Posted by Ralphwd45 on December 22, 2014 at 21:55:52 from (66.243.215.42):
In Reply to: Tow Straps posted by gwece on December 22, 2014 at 17:10:57:
The advice given, and the situations talked about, really happened, and it is unfortunate, that we who use them, don't know more about proper usage, of lifting devices, and proper rigging. A nylon strap properly sized, to the load is good for rated load, HOWEVER the strap should be dated when new, checked for fraying, and cuts, BEFORE each use, and checked at the hook stitching BEFORE each use. Pain in the butt, ain't it? The nylons stretchability , takes away the bump or shock, when the load is tightened. Of all the suggestions, the cable, RATED FOR THE LOAD, Is the proper material handling implement, for logging, and will be resistant to wire wear, in dirty conditions. Cable ,or more properly (wire rope) is heavy to handle, and a pain in the butt, to roll up, and stretch out, especially in wet conditions, where mud gets on it. What is the price you pay for safety? Slow down, think it out and live with your decisions. I am not the most knowledgeable rigger available, BUT for 30 years I managed to keep the Boeing CO fooled.
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