What Is a Cargo Sling?
A cargo sling is a bag-shaped tool used for carrying cargo. It is typically hoisted with a crane or similar equipment and is utilized in various fields like construction, civil engineering, agriculture, fishery, and landscaping. A cargo sling comprises a belt and seat.
Items to be transported are placed in the net portion and lifted using equipment like a crane. Different cargo sling types are available, varying in sheet material, belt length, and load capacity.
Uses of Cargo Slings
Cargo slings are employed in numerous industries, including construction, civil engineering, agriculture, and fishing, for transporting materials such as rocks, soil, snow, or marine products. Choosing the right cargo sling for the specific application is crucial. They are not suited for objects with unstable centers of gravity, and caution is needed when transporting sharp objects or those that may tear the sheet. When carrying snow or soil, the sling can become heavy due to water absorption. Thus, waterproof cargo slings are also available.
Principles of Cargo Slings
The main types of cargo slings include:
- Belt Cargo Slings: Used mainly in construction and civil engineering.
- Cloth Cargo Slings: Ideal for transporting gravel, soil, and similar materials.
- Sheet Cargo Slings: Suitable for small objects not carried by wire cargo slings.
- Rubber Cargo Slings: Flexible and easy to store or transport due to rubber construction.
- Wire Cargo Slings: Comprising a wire net, these are robust and ideal for carrying sharp stones and iron scraps. They are heavy but suitable for underwater use due to their water resistance.
Standard cargo sling designs include mask-shaped (with two points on each side), 4-point sling, 8-point sling, 4-point bottomless sling, and 4-point mesh sling.