Can Polyester Straps Be Used with Chemicals?

Polyester slings used by connecting to cranes can easily lift heavy loads with their strong structures. The polyester sling, which has different options according to the load carried, also has a variety in terms of prices. These products are knitted with polyester and they should be aligned perpendicular to the centre of gravity. The greater the lifting angle of the slings, the less the capacity of the sling is. It is highly important for safety to comply with the lifting angle and to ensure that the load is lifted in a balanced way.A single sling may not be enough during transport. In such a case, if one of the slings used is a polyester sling, the raw material of the other slings should also be polyester. You need to choose a product suitable for the load you will carry among the polyester slings produced to be suitable for every load. Knots should not be tied during the use of slings. Before each use, its soundness should be checked by experts. Damaged slings should never be used. Although polyester sling has a high resistance to chemicals and acids, it may react differently to some chemicals.

What are the Consequences of Using Polyester Slings with Chemicals?

The materials from which polyester slings are produced differ both physically and in terms of different resistance properties against chemical effects. Polyester cloth sling is resistant to most mineral acids and is damaged by alkalis. Polyamide is immune to alkalis, affected by mineral acids. Polypropylene is less affected by acids or alkalis and is used in applications where the highest resistance to chemicals other than solvents is required. It should be noted that all polyester slings can be damaged by chemicals, temperature and duration of use, depending on the concentration. In such a case, polyester rope can significantly decrease in terms of carrying capacity.

If the polyester sling is exposed to chemicals, it is absolutely necessary to seek help from experts. When the lifting slings come into contact with chemicals, they should be washed immediately with clean water or another suitable substance. Washed slings should be dried in accordance with the instructions for use. In the meantime, it is necessary to comply with the operating and safety rules.

Harmless acids and lye solutions can also concentrate on the sling by evaporation and cause damage. Attention should also be paid to the use of Polyester Slings in temperature ranges.

Polyester and polyamide are suitable for use between -40 C and +100 C.

Polypropylene is suitable for use between -40 C and +80 C.

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