Webbing Slings BS 4928 Part 2
Flat woven webbing slings are made in 2 types:
- Duplex: “layers of material stitched together to form double thickness.
- Simplex: A single layer of material.
Webbing slings are not subject to a proof load test but are supplied with a certificate of warranty giving a guaranteed factor of safety.
Only slings manufactured from multifilament polyester is recommended for use offshore.
Colour coding of webbing slings:
These colours apply to both flat and round slings.