Has anyone actually seen a GENUINE tensile strength test of this stuff? If so what was the breaking strength?
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We've seen results from an independent test facility. They performed their tests at the end of 2013. They lowest weight at which the cord broke was just over 800 lbs, and the highest weight was just under 900 lbs. If you read the feedback comments here, you will find several other folks who performed their own tests and got similar results.
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I just rec'd mine. Per the label inside the package the SWL is 1500 lb. The breaking strength is 4500 lb.
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Jonathan...Hi I can't tell you the break strength but I can tell you we slide pallets up to 3,000 pounds frequently from deep inside 50 foot trucks to the front with no issues. I have been extremely pleased with my purchase. I don't know what you are using it for but the price is certainly not prohibitive. Reno
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I have done several tests and perform a small production where we used and gave good results. To stabilize it is not easy and takes time all depends equipment and accessories to add. I hope you have served my answer. greetings.
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may variables to this question. When did you buy it, who did you buy it from, standard use?Amazon will return if defective upon purchase. Mine has been work good & strong for the last 10 months daily.
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While not intended for climbing use, I and others have successfully used it to rappel to show that it could be used in emergency situations. However, there are several issues with it; just because it is rated at 550 lb. break strength doesn't mean it always holds that amount; Google "rope strength" and check out "working load," which is much less than breaking strength (most climbers ropes are rated at several thousand pounds breaking strength/tensile strength), also that knots weaken the tensile strength of rope (some knots worse than others, and can reduce the strength by as much as 50%), and people don't count in the "shock" factor which happens when you slip a little or put "sudden" weight on a cord, which greatly increases the weight over the normal weight and can snap it, or consider what might happen if you have the cord wrapped around a sharp or abrasive object, further increasing the risk of failure. In other words, I would advise doing lots of research and being in a situation where ALL you have is 550 cord and you MUST escape by rappelling before you should ever even attempt it. There are a few YouTube vids of people rappelling on a single strand of 550 cord, but it's a huge risk and is NOT recommended. Having tested it myself and knowing how careful I am, I personally am comfortable with the notion of using it in an emergency, but I will try to double/triple (or more) the cord if possible before rappelling. (On a recently aired survival show, two guys used a single strand of paracord to rappel down a sheet of ice, and they were big; I am 6'5/230lbs.). If I had to guess, an inexperienced person rappelling from over 50 ft. over a hard surface on a single strand would have about a 60% chance of survival; decide if that sounds good enough to you.
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An un answerable question, since I have not used those other products mentioned. This tool is used to polish granite, it rotates, produces water, which is needed and polishes the granite. This equipment did not break, it did what is was supposed to have done. Sorry, that I could not provide comparisons to your question.
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I have not. It appears to be sturdy enough for craft foam but I can't vouch for it.
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I can't speak for others but I've used this pretty heavily since I got it about a month ago and it seems very strong. I can see where someone could break it though...the hinges and panels are from the same molded plastic so if you're very rough with it or bend it improperly it will definitely snap.
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Thanks for your post - I just tried it now and it works! I had always thought it would break if I force it up because it seemed to be really stuck. But since you described how to do it I was more confident, and it now works! thanks again
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The webbing is tightly woven but I have no idea of the minimum breaking strength. The manufacturer is the best resource for this question. I used it to create a woven support for a shopping cart I was fixing. That has been a very strong configuration for carrying a lot of groceries. I guess it depends on what loads you need and whether or not you are using it singularly or in a weave as I have done. I find it to be very strong.
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As Richard's already said, Michael...It's an unbelievably rugged polymer of some sort. Mine's shrugged off a staggering amount of abuse (as described in my "It's An Able Stable Table, Mabel" review) for roughly two years now, ...and shows NO sign of quitting.
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It looks like a thin sheet of fiberglass. Pretty strong, have not had an issue with that. Probably better than aluminum, as it will flex a bit if dropped, and not take a set.
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I only used it once. It is very well made. I can't imagine it breaking. It chafed a dead iPod with life to spare.
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I cannot honestly answer that question as I have never encountered an issue with this item breaking. I apologize I don't have a more informed answer.
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Sorry, but I don't know the percent strength. I checked the box sorry again.
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no. i tested this in a three foot piece on pvc pipe, and it did not make a good strong force at the other end. the force was stronger without this product.