Liftex® / RE296 / 2-Ply 6" Reversed Eye Polyester Pro-Edge® Web Sling / 17,400 lbs WLL

Trusted USA-Made Lifting Sling Since 1955

Elevate your lifting with Liftex® Pro-Edge® Reversed Eye Lifting Sling. Unlike most slings, Pro-Edge® offers structural protection that stays flexible and won't wear off. Enjoy premium American toughness at a standard webbing price.

Why Choose Reversed Eye?

• Reversed Eye "RE" (return eye) slings have a wear pad attached on both sides of the web sling body, and on both sides of the loop eyes.
• Reversed Eye slings can be used with all three hitch types (Vertical, Choker, Basket), but is particularly well suited to the choker hitch due to the "twisted eye"

Why Choose Liftex® Pro-Edge®?

• Pro-Edge® Durability: 50% tougher than standard webbing with high-tenacity polyester fibers for long-lasting wear and abrasion resistance.
• Liftex® Pocket Tag: Laser-printed info between heavy-duty plastic layers maximizes tag life, reducing service interruptions.
• American-Made Quality: The only US manufacturer weaving its own webbing, ensuring top-notch craftsmanship and superior materials.
• Enhanced Safety: Meets and exceeds industry safety standards for peace of mind.

Specifications

Product Specifications

Every product includes Working Load Limit (WLL), manufacturer traceability code, and country of origin. For per-variant dimensions and detailed spec charts, see the Related Items tab (if this product has multiple sizes) or the Spec Sheet PDF linked in the Description tab.

Available on request

• Test certificate — proof-test certificate tied to manufacturer traceability code (rigging hardware, chain, wire rope; slings ship with a capacity tag).
• Mill certificate — raw material chemistry and mechanical properties (hardware / chain / wire rope only).
• DNV / ABS / NORSOK documentation for offshore or subsea applications.
• Custom configurations — non-standard lengths, colors, hardware combinations.

Email sales@slingcenter.com with your SKU or order number.

Standards & Compliance

Every product we carry is individually marked with Working Load Limit (WLL), manufacturer traceability code, and country of origin. Inspection and mill certificates are available on request — email sales@slingcenter.com with your order number.

Governing Standards

• ASME B30.9 — slings (web, round, wire rope, chain) inspection and use
• ASME B30.26 — rigging hardware (shackles, eye bolts, links, turnbuckles)
• ASME B30.10 — hooks
• OSHA 1910.184 and 1926.251 — general industry and construction sling safety
• WSTDA WS-2 and RS-1 — web and round sling design
• 49 CFR 393.102 to 393.130 — DOT cargo tie-down
• NACM — welded steel chain grade specs

Inspection & Safety

Before every use: visual check for cracks, corrosion, distortion, wear, and illegible markings. Annually (minimum): documented periodic inspection by a trained inspector. Remove from service at first sign of damage. Never repair rigging hardware by welding, heating, or bending.

WARNING: Improper use of rigging can cause death or serious injury. Never exceed the rated Working Load Limit. Apply derating for side-loading, elevated temperature, or chemical exposure. Final application decisions must be made by a Qualified Person per OSHA 1926.32(m).

Chat with our AI rigging specialist

Fastest: click the Ask SlingCenter chat widget in the bottom-right of any page. Our AI specialist is available 24/7 and trained on ASME B30.9, B30.26, OSHA rigging standards, and our full catalog. It can help you size a sling, pick the right shackle, explain inspection criteria, and look up your order.

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Send to: sales@slingcenter.com

Include:

• What you are lifting (shape, material, fragility)
• Load weight (lb)
• Length / reach needed
• Pick points — smooth lugs, sharp edges, or a hook?
• Environment — indoor, outdoor, heat, saltwater, chemicals?
• Quantity and timeline
• Your phone number if you want a callback

Response: AI chat instant. Email within 1 business day. Urgent orders same-day on standard configurations.