{"product_id":"dica-liftguard®-beam-plate-sling-protector-grooved-1","title":"DICA LiftGuard® \/ Beam \u0026 Plate Sling Protector \/ Grooved","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDICA LiftGuard® Beam \u0026amp; Plate Magnetic Sling Protector\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecurely connect to the flange of an I-Beam or the edge of a steel plate to protect synthetic slings, wire rope, or chain slings. The grooved design fits securely over the steel edge, providing a stable, hands-free protective barrier between the sling and the load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOSHA \u0026amp; ASME Compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiftGuard® Sling Protectors help ensure compliance with federal and industry standards:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOSHA 1926.251(c)(9)\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"Slings shall be padded or protected from the sharp edges of their loads.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASME B30.9\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"Slings in contact with edges, corners, or protrusions should be protected with a material of sufficient strength, thickness, and construction to prevent damage to the sling.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrooved Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Multiple groove widths available to fit I-beam flanges and steel plate edges for a snug, stable fit. The steel flange MUST fit snugly into the groove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Duty \u0026amp; Heavy Duty Options\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medium Duty (2 magnets) for synthetic slings. Heavy Duty (3 magnets) for synthetic slings, wire rope, and chain slings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful Magnetic Attachment\u003c\/strong\u003e: 360 lbs of magnetic pull force — no tools needed for installation or removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Metallic Cast Nylon\u003c\/strong\u003e: High-performance material that won't scratch or damage load surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecessed Magnets\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slightly recessed to ensure magnetic connection without direct contact that could scratch painted surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatented Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Made in the USA by DICA (Est. 1988).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Important Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever use wire rope slings with Medium Duty LiftGuard units.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wire rope requires Heavy Duty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe I-Beam flange or plate edge MUST contact the back of the groove — all three surfaces MUST be in FULL CONTACT with the load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo more than 1\/16\" slack between the groove and the plate's top and bottom edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever overload the sling protectors. DO NOT use protectors that are bowed or discolored — these are signs of overloading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlings must only contact the flat surface of the protectors, never the rounded shoulder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCapacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSynthetic Slings\u003c\/strong\u003e: Working Load Limit = 6,250 lbs per inch of synthetic sling width contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire Rope \u0026amp; Chain Slings\u003c\/strong\u003e: Working Load Limit = 6,250 psi (Heavy Duty only).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire Rope D\/d ratio: DICA LiftGuard Sling Protector \"D\" = 5. Always consult your wire rope D\/d guidelines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSling Compatibility by Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:20px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color:#1a3a5c;color:#fff;padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:14px;border:1px solid #2a4a6c\"\u003eProtector Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color:#1a3a5c;color:#fff;padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:14px;border:1px solid #2a4a6c\"\u003eMax Sling Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color:#1a3a5c;color:#fff;padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:14px;border:1px solid #2a4a6c\"\u003eCompatible Flat Web Slings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color:#1a3a5c;color:#fff;padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:14px;border:1px solid #2a4a6c\"\u003eCompatible Round 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solid #ddd;font-size:13px;background-color:#f8f9fa\"\u003eAll standard sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px\"\u003e12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px\"\u003e10\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px\"\u003e1\" through 8\" wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px\"\u003eAll standard sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px;background-color:#f8f9fa\"\u003e18\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px;background-color:#f8f9fa\"\u003e16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px;background-color:#f8f9fa\"\u003e1\" through 12\" wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px;background-color:#f8f9fa\"\u003eAll standard sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a3a5c;margin-top:30px\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:20px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color:#1a3a5c;color:#fff;padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:14px;border:1px solid #2a4a6c\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color:#1a3a5c;color:#fff;padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;font-size:14px;border:1px solid #2a4a6c\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px\"\u003eDICA USA (Est. 1988)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px;background-color:#f8f9fa\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px;background-color:#f8f9fa\"\u003eLiftGuard®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px\"\u003eBeam \u0026amp; Plate Sling Protector — Grooved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px;background-color:#f8f9fa\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px;background-color:#f8f9fa\"\u003eNon-Metallic High-Performance Cast Nylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px\"\u003eMagnetic Pull Force\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px\"\u003e360 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px;background-color:#f8f9fa\"\u003eCapacity (Synthetic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px;background-color:#f8f9fa\"\u003e6,250 lbs\/inch of sling width — Full Contact = 12,500 lbs\/inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px\"\u003eCapacity (Wire Rope\/Chain)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px\"\u003e6,250 psi (Heavy Duty only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-size:13px;background-color:#f8f9fa\"\u003eStandards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 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