{"id":6290,"date":"2025-01-27T08:54:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T08:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.softslings.com\/?post_type=stories&#038;p=6290"},"modified":"2025-01-27T09:18:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T09:18:03","slug":"how-dnvs-new-guidance-on-stable-lifting-operations-informs-and-enhances-the-safe-application-of-enduro-softslings","status":"publish","type":"stories","link":"https:\/\/www.softslings.com\/en\/stories\/how-dnvs-new-guidance-on-stable-lifting-operations-informs-and-enhances-the-safe-application-of-enduro-softslings\/","title":{"rendered":"How DNV\u2019s new guidance on stable lifting operations informs and enhances the safe application of Enduro Softslings"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6290\" class=\"elementor elementor-6290\" data-elementor-post-type=\"stories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b753f0e elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b753f0e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-75ba0e6\" data-id=\"75ba0e6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a46219 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3a46219\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softslings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DNV-new-guidance-on-stable-lifting-operations.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6292\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softslings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DNV-new-guidance-on-stable-lifting-operations.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.softslings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DNV-new-guidance-on-stable-lifting-operations-300x141.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.softslings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DNV-new-guidance-on-stable-lifting-operations-1024x480.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.softslings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DNV-new-guidance-on-stable-lifting-operations-768x360.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.softslings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DNV-new-guidance-on-stable-lifting-operations-1536x720.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-55eb58f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"55eb58f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-68fc0ee\" data-id=\"68fc0ee\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e321681 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e321681\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How DNV\u2019s new guidance on stable lifting operations informs and enhances the safe application of Enduro Softslings<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf3f162 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf3f162\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The recent &#8216;Guidance on Stability of Lifts&#8217; report, an initiative by DNV developed within the Heavy Lift Exchange Forum, provides valuable insights into safely and stably executing heavy lifting operations. At Enduro Softslings, we recognize the challenges and solutions outlined in this document. As a supplier of high-quality synthetic HMPE (High-Modular Polyethylene) slings, we want to reflect on specific aspects highlighted in the report.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3403aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c3403aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stability factors of HMPE softslings<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3efe71d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3efe71d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>HMPE slings are renowned for their exceptional strength, lightweight properties, and low stretch. These characteristics make them ideal for complex lifting operations where precision and reliability are critical. However, the report emphasizes that the stability of a lifting arrangement involving synthetic materials depends on several crucial factors:<\/p><p><strong>Friction coefficient:<\/strong> The friction coefficient of HMPE can range from 0.03 to 0.15, depending on conditions such as load, the type of coating on the cargo, and environmental factors (dry, wet, or contaminated). This means conservative assumptions must be made during the design phase to minimize risks. Enduro Softslings understands lots of design criteria and can adapt the friction coefficient of the product accordingly<\/p><p><strong>E-modulus and stiffness:<\/strong> The stiffness of HMPE softslings, often expressed as the E-modulus, can significantly influence load stability. Failure to account for sling length tolerances or unequal loading may lead to tilting, jeopardizing stability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-841fd5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"841fd5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benefits and risks<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7be60c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7be60c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The benefits of HMPE slings are undeniable:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lightweight:<\/strong> Easier handling, especially with heavy loads or complex rigging arrangements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High strength-to-weight ratio:<\/strong> HMPE offers comparable or superior performance to steel cables at a fraction of the weight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low stretch:<\/strong> Ensures precise load control during critical lifting phases.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div><br><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size );\">However, using HMPE also entails specific risks:<\/span><br><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reduced friction under certain conditions:<\/strong> Lubricants, moisture, or dirt can significantly lower the friction coefficient, increasing the risk of slippage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dependence on design and inspection:<\/strong> The success of a lifting operation with HMPE heavily relies on a well-thought-out design and regular inspections to identify wear or damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div><br><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a2f85d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a2f85d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Involvement from the design stage<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03bcf83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03bcf83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As a manufacturer, we have accumulated decades of experience and knowledge, making the behavior of Enduro Softslings under specific conditions somewhat predictable (though conditions and usage are not always controllable). Predictability, however, depends for a great part on the design process. This requires accurate input data, such as factors like friction, creep, bend radius, and length tolerance. Enduro is happy to assist and collaborate to create a safe and cost-efficient lifting structure.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\"><a style=\"color: #33cccc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.softslings.com\/en\/pre-sale-service\/\">More about our pre-sales services.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ce763e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ce763e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Inspection and training<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2564dd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2564dd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Beyond supporting the design process, Enduro Softslings also conducts regular inspections. We check the slings for wear (such as damage to the sleeve, with any damage to the core material leading to disqualification for use), deformation, and other irregularities.<\/p><p>Training and awareness are also vital aspects of our services. We ensure that all stakeholders are fully aware of the unique properties of HMPE and its proper application, from engineers to riggers.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\"><a style=\"color: #33cccc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.softslings.com\/en\/after-sales-service\/\">More about inspections.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbc936c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbc936c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>With the new DNV guidance and the specific expertise on HMPE that Enduro Softslings gladly shares, operators and engineers can fully leverage the advantages of HMPE without compromising safety and stability. The Heavy Lift Exchange Forum\u2019s report is a valuable addition to this approach, emphasizing the importance of detailed preparation and analysis in heavy lifting operations.<\/em><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\"><a style=\"color: #33cccc;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dnv.com\/expert-story\/maritime-impact\/new-guidance-on-achieving-stable-lifting-operations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More about the DNV guidance.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"featured_media":6292,"template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","inline_featured_image":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"story_category":[],"class_list":["post-6290","stories","type-stories","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.softslings.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/stories\/6290","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.softslings.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/stories"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.softslings.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/stories"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.softslings.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/stories\/6290\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6309,"href":"https:\/\/www.softslings.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/stories\/6290\/revisions\/6309"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.softslings.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6292"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.softslings.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6290"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"story_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.softslings.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/story_category?post=6290"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}