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Instructions for use

Grade 8 lifting sling fittings for synthetic , should be inspected before use to ensure that:
• all markings are legible.
• all lifting sling fittings of the complete sling are made of the same steel grade 8.
• a lifting sling fitting with the correct WLL has been selected with respect to the sling design.
For further details, refer to the EN 818-4.
• the pin, bolt, nut, bush or any other locking system cannot move or vibrate out of position.
• lifting sling fittings are free from nicks, gouges, and cracks.
• lifting sling fittings are not heat treated, modified, repaired, or reshaped by machining or bent. LIFTING SLING FITTINGS
(This may affect their Working Load Limit).
• lifting sling fittings items are not distorted or unduly worn. (Maximum allowable wear is 10 %
of the original diameter)
• the latch of the hook(s) is present and functional.
• the hook is never side-, tip- or back- loaded.
• the hook is supporting the load correctly.
• the latch should not be supporting any load.
• only use the lifting sling fittings for in-line lifting.

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Green Pin grade 8 lifting sling fittings for synthetic must be regularly inspected in accordance with the
safety standards given in the country of use. This is required because the products in use may be affected by
issues such as wear, misuse, and overloading, which may lead to deformation and alteration of the material
structure. Inspection should take place at least every six months (follow the local rules in the country of use),
and more frequently when the links are used in severe operating conditions.

Testing

Generally load rated products are proof load and MPI tested.
For specific information on certificates we refer to the separate paragraph on certification. FOR SYNTHETIC SLINGS

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The Green Pin lifting sling fittings for synthetic are proof load tested at the following loads:
Working Load Limit Proofload
(WLL) (PL)
t t
2 5
3.2 8
5.4 13.5
8.2 20.5

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