Introduction
Handling pipes, especially concrete water and sewer pipes, no longer needs to be challenging. The Â鶹ŮÀÉ Tea Cup Sling is designed to make this process smooth, safe, and efficient. With easy installation and application, our Tea Cup Sling allows you to handle pipes easily.
How It Works
The Tea Cup Sling is very easy to use. Simply drill an appropriately sized hole in the pipe, thread the sling through the hole, connect it to the Tea Cup, and you’re ready to lift. It’s as easy as that! This tool is available in different sizes, with varying load capacities that can handle up to 37 tons. Also, we offer eight sizes of Tea Cup Slings so you can purchase them simultaneously with your Tea Cup Pipe Carrier.
Available Types
The Tea Cup Slings are designed for durability and performance. Available in single-leg and two-leg configurations, they are compatible with a range of pipe sizes and lifting capacities. The accompanying Tea Cup Carrier provides secure and stable handling of box culverts.
- Single-Leg Sling: This option features a standard eye at the top end and a standard swage button at the bottom end. It is ideal for lifting tasks.
- Two Leg Bridle: Comes with an alloy master link and thimbles at the top end, along with standard swage buttons at the bottom. This design provides added stability and load distribution for heavier lifts.
- Tea Cup Carrier: Specifically designed for handling box culverts, enhancing versatility in pipe-handling applications.
Custom Specifications: If you require a specific wire rope construction, grade, or finish that differs from our standard offering, please specify these details when placing your order.
Rated Capacities
The rated capacities for our Tea Cup Slings vary depending on the diameter of the rope and whether a single-leg or two-leg sling is used. Below are the rated capacities in short tons:
Where Can Tea Cup Slings Be Used?
Tea Cup Slings are primarily used in industries where the safe and efficient handling of concrete pipes and box culverts is essential. Typical applications include:
- Water and Sewer Pipe Installation: Tea Cup Slings are ideal for lifting and positioning large concrete water and sewer pipes during installation projects. Their design allows for secure handling with minimal pipe damage risk.
- Box Culvert Handling: The TC (Tea Cup) Carrier is designed to manage box culverts, making it an excellent choice for civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
- Construction and Infrastructure Projects: Anywhere large, heavy pipes or culverts need to be moved, Tea Cup Slings offer a safe and reliable solution, ensuring that these components can be transported and installed with ease.
- Utility and Municipal Projects: In urban planning and utility services, Tea Cup Slings are used to lay pipes in trenches or for maintenance activities where heavy lifting is required.
Alternatives to Tea Cup Slings
While the Â鶹ŮÀÉ Tea Cup Sling is a specialized tool for handling concrete pipes, alternatives like Pipe Hooks, SuperLift, and slings and chains can also be used, each with its own set of advantages and limitations. for more lifting and rigging products check our products.
Safety and Warnings
Always adhere to safety guidelines and inspect the slings before use. For detailed warnings and inspection criteria, refer to the Wire Rope Sling warnings page.
Note: The minimum sling length varies by diameter and should be followed to provide safety and efficiency.
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