What is the difference between a webbing sling and round sling?
• A webbing sling has two eyes at two ends and has a flat construction. It is a very popular design, but has one major disadvantage. The fibers which provide the strength to lift the load are also the ones which come in contact with the load. Therefore, in case of damage to the yarns, the sling has to be taken out of service. A round sling is an endless hank of yarn wound without any break and is a far better designed sling. The inner core yarn (which provides the strength to lift the load) is protected by the outer casing, which comes into contact with the load. Also the (load) bearing points (the points which go on the crane hook) keep changing, whilst on a webbing sling the points are fixed. (at the “eyes” of sling) and open to wear and tear. If these points are not inspected regularly, they could lead to potential “weak spots” in the sling.
