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Conforming to
ANSI Z 359.12-2009
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.
HOOKS & CONNECTORS
HOOKS & CONNECTORS
KARAM offers an exhaustive range of Hooks and Connectors rated at
KARAM offers an exhaustive range of Hooks and Connectors rated at
5000 lbs.
5000 lbs.
The revision in the standard has the following important features in the
The revision in the standard has the following important features in the
Gate strength of the Snap Hooks and the Karabiners
Gate strength of the Snap Hooks and the Karabiners
® ® Gate Face to withstand a load of more than 3600 pounds
Gate Face to withstand a load of more than 3600 pounds
Side of Gate 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.
Tensile load must withstand 5000 pounds.
Minor axis of Karabiners (except those with captive eyes) to to
® ® Minor axis of Karabiners (except those with captive eyes)
withstand a load of more than 3600 pounds.
withstand a load of more than 3600 pounds.
3600 lbs
3600 lbs
Gate face strength test Gate side strength test
3600 lbs
5000 lbs
Major Axis Load Test Minor Axis Load Test
