Powertex Webbing sling with eyes PWE are made from high-strength recycled polyester (r-PET) yarn having folded and reinforced eyes as standard. Because it is made from r-PET yarn, this product has up to 60% CO2 reduction* compared to the standard PWE webbing 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.
Sustainability Fact Sheet Available (see tab documents drop-down menu)
Best used for
- Lifting loads that benefit from broad, flat load contact.
- Operations seeking a lower-carbon alternative to standard polyester webbing slings.
Not ideal for
- High-temperature, sharp-edge or strong-alkali environments where another sling type may be more suitable.
Product Benefits
- Recycled polyester construction reduces CO2e emissions by up to 60%.*
- Double-layer solid-woven construction provides a strong, flat lifting surface.
- Folded, reinforced eyes include additional protection against connection-point wear.
- Color-coded by WLL for quick load capacity identification.
- Blue label shows WLL by connection method and lifting angle.
- Unique serial number supports sling registration and traceability.
- Protected label and inspection calendar support ongoing inspection management.
- Tested in accordance with EN 1492-1 for documented lifting performance.
Chemical resistance: Resistant to most acids, but not strong alkalis
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 webbing slings have up to 60% fewer CO2 emissions than our standard product. This means that our products are not only better for the environment but also help reduce CO2 emissions.
Comment for 1t webbing slings: We are currently changing the webbing width from 50 to 30 mm. During the transition phase, we will supply 1t webbing slings with either 50 mm or 30 mm webbing.
- Marking: According to standard, CE-marked, UKCA-marked
- Standard: EN 1492-1
- Safety factor: 7:1
