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Old 7th May 2013, 16:06
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SamC130
 
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Tiedown Tensile Strength
All Mil-Spec tiedown devices, chains and straps are tested to 1.5 times their rated strength. For example, a 5,000 pound strap will break at 7,500 pounds, a 10,000 pound chain at 15,000, etc.
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