Oval Screw Link
Tech Specs
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Description
Made with a wide opening for use with rope, the Petzl Oval Screw Link is a compact, lightweight alternative to carabiners for semi-permanent attachments.
Features
- Constructed of 7mm cadmium steel for a breaking strength of 5,500 pounds
- Design to handle multi-directional loads as might be found in rescue situations
- Recommended as a lighter and less expensive attachment device for Petzl ascenders or main anchor points
- Links are marked with a Normal Working Load, (NWL), which is about 1/5 of their strength