Powertex Round slings PRS r-PET are made from high-strength recycled polyester (r-PET) yarn having a robust protective cover. Because it is made from r-PET yarn, this product has up to 65% CO2 reduction* compared to the standard PRS round sling.
Because of this sustainability enhancement, this product is approved to be part of Lifting Solution Group's Aspire range™. In November 2023, this product won the prestigious LEEA Sustainable Award.
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The PRS r-PET slings are color coded for quick and easy identification of the Working Load Limit (WLL).
- Safe – All Powertex PRS r-PET slings are made from high-strength recycled polyester and tested in accordance with EN 1492-2
- Durable protective cover
- Each sling carries a blue label giving the correct WLL for different load connection methods and angles
- Each sling is marked with a unique serial number for safe sling registration
- Serial number is expressed both in a numeric format as well as Barcode for quick registration and maintenance
- Year/Month calendar printed on the label where the next inspection date can be marked or punched
- Printing on the blue label is protected by an additional transparent plastic layer for long life
- All round slings carry a white label showing a pictogram with important user warning instructions
- QR code for on-site access to Multilanguage user manuals
- Test certificate and Declaration of Conformity enclosed with each sling
Chemical resistance: Resistant to most acids, but not strong alkalizes.
Stretch at working load: 2-3%.
Length tolerance: Nominal length (EWL) ±2%.<
*A 3rd party climate LCA with a cradle-to-gate perspective according to ISO14067 has shown that our r-PET round slings have up to 65% less CO2e emissions than our standard product. This means that our products are not only better for the environment but also make a positive contribution to reducing CO2 emissions.
- Material: Polyester (PES), high tenacity multifilament made from r-PET (recycled PET).
- Marking: According to standard, CE-marked, UKCA-marked, The slings are provided with a blue label and a white warning label with Aspire range information on the back side.
- Temperature range: -40°C up to +100°C
- Standard: EN 1492-2
- Note: Currently available in WLL 1t up to 5t and lengths 1 to 6 meter. Other variants on request
- Warning: According to EN 1492-1:2000+A1:2008: D.3.7: Slings should be protected from edges, friction and abrasion, whether from the load or the lifting appliance. Where reinforcements and protection against damage from edges and/or abrasion is supplied as part of the sling, this should be correctly positioned. It may be necessary to supplement this with additional protection.
- Safety factor: 7:1
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