Your Guide to Wire Rope Sling Eyes: Flemish Eye vs. Turnback vs. Hand Spliced
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In this wire rope slings guide, we uncover the intricacies and applications of Flemish eye, turnback, and hand-spliced slings. Terry Driscoll, a seasoned expert with 28 years in the lifting and rigging industry, guides us through the differences, advantages, and specific use cases of these slings, ensuring you have the knowledge to select the right type for your job.
If you are a Purchasing Agent, Procurement Officer, Operations Manager, EHS Specialist, or Quality & Safety Manager looking to enhance workplace safety and operational efficiency, or if you want to make informed procurement decisions use this video as your resource. From the durability of the Flemish eye mechanical splice to the practicality of hand-spliced slings for ironworkers, we cover all bases to help you make informed decisions.
What You'll Learn:
• The key differences between Flemish, turnback, and hand-tucked sling eyes
• The unique applications and benefits of each sling eye design
• Potential risks and inspection considerations for foldback/turnback eyes
• Why hand-tucked slings are still commonly used by ironworkers
• How sling eye construction impacts capacity, safety, and ease of use
Whether you're responsible for procurement, operations, or worker safety, this video offers valuable insights to help you choose the right sling for the job and avoid costly lifting accidents. Gain the knowledge to make informed decisions and keep your team protected.
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In this video
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - What are the different types of wire rope sling eyes?
0:57 - How are hand-tucked wire rope slings made and used?
1:46 - How are Flemish eye wire rope slings made and used?
2:29 - How are turnback eye wire rope slings made?
2:56 - What are the hazards of turnback eye wire rope slings?
3:45 - What are the hazards of burn-off hand-tucked wire rope slings?
4:00 - Turnback vs. Flemish vs. Hand-Spliced wire rope slings
4:58 - What are some best practices when using wire rope slings?
5:48 - Learn how to inspect all types of lifting slings!
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