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Fast Fid Useful For Variety Of Rope Diameters
ON THE WHITEBOARD today are some samples of partially spliced synthetic ropes using our Fast Fid tool. Some of you have asked what rope diameters our tool can splice. These Samson Rope samples vary from the common 3/8 winch rope diameter, to the much larger 5/8 diameter. All three of these diameters can be spliced easily with the Fast Fid tool. It is no longer necessary to carry multiple Fid tools for these different rope diameters. Need to splice even larger rope diameters like 2 inch diameter ship mooring lines? Stay tuned, we are working on those tools now. ...
Factor 55 introduces NEW 10 inch Standard Duty Soft Shackle
You asked for it and we listened. Factor 55 introduces our new 10 inch Standard Duty Soft Shackle. The Factor 55 10 inch Standard Duty Soft Shackles are Made in the USA under the uncompromised Factor 55 quality standards. Like all Factor 55 rigging products, these shackles have been lab and field tested to assure consistent repeatable minimum breaking strength values. Each Standard Duty soft shackle is constructed of 7/16 diameter UHMWPE 12 strand rope similar in construction to synthetic winch lines. WLL and minimum breaking strengths clearly marked. Minimum Breaking Strength – 39,000 pounds WLL – 7,800 Pounds. Weight...
Factor 55 Equipped Fire Trucks
Did you know that fire departments from around the world now practice the safer “Closed System Winching” technique? Take a look at some of the rigs equipped with Factor 55 safety equipment.
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Earth Anchors, Ground Anchors, Deadman Anchors, have you used one? Which do you prefer?
Earth Anchors, Ground Anchors, Deadman Anchors, whatever you choose to call them, sometimes there simply is no available winch attach point so you must use one. Check out the various types of anchors we have seen used offroad. Note how all of these users are practicing the more secure CLOSED SYSTEM WINCHING™ attach point to their anchors. Have you used one? Which do you prefer? Photos courtesy of Deadman Off-road, Off Road Consulting and Driving Instruction, Pull-Pal, Three Amigos Offroad, Martha Tansy Offroad, Racing and Hunting, 4X4 Australia From everyone here at Factor 55, have a safe and Happy New...