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Fibres used to make rope slings generally fall into two catergories:
Choose the sling material that best matches the needs of the job being done.
Natural fibres are:
Synthetic fibres are:
For more information about the characteristics of the synthetic slings visit Synthetic Web Slings page.
Inspect the slings each day before use. Remove the sling from service if you notice any of the following defects:
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