What Should You Look for in Flat Synthetic Lifting Slings? | Essential Rigging Tools Vol. 1

Flat, "eye and eye" synthetic lifting slings - As one of the most popular basic tools for cranes and lifting, polyester web slings are a lightweight, cost-effective candidate for every-day below-the-hook applications.
In this video, we introduce you to synthetic lifting slings, featuring Tuffy-brand polyester flat slings.
We'll walk you through why flat slings are essential to rigging professionals, where synthetic slings are used, how to pick the right sling for your job, how they’re made, safety and maintenance considerations, and general pointers for their use in the field.
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Disclaimer: Any advice, graphics, images, and/or information contained in our videos and other content are presented for general educational and information purposes. Our goal is to increase safety awareness among lifting professionals. However, this content is not intended to provide legal, medical, or other expert advice or services, and should not supplant consultation with appropriate industry professionals.
0:00 Intro to Essential Rigging Tools Video Series
0:38 What Are Synthetic Lifting Slings?
01:20 Rigging Applications for Flat Synthetic Slings
01:49 How to Choose a Polyester Web Sling
05:22 Safety Tips for Synthetic Slings
06:17 Why Use U.S.A-Made Tuffy Lifting Slings?