Peguet 8mm (5/16") Brass Standard Maillon Rapide Quick Link
The original oval shape was developed on the principle of a chain link fitted with manual nut opening. This shape reflects the spirit of Maillon Rapide quick links connectors.
Specifications:
Diameter: 8MM or 5/16"
HT: 74mm
HI: 58mm
A: 17.5mm
O: 11mm
E: 24mm
T: 11mm
Weight: 83g (0.1830 lbs)
Working Load: 650kg (1433 lbs)
Breaking Load: 3250kg (7165 lbs)
Material:
Brass
Rod: Cu Zn 37, EN 12165
Nut: Cu Zn 4 Pb3, EN 12164
Rod: custom-made steel used in surface processing, providing complete strength towards traction.
Nut: high safety steel (lead-free, systematic control carried out after drawing through Eddy currents and ultrasounds).
Surface processing made through electrolytic coating on the entire material (rod & nut).
Tightening Torque:
ط F 2,5 3,0 3,5 4,0 5,0 6,0 7,0 8,0 9,0 10,0 12,0 14,0 16,0 18,0 20,0
Torque 0,15 0,30 0,60 0,70 0,80 1,20 2,50 3,00 4,50 7,00 9,00 12,00 18,00 30,00 40,00
Recommendation:
Keep to the working load limit WLL engraved in kg.
Visual check of complete nut screwing compulsory; no thread must be showing.
Maillon Rapide quick links are only to be loaded along the major axis.
Maillon Rapide quick links should be carefully checked at regular intervals. If you are in any doubt about the safety of a quick link after checking, replace it with a new one.
When fastened with a wrench up to the proper tightening torque, Maillon Rapide quick links are considered a permanent connector.
Maillon Rapide should always be fitted with parts made of same material.
When connected with chain, Maillon Rapide quick links should be of the same diameter.
Never connnect any Maillon Rapide quick links onto a lifting chain.
Stainless steel Maillon Rapide quick links may be used in salt water.
P.P.E. EN 362 & EN 12275 Standards: Maillon Rapide quick links must be accopagnied by user instructions when sold or used as a connector on P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment).
