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LiftGuard Sling Protectors prevent damage to slings caused by contact with abrasive edges, corners, or protrusions from loads being lifted. They also keep the sling away from other significant contact points during lifting operations.
LiftGuard Edge Protectors attach magnetically and can be used with synthetic, wire rope or chain slings.
LiftGuard Magnetic Sling Protectors have a working load limit of 12,500 lbs. per square inch of synthetic sling width.
Edge protection is critical in preventing sling failure and is a requirement in current sling safety standards (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.184(c)(9) and ASME B30.9).
LiftGuard is the right tool for the job that reduces your liability by eliminating the need to use make-shift load or sling protection.
PROTECT YOUR LOADS & RIGGING
FROM THE FIELD
“We encourage everyone to help save lives and loads, by using robust and dependable cut-proof sling protection.”
Mike Parnell
ITI E-book: Sling Protection
Designed for use with all synthetic sling types. Rigging softeners can also be used with wire rope and chain slings when lighter loads or low-frequency use is planned.
Designed especially for lifting heavy loads with wire rope and chain slings or when high frequency lighter load use is planned.
Provide a way to securely connect a LiftGuard protector to the flange of an “I-Beam” or the edge of a steel plate.
Allow for a secure fit within both the center and on top of a steel coil. Custom coil protectors can be created to fit different coil bore diameters, or to accommodate larger sling widths.
Please note important definitions at bottom of chart
| MODEL | OVERALL LENGTH (Inches) | MAX SLING WIDTH (inches) | 1″ SLING CAPACITY (lbs) | MAX CAPACITY BASED ON MAX SLING WIDTH (lbs) | WEIGHT (Lbs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG-6-3-90 | 6 | 4 | 12,500 | 50,000 | 1.25 | |
| LG-9-3-90 | 9 | 7 | 12,500 | 87,500 | 1.75 | |
| LG-12-3-90 | 12 | 10 | 12,500 | 125,000 | 2.00 | |
| LG-18-3-90 | 18 | 16 | 12,500 | 200,000 | 3.00 |
| MODEL | OVERALL LENGTH (Inches) | MAX SLING WIDTH (inches) | 1″ SLING CAPACITY (lbs) | MAX CAPACITY BASED ON MAX SLING WIDTH (lbs) | WEIGHT (lbs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG-6-3-270 HD | 6 | 4 | 12,500 | 50,000 | 5 | |
| LG-9-3-270 HD | 9 | 7 | 12,500 | 87,500 | 7 | |
| LG-12-3-270 HD | 12 | 10 | 12,500 | 125,000 | 9 | |
| LG-18-3-270 HD | 18 | 16 | 12,500 | 200,000 | 13 |
| MODEL | OVERALL LENGTH (Inches) | MAX SLING WIDTH (inches) | 1″ SLING CAPACITY (lbs) | MAX CAPACITY BASED ON MAX SLING WIDTH (lbs) | WEIGHT (Lbs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG-9-2-360G-0.5 (0.5″ Groove) | 9 | 7 | 6,250 | 43,750 | 2.75 |
| MODEL | OVERALL LENGTH (Inches) | MAX SLING WIDTH (inches) | 1″ SLING CAPACITY (lbs) | MAX CAPACITY BASED ON MAX SLING WIDTH (lbs) | WEIGHT (Lbs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG-6-3-270 C Top | 6 | 4 | 12,500 | 50,000 | 4.5 | |
| LG-6-3-270 C Ctr | 6 | 4 | 12,500 | 50,000 | 4.5 |
Overall Length: Equates to the total end to end length of a sling protector.
Safe Operating Zone: The useable area between the raised shoulders of the sling protector (see image below).
Width at Load: Sling Width Under Load.
o Sling Total Contact Width: Round synthetic slings compress and flatten as the load is picked. Select your sling protector based on the Sling Width Under Load.
o Caution – If your sling width under load is wider than the safe operating zone, the sling will point load. (see image below)
1” Sling Capacity: The maximum capacity per lineal inch of sling contact, ASSUMING the face of the sling protector (the portion in contact with the load) is in 100% contact on both the vertical and horizontal load surfaces.
Maximum Capacity: The total capacity of the individual sling protector, ASSUMING, the sling contact width does not exceed the safe operating area, AND the face of the sling protector is in 100% contact on both the vertical and horizontal surfaces.
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What material does DICA use to manufacture LiftGuard Sling Protectors?
DICA’s patented LiftGuard units are made from a non-metallic, High-Performance Cast Nylon (HPCN). HPCN is chemically engineered to provide the high compression strengths needed to withstand the high pressures generated in the lifting industry. LiftGuard HPCN provides superior abrasion and wear resistance critical to both sling protection and load protection. In addition to its high strength and stiffness properties, LiftGuard HPCN is heat stabilized to allow for safe operations at higher temperatures.
Will the magnets on your sling protectors scratch finished or painted metal surfaces?
No, the magnets on all LiftGuard edge protectors are slightly recessed. This recess ensures a magnetic connection without direct contact that could scratch painted surfaces.
Will LiftGuard Sling Protectors float?
No, standard Lift Guard sling protectors will not float; they will sink. The specific gravity of the material is less than 1. Adding LiftGuard Velcro straps is a solution to help prevent the sling protectors from falling into the water in the first place.
What capacity do LiftGuard Sling Protector have when using ¾” wire rope?
How do LiftGuard sling protectors hold up when used with a wire rope?
Does Sling Angle Affect LiftGuard Sling Protector Performance?
Because LiftGuard Sling Protectors have a rounded surface, they are not affected by sling angle tension as long as the sling remains in full contact with the LiftGuard, and the horizontal and vertical surfaces of the LiftGuard remain in full contact with the load.
What is the Approved Operating Temperature for LiftGuard Edge Protectors?
The approved operating temperature is -20 to 220 degrees Fahrenheit.
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