Calculating Sling Leg Tension
Ever wonder why as an angle gets bigger sling leg tension increases and the load becomes dangerously heavier?
Lifting is a dangerous business and knowing how to safely lift a heavy load is critical. In this quick video Ashley uses a Sling Leg Tension animation to explain how to avoid the most common mistakes people make when, determining the working load limit of a chain sling.
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