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Trevor Ross  
#1 Posted : 16 January 2012 14:55:31(UTC)
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Trevor Ross

Hi folks hoping someone can help me out here. I am looking to work out the SWL of a rope that has a breaking strength of 11,800 Kg. I know I have seen a conversion table in the past but cant find it now. cheers Trevor
Betta Spenden  
#2 Posted : 16 January 2012 15:08:18(UTC)
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Betta Spenden

Without due consideration to any previous damage, over straining, chafes, cuts, fraying, un-ravelling, total time exposure to UV light, oil contamination, water ingress and any other issues that I cannot think about at this moment in time, phew, pause for breath. I would consider going for 2,360 kg.
Trevor Ross  
#3 Posted : 16 January 2012 15:49:55(UTC)
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Trevor Ross

Hi Betta, you have mail
Safety Smurf  
#4 Posted : 17 January 2012 10:02:29(UTC)
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Safety Smurf

If it's going to be used to support the weight of people the SWL is 10% of the 'MINIMUM' breaking strain
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