{"id":8256,"date":"2020-09-03T01:45:48","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T01:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=8256"},"modified":"2020-09-02T07:49:33","modified_gmt":"2020-09-02T07:49:33","slug":"dica-liftguard-magnetic-sling-protectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/dica-liftguard-magnetic-sling-protectors\/","title":{"rendered":"DICA LiftGuard Magnetic Sling Protectors"},"content":{"rendered":"

DICA<\/a> has unveiled a brand name change for its acquired Linton Rigging Gear line of products to \u201cLiftGuard Magnetic Sling Protectors.\u201d<\/p>\n

LiftGuard joined the DICA<\/a> family of engineered products following the company\u2019s acquisition of Linton Rigging Gear earlier this year.<\/p>\n

LiftGuard Sling Protectors prevent damage to slings caused by contact with abrasive edges, corners, or protrusions from loads being lifted. They also keep the sling away from other significant contact points during lifting operations. Medium Duty, Heavy Duty, and Coil Edge protectors have magnets installed to make the placement of these edge protectors simple, safe, and efficient.<\/p>\n

As a bonus, LiftGuard protectors weigh 1\/7th the weight of steel. They are available with optional Velcro straps to ensure proper sling placement, allowing the protectors to stay attached to the slings when removing them from loads placed at higher elevations.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe made the name change to highlight the phenomenal dual sling and load protection benefit LiftGuard provides. All slings, especially synthetic web and round slings can be damaged during lifting, and loads are susceptible to damage from chain and wire rope slings if they are not properly protected,\u201d said Kris Koberg, CEO of DICA<\/a>. \u201cEdge protection with sling use is critical in preventing sling failure and is an OSHA requirement and ASME standard,\u201d he explained. (OHSA 29 CFR 1910.184(c)(9) and ANSI B30.9)<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When using synthetic web slings, the capacity of Medium and Heavy Duty LiftGuard Edge Protectors is calculated at 12,500 psi\/1\u201d of sling width per protector. When using synthetic round slings, wire rope slings, or chain slings, LiftGuard product capacities are 12,500 psi of compressive strength per protector. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to cut and abrasion protection, LiftGuard Sling Protectors also provide sling capacity benefits. The shape of each LiftGuard protector creates a D\/d ratio of 5\/1 or 5.\u00a0<\/span>This high D\/d ratio allows users to utilize 75% to 90% of their sling capacity. Lower D\/d ratios severely limit sling capacity utilization and can lead to sling overload.<\/p>\n

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LiftGuard Magnetic Sling Protectors are available in Medium Duty and Heavy Duty models. Specialty Grooved units designed for I-beams and Coil units for lifting steel coils are also available.<\/p><\/div>\n

LiftGuard Magnetic Sling Protectors are available in Medium Duty and Heavy Duty models. Specialty Grooved units are designed for I-beams and Coil units are available for lifting steel coils.<\/p>\n