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Roughneck WIRE MESH SLINGS
TYPE 1
Specialty Slings with Particular Properties and Uses
Widely used in metalworking shops and steel warehouses where loads are abrasive, hot or tend to cut web slings.
Select The Proper Mesh
10 Gage-Heavy Duty
12 Gage-Medium Duty
wire mesh slings roughneck wire mesh slings
Features, Advantages and Benefits
Promotes Safety
Steel construction resists abrasion and cutting The slings are repairable.

Each sling permanently stamped with capacity
   and serial number

 Alloy steel end fittings are zinc plated for long life.
Wire mesh is galvanized to resist corrosion.
Good flexibility - grips load's contours
Saves Time
Each sling proof tested and certified
Width of mesh helps control and balance load
Saves Money

End fittings accommodate most large crane hooks.
Grips load firmly without stretching - reduces load
   damage
Environmental Considerations

Wire mesh slings shall not be used at temperatures
   above 550ºF.
Resists abrasion and cutting for greater sling life
Low stretch and wide-bearing area distributes load
   to help avoid damage.

Store in a clean, dry area.
Roughneck Wire Mesh Sling Construction - 10 Gage Standard
Alloy steel end fittings are zinc plated. Mesh is 10 gage galvanized high tensile steel (12 gage upon request).
Optional: Type 304 stainless steel mesh is availablefor use in corrosive environments.
HOW TO ORDER WIRE MESH SLINGS
* Do not edge load. Full width of mesh must contact load.
 
Under normal usage, wire mesh slings will
eventually need repairs. We can perform this
service and re-certify all sling brands at a relatively
low cost. Wire mesh slings that are repaired are
guaranteed to meet or exceed original specifications.
Five Lift-All factories are strategically located in the
U.S. to ensure prompt service. Wire mesh slings
should be removed from service and/or repaired
under the following conditions:
Wire Mesh
Width (in.)		 Rated Capacity (lbs.)*
Vertical Choker
(Type 1 Only)		 Vertical
Basket
10 Gage - Heavy Duty
2 2,300 2,300 4,600
3 3,500 3,500 7,000
4 4,800 4,800 9,600
6 7,200 7,200 14,400
8 9,600 9,600 19,200
10 12,000 12,000 24,000
12 14,400 14,400 28,800
14 16,800 16,800 33,600
16 19,200 19,200 38,400
18 21,600 21,600 43,200
20 24000 24000 48,000
• A broken weld or brazed joint along the sling edge.
• A broken wire in any part of the mesh.
• Reduction in wire diameter of 25% due to
   abrasion or 15% due to corrosion.
• Lack of flexibility due to distortion of the mesh.
• Visible distortion or wear of either end fitting.
• Cracked end fitting.
NOTE: The choker fitting must be positioned against a
load edge or directly on the triangle fitting.
12 Gage - Medium Duty
2 1,600 1,600 3,200
3 2,400 2,400 4,800
4 3,200 3,200 6,400
6 4,800 4,800 9,600
8 6,400 6,400 12,800
10 8,000 8,000 16,000
12 9600 9600 19,200
Nominal
Width
(in.)		 Terminal Dimensions (in.) Terminal Thick.
(in.)		 Approx. Wt.
of 3 ft. Slings
(lbs.)		 Mesh Wt.
(Per ft. in lbs.)
MW D IL TL CL 10 GA 12 GA 10 GA 12 GA 10 GA 12 GA
2
2
3
3 7/8
5 5/8
 1/2 1/2 6 5 1.3
1.1
3
2 1/4
3 3/8
4 3/8
6 1/4
 1/2 1/2 8 8 1.9
1.8
4
3
4
5
6 3/4
 1/2 1/2 10 10 2.5
2.3
6
3 1/2
4 1/2
5 5/8
7 3/4
 1/2 1/2 16 14 3.9
3.4
8
4 1/2
6
7 1/2
9
 1/2 1/2 22 21 5.1
4.5
10
4 3/4
6 1/4
8   
10 7/8
 1/2 1/2 28 26 6.4
5.6
12
5
6 1/2
8 5/8
11 3/8
 1/2 1/2 34 32 7.6
6.8
14
5
6 1/2
8 3/4
12 3/4
 1/2 1/2 40 37 8.9 7.9
16
5 1/4
7   
9 1/8
14 1/8
 3/4 1/2 57 38 10 9
18
5 1/2
7 1/2
9 3/4
15 3/4
 3/4 1/2 67 44 11 10
20
5 3/4
7 3/4
10 1/8
17
 3/4 1/2 77 51 13 11
Do not exceed rated capacities. Sling capacity decreases as the angle from horizontal decreases. Slings should
not be used at angles of less than 30°. Refer to the Effect of Angle chart in bottom of page.
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Type 1 - 10 Gage
Nominal
Width
(in.)		 Extended Prices @ Lengths Shown (ft.)
3' 4' 5' 6' 8' 10' 12' 14' 16' 18' 20'
MW
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
PRICE UPON REQUEST
16
PRICE UPON REQUEST
18
PRICE UPON REQUEST
20
PRICE UPON REQUEST
Type 1 - 12 Gage
Nominal
Width
(in.)		 Extended Prices @ Lengths Shown (ft.)
3' 4' 5' 6' 8' 10' 12' 14' 16' 18' 20'
MW
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
INSPECTION CRITERIA FOR WIRE MESH SLINGS
The following photos illustrate typical damage that occurs, indicating
that the sling must be removed from service. Please review the Safety
Bulletin provided with each sling.
THE DAMAGE: OVERLOAD / UNEVEN LOADING

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Mesh does not lie flat, appears
distorted and/or will not bend easily.

