring points fixed on the load are accepted as being able to support forces caused by
the acceleration of the vehicule.
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DO NOT USE 100% 100% * DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE
DO NOT USE 100% DO NOT USE 100% 90% 75% DO NOT USE
DO NOT USE 100% 100% DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE
DO NOT USE 100% DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE
> WLL of the sling must be higher than the weight of the load to be lifted
> The lenght of the sling is important for multi-leg slings ; the longer the sling, the more the
angle between 1 leg and the vertical position is closed :
- Hence the increase of the WLL of the sling ; it is better to search for an angle < 30°
- In exchange, a large dimension sling requires a high lifting height of the device; in the
event of the latter not being compatible with the height of the sling, then it is necessary to
use a spreader (lifting beam).
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Webbing slings, sensitive to the sun, can be damaged by the ultra-violet rays of the sun and
therefore be weakened without modifying their colour ; so, be careful of slings under direct sun
light !
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A 1-leg sling is connected to the hook on one extreme end : the loop of the sling (or its chain
link) must be placed at the end of the hook.
A multi-leg sling is always connected to the hook with chain head link :
- Must be correctly positioned on the hook
- With small dimension : for a free space on each side of the hook
A flat webbing sling must be equipped with sewn loop with compatible dimensions as
the hook. To avoid the breaking of the sewing wire, the opening angle of the loop must be 20°
maximum.
The WLL of a multi-leg sling depends on the angle (between 1 leg and the vertical position); after
having positioned the sling, start by the verification of the slinging angle (with angle size of 45°
and 60°, square).
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In case of loads with sharp-edges, it is necessary to use angle parts, appropriate angles irons,
protection sleeves (webbing sling) ;
For chain slings, the chain links must not be used in flexing
After having positioned the sling, and performed recommended verifications, especially
the proper locking of all the linking parts!
1 Never hold the sling by hand (to avoid crushing your fingers)!
5 Make sure that the securing of the sling cannot be removed when in operation.
6 Make sure that all the legs participate in the lifting process.
7 If the sling is appropriately positioned, continue the lifting operation to lift the load.
- If the center of gravity is not aligned with the hook, the load will make an unwanted movement; in this
case, put down the load and modify slinging to position the hook « vertically » from the center of gravity.
- If the load presents an abnormal resistance during the lifting process, do not insist ; find the reason and
remove if it is hanged on an abstacle.
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STORAGE
- Keep the slings on a rack, immediately after use and inspection, in a clear and dry environment;
- Never leave them on the floor, heaps, avoid « dragging » them : suspend or stretch them along
on a plane surface ;
- Never expose to shock or make them undergo shocks or run over by vehicles ;
- Never expose webbing slings to direct sunlight ;
- Clean them as often as possible; oil them lightly, if necessary ;
- Ensure that their identification label is visible and present on the sling ;
- Damaged slings must be removed from service and labeled as « out of service ».
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Since 1st January 1995, lifting accessories and components lifting accessories must be
manufactured in accordance with article R.233-24 of the Labour Code (transposition of the
directive « Machines » 98/37/CE, modified by the 2006/42/CE of 17-March 2006).
That text contains design regulation obligations, deals with mechanical resitance, aptitude to
work, marking, instruction manual, as a supplement, the Decree of 18 Deccember 1992 fix the
safety factor, appliable to lifting accessories.
VERIFICATIONS
Lifting accessories (among which are slings) are subjected to the recommendations of article
R.233-11 of the Labour Code, relative to periodic verifications (from the date of putting it into
service); their content is specified in the Decree of 1st March 2004 (replacing the decree of 9
June 1993),
The performance of these verifications must be performed by the head of the establishment where
the accessories are used, by qualified personnel who regularly exercises this activity belonging :
- either to the establishment (user),
- either to an inspection agency (verification or control agency).
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