To keep your rigging and structural components from failing, follow the "Triple-S" rule:

Use wear pads or "softeners" between the beam and the strap to prevent friction heat and sharp-edge cutting.

Synthetic straps don’t "crack" like glass, but they do undergo fiber brittle-failure. If a strap is exposed to harsh chemicals or extreme UV rays, the internal fibers become stiff. When under load, instead of stretching, they snap.

Caused by repeated loading and unloading. Even a microscopic crack can propagate (spread) instantly under a "hot" or heavy load, leading to catastrophic structural failure.

Industrial safety standards (like OSHA or ASME) are clear: if a strap has a heat burn or a beam has a visible crack, do not repair it. Scrapping the equipment is the only way to ensure lives are saved.

...you are looking at a "hot" zone that needs to be cleared. 4. Prevention and Maintenance