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Public Comment Period Open for WSTDA-RS-1

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:10:00 GMT

The WSTDA Round Sling Technical Committee has released its Revision Draft of the Recommended Standard Specification for Synthetic Polyester Roundslings (WSTDA-RS-1). The Committee is seeking public review and comment, which may be submitted through May 7, 2026.

The revision draft is available for review on our Standards Review page, along with an online Public Review Dashboard, which is required for submitting comments.

WSTDA-TM-1 Revision Now Available

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:24:00 GMT

This Recommended Standard Specification applies to The Tensile Strength and elongation Test Method for Sling and Tie Down Webbing. It recommends the equipment and method for testing widths up through 12 inches. This standard is modeled after Federal Test Method Standard No. 191A, Method 4108. The original federal standard was inactivated and is no longer updated or revised by the U.S. government. Download for Free

Public Comment Period Open for WSTDA-T-4 & WSTDA-T-5

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:56:00 GMT

The WSTDA Load Securement Technical Committee has released its Revision Drafts of the Recommended Standard Specifications for Synthetic Webbing Used for Tie Downs (WSTDA-T-4) and for Interior Van Securement Devices (WSTDA-T-5). The Committee is seeking public review and comment, which may be submitted through March 16, 2026.

The revision draft is available for review on our Standards Review page, along with an online Public Review Dashboard, which is required for submitting comments.

Revised WSTDA RS-1HP & WB-1 Standards Now Available

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:21:00 GMT


	WSTDA has published new revisions of two of its Recommended Standards: WSTDA-WB-1 pertaining to class 5 and class 7 synthetic webbing used in the manufacturing of synthetic web slings; and WSTDA-RS-1HP which applies to roundslings made of high performance yarn. WSTDA now provides a Summary of Substantive Changes in each revision for ease of identifying specific Chapters and Sections that have been changed. The new Summary of Substantive Changes is found after the Foreword, and before the Table of Contents pages, in Standards revisions published after 2023. WSTDA thanks the leaders and volunteer members of the Web Sling Technical Committee and the Roundsling Technical Committee, and all stakeholders who contributed to the revision of these Recommended Standards.


	Synthetic Webbing for Slings WSTDA-WB-1, 2024 Revision This Recommended Standard Specification applies to class 5 and class 7 synthetic webbing used in the manufacturing of synthetic web slings. This standard recommends construction, marking, identification, testing, and inspection of class 5 and class 7 synthetic webbing.

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	High Performance Yarn (HPY) Roundslings WSTDA-RS-1HP, 2024 Revision This recommended standard specification applies to roundslings made of high performance yarn used for the lifting, suspending, transporting, lowering and other load handling under known conditions. It recommends construction, identification and marking of these roundslings. In addition, it provides sling capacity information and important practical advice on the selection, use, maintenance and inspection of roundslings.

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	WSTDA Standards are open for public review and comment at any time. All interested parties are invited to review the standards and submit a formal comment at any time.

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Public Comment: Recommended Standard Specification for Synthetic Webbing for Slings (WSTDA-WB-1)

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:16:00 GMT

The WSTDA Web Sling Technical Committee has released its Revision Draft of the Recommended Standard Specification for Synthetic Webbing for Slings (WSTDA-WB-1) . The Committee is seeking public review and comment, which may be submitted through February 24, 2024. Click here to learn more and submit your comments.

WSTDA Public Comment for T-6

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:57:00 GMT

NOW AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW & COMMENT

The WSTDA Load Securement Technical Committee has released its Revision Draft of the Recommended Standard Specification for Load Binders Used With Chain Tie Downs (WSTDA-T-6). The Committee is seeking public review and comment, which may be submitted through March 6, 2023.

The revision draft is available for review on our Standards Review page, along with an online Standards Comment/Proposal Form which is required for submitting comments.

All WSTDA Standards are open for public review and comment at any time. All interested parties are invited to review the standards and submit a formal comment at any time. If you have any comments, changes or revisions to the WSTDA-T-6 revision draft, please submit them online by March 6, 2023.

Thank you in advance for your participation in WSTDA’s review of this Recommended Standard.

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Public Comments Invited on Recommended Standards Revisions

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:42:00 GMT

Public Comments Invited on Recommended Standards Revisions

Two WSTDA Technical Committees have released the following publications for public review and comment.

Recommended Standard Specification for Synthetic Sewing Threads for Slings and Tie Downs (WSTDA-TH-1), 2022 Revision Draft was recently approved by the Web Sling Technical Committee, and Recommended Standard Specification for Winches Used with Synthetic Web Tie Downs (WSTDA-T-3) 2022 Revision Draft was approved by the Load Securement Technical Committee.

The draft is now available for public comment through September 26, 2022. Interested parties my download the draft, and complete our online comment submission form, by clicking here.

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T-1 Now Available for Public Review & Comment

Fri, 8 Oct 2021 17:33:18 GMT

Proposed Revision of Recommended Standard Specification for Web Tie Downs
The draft revision to the Recommended Standard Specification for Web Tie Downs (WSTDA-T-1), last revised in 2015, is now available for public comment, through Monday, November 22, 2021. All interested parties are invited to review the draft revision and submit a formal comment via the WSTDA Standards Comment/Proposal Form.

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