Fortis²^® Heavy-Lift Slings

Fortis²^® Heavy-Lift Slings

Fortis² Slings are heavy-lift, multipart slings made with our Unitrex XS Max Wear synthetic cable that has a core of High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) fiber encased with neoprene and a tough braided jacket of high-tenacity polyester. The result is a heavy-lift sling of Unitrex XS that has the durability and stiffness of a wire rope sling at a fraction of the weight.

• 80% lighter than a comparable wire rope sling
• Stiff enough to push under objects
• More durable than traditional fiber slings
• One person able to lift eye to crane hook
• Easy to inspect for damage
• Will not corrode or rust
• Will not soak up water or freeze

Read our case study to learn how Fortis² was developed for major North American shipyards.

The Chafe Pro^® HB Series is constructed of multiple layers of FJORD, Inc.’s specially formulated and designed heavy-duty nylon weaves.

All Fortis² models come with standard ChafePro HB Series chafe protection for the eye of the sling.

Abrasion testing has shown the Chafe-Pro HB Series to be more resistant to chafe abrasion than marine-grade fire hose and chafing gear made from such materials as HMPE, Kevlar^®, etc.

• Chafe-Pro HB series multi-layer design
• Easily removable for inspection
• Chafe-Pro Shore Grip Technology on inner layer prevents slipping on eye
• Easy latch system for quick opening of the material

Fortis²slings are tagged with the Etiflex tag.

• Ratings and warnings are molded into the tag, not printed
• Excellent abrasion resistance
• Resistant to most solvents and petroleum products
• Excellent UV resistance and all temperature performance
• High-visibility, two-color design
• Labels will not stain or mildew

U.S. Patent No. 9,296,593 B2 – Singapore Patent No. 11201507689 – China Patent No. CN 105209368 – Australia Patent No. 2014239887 – AU South Africa Patent No. 2015/07153 – European Patent No. EP 2969881 – Saudi Arabia Patent No. 7209