4-2 | Synthetic Roundsling Identification Tag Requirements

<p>It is the responsibility of the user to maintain the sling identification—ensuring the tag or identification is still in place and is still legible during the life of the sling. If the identification tag is missing or illegible, it is the responsibility of the inspector to remove the sling from service.</p>

person Mike Close
event June 26, 2020

Per ASME B30.9 …

The synthetic roundsling shall be marked to include:

  • Name or trademark of manufacturer, or if repaired, the entity performing repairs
  • Manufacturer’s code or stock number
  • Rated load for at least one hitch type and the angle upon which it is based
  • Core material
  • Cover material, if different from core material
  • Number of legs, if more than one
Synthetic Roundsling ID Tag Requirements

If the tag is missing or illegible …

The inspector should remove the sling from service and send it to an authorized repair facility for replacement.

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