Safety Chains

[Geronimo John]

22 minutes ago, taylor.coyote said:

I like to learn but with the Ollie, it usually is attached to a price tag..  As they say "you can't take it with you"

You are on track for sure.  However not all mods are not a Priority A.  The chain issue is on my list, but it will not rise up to a DIY until the existing curley cables or their hardware wear are near the end of their life.  Hence it is on my "Future Project" list, way down near the bottom.....

GJ

[Roger]

25 minutes ago, Geronimo John said:

I am thinking that the  above statement should be amended to show the reverse.  Breaking strength is always way higher than working load approved by the MFG.     

• The breaking strength is the absolute maximum force a piece of equipment can withstand before it fails or breaks.
• The manufacturer's recommended maximum weight for safe, normal use, is calculated by dividing the Breaking Strength by a Safety Factor.  Depending on what is being discussed this can range from 3 to 6 or more. 

@Geronimo John you are correct.  I meant to say the working load is 1/3 of the breaking strength. I can't edit my earlier post.

@topgun2 can you correct my earlier post?

[topgun2]

On 2/27/2025 at 2:25 PM, Roger said:

After doing some more research I have learned that it is not the working load that matters for the safety chains but the breaking strength which I believe is usually at least 3 times the working load.

How's this?

Bill

[Roger]

Just now, topgun2 said:

How's this?

Bill

Looks good. Thanks. 

Edited January 1 by Roger