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AMALGAMATED
TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
13901 N.73rd St. Suite 208 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-991-2901
QUICKIE TIE-DOWN TENSION STRENGTH TEST
Tension strength tests
were performed on two new and used Quickie Tie-Down devices, Two with 3/8"
rope and two with 1/4" rope. A slow strain load frame machine was used
in the tests. A 0.1 inch per minute pull rate was used with load cell
measurements recorded on chart recorder.
Stephen Henderson
Project Engineer
Test Results
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Ultimate Load |
Failure Locations and Comments |
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Quickie 3/8" with rope doubled up.
Hooks restrained on the large bends |
1183 lbs. |
Bottom hook failure in tie off bent. Rivet holding top
hook bent, and block spread .09" at top. Rope stretched but did
not fail. |
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Quickie 1/4" with rope doubled
up. Hooks restrained on the large bends |
760 lbs |
Failure in hook in large radius. Restraint slipped
out of position. Rivet holding top hook bent and block spread .09"
at top. |
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