Greater Gabbard Project

Design with Confidence

Rely on Samson's experience and extensive testing for successful heavylift projects

We test our ropes the same way you use them—in real-world conditionsExtensive testing and real-world experience you can rely on for successful sling designs and construction.
Samson’s R&D department has performed extensive testing of sling samples in different configurations. Our test methods comply with industry standards like CI-1500, but with more stringent specifications and testing instructions to eliminate wide tolerances or generalized procedures. The SRT testing methodology, based on spliced samples tested to destruction, mimics real-world conditions better than most testing protocols. Our strength information does not have to be adjusted or interpreted to compensate for the effect of splices. ISO strengths are also listed for comparison. This investment in testing results in a knowledge base that allows us to successfully design, fabricate, and proof load slings to match the requirements of critical high load lifts.

Help when and where you need it
We bring this extensive knowledge base to bear when assisting with third-party certifications. Samson or one of our m aster fabricating distributors serving the Americas, Europe, and Asia can also assist with proof loading and third party certifications.

Slings can be inspected and recertified after the project is complete, and inventoried for
future projects. This knowledge base is incorporated into the Sling Configurator—a custom-designed software tool that takes into consideration the critical requirements of your project and determines the optimum sling design to meet the objectives.

The configurator: Samson's proprietary software tool quickly analyzes lift requirements and offers multiple configuration options.

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