Re: Winch Line Question, safety margin

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Posted by Rob Steller on Monday, April 23, 2001 at 11:09AM :

In Reply to: Re: Winch Line Question posted by Mark Davis on Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 11:10PM :

I believe that in most rigging applications a safety margin of 3 is desired, and 5 is used for overhead lifting. The cable ratings being discussed are breaking strength, so we don't have much margin in these applications. Remember also that winch cables get kinked and crushed, so they are weakend more. Obviously, if you're going to the limit of your shear pin, bigger would be better! Be safe! Rob


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