INSPECTION AND REMOVAL CRITERIA ASME B30.9-6 SYNTHETIC ROUNDSLINGS 9-6.9.5 Removal Criteria • Missing or illegible identi cation. • Acid or caustic burns. • Evidence of heat damage. • Holes, tears, cuts, abrasive wear, or snags that expose the core yarns. • Broken or damaged core yarns. • Weld splatter that exposes core yarns. • Roundslings that are knotted. • Discoloration and brittle or stiff areas on any part of the sling, which may mean chemical or ultraviolet damage. • Fittings that are pitted, corroded, cracked, bent, twisted, gouged, or broken. • Other conditions, including visible damage that may cause doubt as to the continued use of the sling. Sharrow Lifting Products 85 (651) 489-1341 • (800) 565-8821