Factor 55 Blog — 2022-08
What is Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
FEA or Finite Element Analysis, is a mathematical method of determining stresses in materials before actually building a physical prototype. This allows our engineers to optimize our product designs for the greatest strength to weight considerations. In other words, we can remove material where it is not needed and add material to any weak zones of a particular design concept. This method of design takes away the guess work on determining how thick or what material something should be made of. One of the images to the right shows our winch locking bolt being subjected to over tightening...
Hook or Screw Pin Shackle - Which is better?
Smart off roaders have known for years that the most secure way to use your recovery winch is replace the hook with a common screw pin shackle. Unless you are competing, the added seconds required to use a shackle versus a hook during a vehicle recovery is not worth the safety risk associated with standard winch hooks. What is wrong with the hook? The technical name for a standard winch hook is " Clevis Slip Hook". This describes two things. First, clevis refers to the method of cable attachment - the cable eye is attached to the hook by...
How did FACTOR 55 get its name?
We had the opportunity to meet up with Will from @Venture2Roam at a recent event. He filmed this quick clip to give us the chance to share where the name FACTOR 55 comes from.
Similar to the name FACTOR 55, our USA Made Recovery Kits are named after mountain ranges and wheeling destinations here in Idaho! The Owyhee, Sawtooth, Borah, Hemingway, St Anthony, etc.
It’s not just USA Made, it’s Idaho Made.
FACTOR 55- Engineered, Tested, and Made in the USA