techsupport Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Hi I need to find some black mini carabiners ( 5/6 cm) or snap hooks to rig a strain relief for some 2.5mm mains cable, they must be black. Need them quick around, 20 units Any pointers would be welcome Thanks techsupport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richb Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Try LGH Rigging Services http://www.lghriggingservices.com/products/products.htm , I'm pretty sure I've bought similar from them in the past. Flints also do a snap hook or a karabiner in black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard the chandler Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Ah we have something even better these days http://www.flints.co.uk/acatalog/POW_MultiHooks.html lets you gather up a job lot of cables, and then hook them up onto a scaff tube. The hook snugly fits onto a 48.3mm tube and can have a cable tie put on as a safety. The larger one was tested and broke at around 100kg!! blindingly useful. Hi I need to find some black mini carabiners ( 5/6 cm) or snap hooks to rig a strain relief for some 2.5mm mains cable, they must be black. Need them quick around, 20 units Any pointers would be welcome Thanks techsupport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Betts Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 bear in mind that you should never use anything to its breaking point, and in the caseof anything used to lift or suspend weight, a safety factor should be applied.For example, most SWR slings have a safety factor of 5:1, and roundslings have an sf of 7:1. Given your hook broke at circa 100Kg, the SWL will be at most 20Kg, however, it was probably onthe verge of breaking well before 100Kg, so it is likely to be lower than this. If no proper SWL has been assessed, then this should be done before using it for lifting / suspending anyweight. A few cables sounds innocent enough, but 100Kg is not to be sniffed at when its hitting you in the head,similarly a Socapex connector falling from 6m will put a fairly good dent in you noggin. Also, if your using a safety, it should atleast be capable of holding the full weight of the load, and be rated for such.A cable tie has no load rating, and will break fairly easily, a steel, rated safety bond is only a couple of quid, and is reusable. No cold water pouring intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I've seen mini karbiners and mini shackles on carde of ten in Lidl supermarket all unrated of course, all depends on the load to be carried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Betts Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 And if they are un rated, they are not to be used for any lifting purpose, regardless of the load. Lest we forget, these mini carabiners, mallions and shax can also be used to join the chain around your garden gate etc. If its intended for lifting, it will have a load rating, a cert, and will comply to the relevant standards.If it does not have these, its not for lifting, and should not be used for lifting. (or suspending) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trussmonkey Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 contact Rope assemblies about buying some Maillon Rapides. They do have a SWL and a CE mark and can be used with out worry for lifting operations. They come in varying sizes and shapes depending on your needs. Talk to Siobhan Hitchin. hope that helps TM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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