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CARABINERS / CONNECTORS

--THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW--

Most connectors have one of two rating systems. The first known as the breaking strength, which is the maximum breaking strength of the carabiner. The other system is known as Safe Working Load (SWL) or Working Load Limit (WLL), which can be anywhere from a 4:1 or a 5:1 safety margin. NFPA's systems is a 15:1 breaking strength, but this doesn't take into account the dynamics of a shock load. It is known as a Static Rating. Most industrial use items are rated for a 10:1 . OSHA requires your system to have a 5,000 lbs rating per person or twice the force developed in a fall. We use a 5:1 dynamic system, which takes into account the forces developed in a fall or shock load to the system. To see how to figure the forces in a fall please refer to the Client Information Services, or feel free to give us a call, and we can help you figure out the forces in your system.

SMC XL Locking Steel

#NFPA 20003

The shape of these carabiners, in combination with there large gate opening, meets the need to fit litter rails and most fire service ladders, but does not sacrifice strength.

Weight......................12.2 oz

Avg. Breaking ..........13,700 lbs

$ 29.95

SMC NFPA Lite Alloy Steel -- #100001

This carabiner was designed as a light weight, high strength, functionally shaped, tough carabiner. 1/2 the weight of the LG Steel, and test at over 10,000 lbs. The generous shape provides smooth transfer of the Munter Hitch.

Weight..................5.8 oz

$ 24.95

SMC Large Steel Locking #21001

Probably the most recognized large steel locking D in the industry. This large steel carabiner is a strong, high quality, durable piece of rescue equipment. The zinc-plated finish on the frame resists corrosion and rust even when scratched. See chart below for spec's

$ 23.95

SMC NFPA Large Rescue Steel #NFPA21001

This Rescue steel is the same as the Large steel, but with the added security of the NFPA certification. Meets NFPA minimum breaking strength of 9,000 lbs

$ 24.95

Part No.	Description	Report No.	Avg. lbs.	Min. lbs.	Avg. kN	Price
25001	Large Aluminum Locking D	1005	8,036	7,950	35.7
21001*	Large Steel Locking D	982	11,590	11,250	51.5
21002	Large Steel Locking D, Heat Treat	994	18,000	17,750	80.1
24001	Large Stainless Steel Locking D	1031	11,610	11,300	51.6

Omega Locking Steel Side Swing

The Omega Side swing gives this steel carabiner over an 1.5" gate opening making it one of the widest gate openings. A must for any rescue cache.

$ 22.95

SMC Locking D

The SMC Locking D has become the standard in Rock climbing, Mountaineering, and Rescue applications. It offers high strength, light weight and a large gate opening for functional versatility.

$ 11.95

Kong Auto-Locking Steel

This Double Auto-Locking Steel has a breaking strength of 50 kn(11.250 lbs), which makes it one of the strongest locking carabiners. Also the Double lock system prevents the possibility of the twist out.

$24.95

OVAL Auto-Locking Steel

The Oval Auto-locking has a breaking strength of 25 kn(5,625 lbs). Meets ANSI & OSHA standards. Great light weight steel carabiner.

$19.95

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Rebar Hook

MGO 60

$ 39.95

AJ520A Double Snap hook

(5/8 opening)

$ 14.95

Omega Rigger LE

This Standard Auto-Locking Carabiner is one of the most popular in the Rescue/Rigger industry.

$ 19.95

Scaffold Hook

This Scaffold carabiner has a gate opening of 57mm (2.28 in), a breaking strength of 45kn(10,125 lbs), and an NFPA WLL of 1000lbs

$ 39.95

Auto Locking, Screw gate, and Non- Locking Carabineers

Omega Jake

This light weight aluminum carabiner has a turn out gate to gain better gate clearance. Available in Screw or Auto Locking.

Screw Gate$11.95 Auto-Locking $ 15.95

Attache M20

Compact and pear shaped, the ATTACHE carabiners are particularly appreciated for their lightness. They are excellent for clipping to an anchor or using with a descender.

Spinball Locking $ 14.95

Screw Gate $13.95

Spirit M15

Particularly light and strong, the SPIRIT can be clipped very easily into webbing slings or any other anchor point. It has a 9.5 kn strength with the gate open, making it one of the strongest in it's class.

$ 9.95