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Thread: Another recovery mishap....

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    I expect that this accident has occurred as a result of joining 2 snatch straps together using a shackle to lengthen the recovery strap. One of the straps broke and the shackle became a missile. Not confirmed but I can't see another way that a shackle would become a missile.
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    Quote Originally Posted by the evil twin View Post
    Not quite right, Cobber...

    The weakest link is the 8,000 Kg strap.
    The 4.75t rating on a shackle is WLL for a lift.
    The actual BS of a 4.75t rated shackle will be 18,000 Kg to 30,000 Kg depending on grade.
    That's true but the WLL is what is used for safe operation. there is a safety margin incorporated in all the components but the rated WLL stamp on components is what we must go by, not the breaking strain.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chubba View Post
    That's true but the WLL is what is used for safe operation. there is a safety margin incorporated in all the components but the rated WLL stamp on components is what we must go by, not the breaking strain.
    WWL and SWL only apply to lifting,

    Has anyone heard an update on this young guys condition.
    Makes you wonder if you would be liable if a strap let go causing damage.
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    Quote Originally Posted by threedogs View Post
    WWL and SWL only apply to lifting,
    What he said X2

    Take a look at the size of an 8 ton rated shackle and you'll agree

    Rated shackles also have a specified BS, it just isn't embossed on the shackle as that is not part of the Aust Standards is all.

    That is also why the 1 ton rated shackles are acceptable to Authorities to attach safety chains when towing
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