The Strap Story
Most companies selling straps design their straps and make capacity
claims based on the Breaking Strength of the webbing. The Working Load
Limit, which is most important to the end user, is calculated as 1/3 of
the Breaking Strength. Example: A strap with 30,000lb Breaking Strength
has a Working Load Limit of 10,000lb and the end user should buy it and
use it based on the 10,000lb rating.Gray Area
Breaking Strength of the webbing is NOT the same as Breaking
Strength of the strap assembly. Most straps have loops sewn into the
ends for easy attaching. Once you sew into the webbing the sewn
connection is not as strong as the webbing itself. Some companies
continue to make Breaking Strength claims based on the webbing even
though the end user gets the sewn assembly. Therefore the true Breaking
Strength and Working Load Limit of the strap assembly are actually lower
than the claim. Bulldog does not play this game. All our Breaking
Strength claims are made based on our sewn assembly! What does this
mean: 1) you get what you really paid for 2) high quality and safe
product
Testing
An example of Bulldog Break Strength testing vs some competitors are
demonstrated below. Over time we’ll test and add more competitor test
results to our site.
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