Leading Edge Webbing

In the initial design phase at Sturges Manufacturing, testing goes beyond the requirements of the ASSP/ANSI Z359.14 in several key ways. Samples are abraded per FED STD 191A, Method 5309 and then dropped 6’5” using the ASSP/ANSI Z359.14 requirement with a 310 lb test mass and tested in a fixed position without an SRL.  After the dynamic test is complete in both the off-set and perpendicular position and the weight has been held for 2 minutes, the weight is pushed again to swing more on the edge for 5 additional minutes in multiple directions to ensure it can withstand the increased exposure over time. Once the sample is removed from the leading-edge test tower, it is then tested statically to verify the strength exceeds 1,000 lbs.   

Sturges is able to design prototypes and test them in-house in its state-of-the-art testing facility. The ability to test in-house also allows Sturges to provide a pre-tested product to clients during new product development saving time and increasing their speed to market.

While Sturges is focused on convenience for the customer, their own process remains detailed and custom — Sturges does not use another customer’s in-house results to market to other customers. Each prototype is unique and receives its own test data.

With safety being first, Sturges doesn’t only test during the design stage, but regularly during production as well. Dynamic testing is performed daily with each production run and monitored through SPC to ensure a quality webbing that can be depended on.