Textile fibres - Import export

If the edge radius is smaller than the thickness of the lifting strap, the edge is considered „sharp“. Lateral motion or pressure alone may be enough to cut through the textile fibres of the lifting strap. The 56 mm secutex coating sits between the load and the textile load lifting accessory. The edge radius is increased by this layer. The edge is no longer sharp against the lifting strap and lift forces are directed away from the edge.

The protection against „sharp edges“ Alongside other factors such as temperature, chemical environment and mechanical loads, the „sharp edge“ remains one of the main causes of damage to the lifting accessory itself and frequent cause of accidents. Most damage on sharp or rough edges is the result of load movement perpendicular to the load lifting accessory. If the edge is „sharp“ it can, in a worstcase scenario, cut through the lifting accessory. If the load moves laterally, a cutting movement takes place at the edge. Much like the blade of a knife, the edge can cut through the fibres of the textile lifting accessory. For loads with a „sharp edge“ or with a rough surface, a protective sleeve or fixed coating is recommended to protect the textile lifting strap.