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Scott McCrea wrote:The 5mm only has an opening of 1/4". Will your rope fit in it?
Extremeophile wrote:So a 2 bolt anchor rigged with a pair of 5 mm Maillions would hold up to ~10,000 lbs
Scott McCrea wrote:The 5mm only has an opening of 1/4". Will your rope fit in it?
NZcaver wrote:When using stainless you should be aware of possible binding/galling issues, as previously discussed here.
PeterFJohnson wrote:Perhaps, but what would be the alternative for quicklinks? Especially ones that are used in permanent rigging. Zinc Plated/Galvanized is often no good. Titanium?
NZcaver wrote:Read the quote at the bottom of my previous post again. It recommends stainless for permanent rigging, and non-stainless for most personal (i.e. on your person) applications.
Life on a Line, 2d ed. wrote:Never tie a rescue-loaded rope directly into a maillon that’s smaller than 10mm diameter. It’s not the strength of the maillon we’re worried about, it’s the effect such a sharp bend has on the strength of the rope.
Extremeophile wrote:I'm curious what size Maillion Rapide others would consider a safe minimum for rigging purposes.
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