Factors to Consider While Choosing Chain Slings! Chain slings are basically used in areas with high temperatures and rugged conditions that can cause damage or abrasion in other types of slings. Alloy chain slings provided by Saudi Dutest are highly flexible, durable, long lasting, ductile, easy to inspect, convenient for storage, and will securely lift the load. Chain slings do have the capacity to stretch up to 20% before they fail, but in general they show little to no stretching. One can consider this elongation as a warning sign that can signal the user to remove them from the work site before any substantial damage or harm can be caused. Some factors that are required to keep in mind while choosing correct chain slings & fittings.
Cost of equipment: Most manufacturers consider running projects in a cost-effective manner. It is important to ensure that cost of lifting equipment does not exceed the expected project’s value. Flexibility should be considered in terms and conditions of payment. To analyze the financial stability of the manufacturer determines the quality of the equipment delivers for your project.
Quality of the equipment: To determine the lifting equipment manufacturer’s standard quality based on past projects is an important factor to be considered. The management ability of equipment provider is also vital as it defines the quality of work that manufacturer would offer. Quality control and quality assurance both play a major role while choosing lifting equipment so to deliver high quality work should be on the top priority.
Safety: Safety is one of the factors which should always be considered during the course of the project. It is to determine the safety consciousness of the equipment. Certified equipment is safer to use as it protects from any kind of damage and injury. To determine the safety of the equipment regular inspection should be done.
Disputes and risks: In terms of delivering equipment on time and ensuring proper time management the equipment provider’s previous works should also be analyzed to determine any history of disputes and risks. To predict possible risk and establish prevention measures is important to consider, based on the previous work.