Almost every driver sooner or later faces the need to tow his car. For various reasons, at such a moment there may not be a tow rope at hand.
It is not worth experimenting in such situations, as this may threaten the life and health of road users. It is important to use replacement options that have proven their reliability and safety in practice.
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When the need arises to sew slings, then, unfortunately, there are not many detailed and precise instructions on this issue on the Internet; to be more precise, in fact, there are none, so we suggest covering this issue in a little more detail.
Why do you need to sew slings at all?
Practice shows that tasks can be very different:
- Someone is engaged in the creation of certain products - for example, elements for bags, harnesses, harnesses.
- Or another option is that the cargo sling is damaged, and if it is torn or loose, the situation must be corrected.
Note that not everyone undertakes sewing slings, since there are no appropriate skills and equipment, so you have to deal with the problem yourself.
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The process of sewing slings by hand
Of course, ideally you will need sewing machines for sewing slings , since with them the process is much faster and easier, but if you do not have such professional equipment at hand, you can get by with more affordable applied tools:
- If you have a shoe awl needle, that’s good; if not, an awl hook will do.
- Strong thread - the best option is 375 tex.
- Lighter for thread cutting.
First of all, you should carefully check and adjust everything in order to determine the scope of work and outline future seams! Remember to leave enough material for stitching. Plus, the torn end must be melted; alternatively, it can be carefully cut off using a hot object, for example, an ax.
The fun begins. A thread is taken, its edge is melted, the hook is stuck into the designated stitching area, a loop of thread is attached to it, and then the hook is brought out to the other side, pulling the thread behind it.
It is important to pull out a certain length of thread, which will depend on how long the stitch is. If it is too long, it is allowed to run a reel on each side. To make the first stitch correctly, the awl is stuck approximately 5-7 mm from the very first puncture in the direction of the future seam, after which the loop is again put on the hook and pulled through the sling. The “tail” already present on this side is threaded into the loop, and the stitch is pulled by the threads for the sling on the opposite side.
All subsequent stitches should be done in the same way - your hand will quickly get used to it, and you will do everything on an intuitive level.
Helpful advice: to make threading easier, grab the thread with a needle/hook not at the very entrance of the stitch, but 6-9 cm from it.
Definitely, the results will not be very fast, since a sewing machine is not used, but there is no need to rush if you are interested in the strength of each seam. Plus, the stitches will not be as even as on factory products, but this is also not critical.
At the end, for reliable fastening, the “tails” are threaded several times through the sling, after which they are brought out to one side and tied into a knot, the ends of which are melted and glued into the fabric of the sling.
Sewing two parts of a sling
When sewing two parts of a sling (for example, a belt tape), it is very important to achieve the maximum level of strength. Experts recommend using power seams. It is with their help that parts of safety equipment are usually connected; they are also used to connect tapes on the straps of bags and backpacks, when securing tent guylines, and so on.
Power seams involve lines located perpendicular to the action of forces. It is best to use a strong and reliable thread, and also not to reinforce the seams with rivets, since the latter will not only weaken the tape, but will also negatively affect the elasticity of the seam.
Here are some examples of power stitches you can use to sew a sling:
The good old “zigzag” is still relevant for sewing ribbon! You can also use this combined option:
Stainless steel cargo rope - advantages and characteristics
A steel tow rope is created from spiral wire, which during manufacturing turns into the most reliable product, performing its main function - fastening between the load and lifting equipment.
When choosing such a product, pay attention to the manufacturer and the material itself - only cables made of heat-resistant and anti-corrosion steel can 100% fulfill their assigned duties.
The scope of application of such products is quite wide: outdoor advertising, construction, for renovation of apartments, maritime shipping. That is why you should not skimp on such cables, because they should not be exposed to dampness, wear, mechanical damage, or temperature changes. Cheap products are most often made from low-quality materials, which leads to their rapid wear.
A lot depends on what material the cable core is made of:
- An organic core that provides the rope with flexibility and elasticity.
- Metal core that increases the structural strength of products.
