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Admin		#1 Posted : 16 February 2009 09:40:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Mark S B WE have some container twist locks with a SWL of 250KN stamped on them i know the rules as far as LOLER are concerned but i need to know what 250KN means in KGS to avoid looking stupid thanks
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Admin		#2 Posted : 16 February 2009 09:49:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By chrisroyal http://www.convertunits....wtons/to/kilograms-force
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Admin		#3 Posted : 16 February 2009 10:01:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Flic On earth, 1 kg is pulled towards the earth with a force of 9.81 N (10 is usually a reasonable approximation). Hence 1N is the force exerted on 0.1kg, approximately. Flic
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Admin		#4 Posted : 16 February 2009 10:15:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Mark S B Would a KN be 100 newtons or 1000
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Admin		#5 Posted : 16 February 2009 10:21:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Flic k stands for kilo, which is 1000. Flic
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Admin		#6 Posted : 16 February 2009 10:50:00(UTC)
Rank: Guest		Posted By Mark S B that answers my question thank you very much all
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