TO PREVENT: Do not load in excess of rated capacity.
Load edges must be straight / flat and in contact with full
width of mesh at bearing points.
THE DAMAGE: Wear

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Flat areas on the individual wires.
When wires have lost 25% or more of their original diameter,
the sling must be taken out of service.

TO PREVENT: Do not drag sling on the ground and do not
drag loads over slings. Pad high wear areas.
THE DAMAGE: CORROSION / HEAT DAMAGE

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Areas of discoloration.
Remove slings with wire diameter reduction of 15%
or more. Slings exposed to temperatures of 550° F
or more must be removed from service.

TO PREVENT: Hang slings for storage away
from moisture. Do not use mesh slings above
550° F. Consider using stainless steel mesh.
THE DAMAGE: BROKEN WELD OR BRAISED JOINT

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: A cracked or separation of the
wire at the edge or in the body of the mesh.

TO PREVENT: Do not side load mesh. Tension on sling
must be distributed evenly across the entire width of the mesh.
THE DAMAGE: DISTORTION OR WEAR
OF END FITTINGS

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: Fittings that do not lie flat
or have obvious areas of wear.

TO PREVENT: Never lift with fitting against a load
edge or set load directly onto sling. Reduce wear by
keeping loads within the rated capacity of the sling.		 type 1 roughneck wire mesh slings
EFFECT OF SLING ANGLE
Using slings at an angle can become deadly if that angle is not taken into consideration when selecting the sling to
be used. The tension on each leg of the sling is increased as the angle of lift, from horizontal, decreases. It is most
desirable for a sling to have a larger angle of lift, approaching 90°. Lifts with angles of less than 30° from horizontal
are not recommended. If you can measure the angle of lift or the length and height of the sling as rigged, you can
determine the properly rated sling for your lift. The Increased Tension method provides the increased tension as a
function of the sling angle. Alternatively, the sling Reduced Capacity method may be used to determine reduced lift
capacity for any angle.
INCREASED TENSION
Determine capacity
of sling needed
 choker hitch
REDUCED CAPACITY
Calculate rating of each sling
rigged at this angle
1. Determine the load weight (LW). 1. Calculate the reduction factor (RF).
a. Using the angle from horizontal,
    read across the Angle Chart to
    the corresponding number of the
   Reduction Factor column.
2. Calculate the Tension Factor [TF].
a. Determine the sling angle as mea-
    sured from the horizontal, and the
    corresponding tension factor (TF)
    from the effect of angle chart.
-OR-
b. Divide sling height* (H) by sling
    length* (L).
-OR-
b. Length* (L) divided by height*
    (H)
2. Reduction factor (RF) x the sling’s
    rated capacity for the type hitch that
    will be used = sling’s reduced rating.
3. Determine the share of the load
    applied to each sling leg (LW).
4. Multiply (LW) by (TF) to determine
    the sling leg tension. The capacity of
    the selected sling or sling leg must
    meet the calculated tension value.		 *Measured from a common horizontal
plane to the hoisting hook.
*Measured from a common horizontal plane
to the hoisting hook.
Effect of Angle Chart
 slings
Tension
Factor (TF)		 Angle From
Horizontal		 Reduction
Factor (RF)
1.000 90º 1.000
1.004 85º 0.996
1.015 80º 0.985
1.035 75º 0.966
1.064 70º 0.940
1.104 65º 0.906
1.155 60º 0.866
1.221 55º 0.819
1.305 50º 0.766
1.414 45º 0.707
1.555 40º 0.643
1.742 35º 0.574
2.000 30º 0.500
Example:
Vertical Choker rating of each sling:
6,000 lbs.
Measured Length (L) = 6 ft.
Measured Height (H) = 4 ft.
Reduction Factor (RF) = 4 (H) ÷ 6 (L) = .667
Example:
Load weight = 1,000 lbs.
Rigging - 2 slings in vertical hitch
Lifting Weight (LW) per sling = 500 lbs.
Measured Length (L) = 10 ft.
Measured Height (H) = 5 ft.
Tension Factor (TF) = 10 (L) ÷ 5 (H) = 2.0
Minimum Vertical Rated Capacity required
for this lift = 500 (LW) x 2.0 (TF) = 1000 lbs.
per sling
Sling capacity decreases as the angle
from horizontal decreases. Sling angles
of less than 30° are not recommended.
Reduced sling rating in this configuration
= .667
(RF) x 6,000 lbs. = 4,000 lbs. of lifting
capacity per sling
Wire Mesh Slings, Lifting Slings, Lift-All, Sling, 10 Gage-Heavy Duty, 12 Gage-Medium Duty, Steel Construction,
Stamped with Capacity and Serial Number, Sling Proof Tested and Certified, Grips Load firmly without stretching,
Resists Abrasion, and Mesh is Galvanized from your source for material handling equipment.
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