Description: The quadruple leg nylon bridle that is a Class 7 web sling, made from (4) four nylon straps with an oblong master link at top and a hooks at the bottoms.
This nylon web bridle sling is lightweight, flexible, and relatively soft and is suitable in applications were minimal damage to the load's surface finish is important.
Exposures to certain chemicals and high temperature are important considerations whenever choosing a nylon lifting product.
Nylon webbing is resistant to most regularly encountered chemicals with the exception of moderate strength acids and bleaches.
Elevated temperatures above 200 degrees F significantly reduce the rated load capacity of the nylon sling. While not as much of a problem, prolonged exposure to sunlight results in UV degradation of the nylon web sling.
The Difference: Low quality products can cause injury and damage. Look-a-like nylon slings, often found at lower prices, are also often advertised to conform to the same safety standards. Be aware that they may be referring to safety standards from decades ago. For example, under the same safety standard a decade ago, a nylon sling may be rated to 100% without proof load testing while today it may be rated to 300% with proof load testing. Be assured that we only sell the highest quality nylon slings and our advertised safety standards conform to the current ASME standards.
Nylon is the most widely used general purpose synthetic web sling. Nylon is unaffected by grease and oil, and the material has excellent chemical resistance to aldehydes, ethers and strong alkalis. However, nylon slings are not suitable for use with acids and bleaching agents, or at temperatures in excess of 194°F. The stretch of a nylon sling at capacity is approximately 8 to 10%. Its flexibility makes it a good choice for more delicate or finished equipment that must be handled more carefully.
