Steel ropes are a type of sling made of metal. Polyester slings, which are much more suitable for use in the transport of especially delicate and high risk of damage, are made of soft polyester. Extremely lightweight polyester slings find more frequent use than steel harvests. There are various differences between steel rope and polyester slings.
What are the Features that Distinguish Steel Wire Rope and Polyester Sling from Each Other?
Sling types have different features according to their usage areas and capacities. Eye sling produces the most ideal solution to eliminate situations such as scratches with its durable structure. Endless polyester slings are frequently used in general-purpose works thanks to their durable and light structure. Disposable slings are economical solutions. Disposable slings provide advantages in short-term load-lifting works, and they are widely used in factories and workshops. Steel ropes are products suitable for use in different areas such as drilling wells, lifts, construction, cranes and fishing. The differences between steel rope and polyester sling are as follows:
- Polyester slings are used for lifting breakable items, while steel rope is preferred for lifting more difficult loads.
- Polyester slings are lighter and much more affordable than steel rope.
- Polyester slings save time thanks to their light weight during the use phase.
- Polyester slings and steel ropes are long-lasting when the conditions of use and storage instructions are followed.
- Polyester slings and steel ropes should be checked by specialists at regular intervals.
- Due to the layered structure of the steel wire rope, it may be more difficult to examine especially the inner part during the control phase.
- Depending on the area of use, steel rope may cause situations such as decreased strength and occupational safety hazards in case of rusting.
- Polyester slings should not be used in case of tearing or frictional wear. Occupational safety hazards may occur due to a decrease in load-carrying capacity.
- Polyester slings are ideal for loads that are sensitive or in danger of breaking.
- In export transactions, it is common to use disposable slings in the whole process from production to the buyer.
Polyester slings are more advantageous than steel rope in many respects. You can contact our customer relations team to get information about Halatsan polyester slings and steel ropes.