SUPERFLEX

Description

Features

• The ferrule is 18 percent smaller in diameter than equivalent aluminium ones (EN13411 or similar)
• The sling is entirely made of steel. Thus it can be used in maritime and caustic environments such as found in alumina smelters, salt water and similar
• The tapered end neatly covers the wire ends, eliminating the main hazard in using slings, that is cutting hands on the sharp wire ends protruding from the ferrule
• Four inspection holes provide the capability to see the wire ends from any side of the ferrule, as per the requirements of AS 1666
• The ferrule is also tapered at the working end, and chamfered at the throat end, thus providing a sling that has no sharp edges to snap in tight places
• Stainless steel ferrules can be made to the same dimensions when required for special purposes
• The system is scalable, so providing the capability for the manufacture of larger Superflex Slings in future.
• The Double Swage Process delivers and extremely secure termination as well as high resultant strength – it is at least as secure as a hand splice, but the mechanical joint can provide a higher UTS than a splice can
• It provides a centreline exit from the ferrule, improving mechanical
  and aesthetic design resolution

Specifications