K-SPEC® core yarn strength retention is based on test results of components at 65°C/150°F (or less) for 6 months. K-SPEC® has a 100% strength retention when exposed to: age, 10% detergent solution, rot and mildew, sunlight and toluene; 99% strength retention when exposed to: acetic acid, gasoline, hydrochloric acid 1m, hydraulic fluid, kerosene, and sea water; 98% retention when exposed to: 25% ammonium hydroxide, 10% hypophosphite solution, and 40% phosphoric acid; 97% retention when exposed to 5m sodium hydroxide; 95% retention when exposed to Portland cement and sulfuric acid; and 88% retention when exposed to Clorox bleach, and nitric acid.
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Nylon
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Polyester
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Aramid
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Poly-Arylate (Liquid Crystal)
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UHMviPE
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K-Spec® fiber
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Fiber Properties
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| Tenacity -dry g/d
Elongation at break % Moisture Regain % Specific Gravity |
7.5 - 10.5
15 - 28 4.0 - 6.0 1.14 |
7.0 - 10.0
12-18 <0.5 1.38 |
28
4.6 2 1:38 |
26 - 29
3.8 <0.10 1.41 |
35 - 40
3.5 - 3.80 0 .97 |
35
3.8 0 1.11 |
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Chemical Resistance
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Dilute Acids: Dilute Alkalis: |
Good
Good Excel |
Good
Good Good |
Excel
Good Good |
Excel
Excel Excel |
Excel
Excel Excel |
Excel
Excel Excel |
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Temperature Tolerance
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| Melt Point | 425°F 218°C |
490°F 254°C |
900°F 482°C |
625°F 329°C |
300°F 149°C |
320°F 160°C |
Rigging Handbook
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SYNTHETIC SLINGS
Slingmax has been a trusted supplier of high performance synthetic roundslings to the industrial and heavy lifting markets since 1986. Think Twin-Path® slings for all your heavy lifting and rigging needs.
RIGGING ACCESSORIES
The Equalizer Block is used to maintain tension on all legs of the sling during a lift. The Equalizer Block will automatically adjust itself when tension is put on the device from the sling. This was designed specifically for Twin-Path® Extra Slings
WIRE ROPE DESIGNS
Slingmax multi-part wire rope slings are designed for increased capacity and excellent flexibility. The three-part Tri-Flex, nine-part Gator-Laid, and nine-part Gator-Flex grommet have excellent D/d ratios and can be fabricated in shorter lengths.
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