Hooks & Connectors

KARAM provides a range of connectors which conform to the revised new ANSI Z 359.12-2009 and can be seen specially marked as such.

The revision in the standard has the following important features in the Gate strength of the Snap Hooks and the Karabiners

Gate Face to withstand a load of more than 3600 pounds
Side of Gate to withstand a load of more than 3600 pounds
Tensile load must withstand 5000 pounds.
Minor axis of snap hooks and karabiners (except those with captive eyes) to withstand a load of more than 3600 pounds.