They are very common on construction sites lasting several days: Construction containers. Be it in the form of material containers or in the form of residential or office containers. And in every conceivable colour, size and shape. Numerous providers offer containers for hire. While the classic standard ISO containers are standardised (ISO 668), there is a wide range of designs and materials for construction containers. The various manufacturers have not yet been able to agree on a standardised line. This makes handling more difficult. Often there are not even eyelets to which a sling can be attached. The result: often adventurous slinging. The sling can slip and cause the load to fall. If the container is attached at the top, workers have to climb onto the container to attach and detach it. And often without personal fall protection equipment. Falls from this height can cause serious injuries. Some of them with permanent consequences. This is where the contractor is required to ensure sufficient safety for his employees. In practice, construction containers are usually moved using a crane. The containers are delivered on a lorry and lifted by it to their destination. When full, these containers can quickly weigh several tonnes. Lifting such containers therefore always harbours a safety risk if they are not slung properly. For the slinger and for the container itself.
A customer from the construction industry was looking for gentle and lightweight lifting gear for its container shipments. The customer's problem: The steel sling chains previously used were damaging the painted containers. Due to an internal changeover, the customer only wanted to use yellow containers with its logo in future. In order to prevent the surface from being scratched too quickly, the idea for textile slings was born. The solution: Green Pin Tycan® textile sling chains from VanBeest. These textile chains were made available to the customer for a long-term test phase. Several drivers of low-loaders extensively tested the chains over a period of 3 to 4 months in tough daily use. The feedback from the drivers:
Yes, textile chains are slightly more expensive than conventional steel chains. However, the many advantages of textile chains compared to classic steel chains largely make up for the price difference.
Are textile chains just as safe as classic steel chains?
Yes, the textile chains are just as safe. With a link size of 13 x 30 mm, the textile chain has a load capacity of 6.8 tonnes.
The textile chains are available in 1, 2 and 4-strand versions, each in the non-shortenable and shortenable versions with shortening hooks. The textile chains are also available as lashing chains.
