DO NOT USE A QUICK LINK!!! Seriously! Never! They fail 100 % of the time at
light loading weights when compared to the chain..

CM

"Martin Baxter" wrote in message
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| Scott Vernon wrote:
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| 20% stronger? Where did you get that from? I thought that a shackle was
| stronger.
|
| There are different grades of shackles.
|
| Scotty
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|
| Looked up several different manufactures, typical values for a 5/16" quick
link are around 1700 lb., for a standard grade carbon steel, galvanized
| shackle the number seems to be about 1500 lb.
|
| I realize that you can get shackles in different grades, just as you can
chain. How many of you go out and buy grade 70 transport chain to use on
your
| ground tackle? I'll bet most buy proof coil (grade 30), in which case the
basic el cheapo shackle is going to be stronger than the chain anyway.
|
| I was merely musing that IMNSHO, the quick link is less likely to work
loose, unless of course you mouse your shackle with stainless steel wire,
which
| is a pain in the butt some days.
|
| Cheers
| Marty
|