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When manufacturing lifting slings or lashing straps, tensile testing is one of the most important quality control procedures. However, a common question is: Can the same testing machine be used for both lifting slings and lashing straps? The short answer is: sometimes, but the testing setup is not the same. A hydraulic tensile testing machine may look similar when testing different textile products, but the fixture, sample arrangement, loading speed, test method, capacity and applicable standard can be completely different. For manufacturers and buyers of lifting and cargo securing products, understanding these differences is important when selecting a testing machine and interpreting test results. The Main Difference Between the Two Testing Machines. The biggest difference is not necessarily the hydraulic frame itself. The more important difference is: How the product is mounted and how the load is applied. Item Lashing Strap Lifting Sling Main application Cargo securing Lifting Typic...