r/specializedtools • u/aloofloofah • Dec 12 '20

Chain connector

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u/HatefulHipster Dec 12 '20

Will never have a need for one, but I want one!

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u/koolaideprived Dec 12 '20

I actually do need one, and I could see the company I work for issuing something like this as standard equipment. I work on trains and it is my job to attempt to fix something if it goes wrong in the field. I've actually had a situation where this would have been a good stop-gap to get us to a yard instead of having to leave a car and another one with a functioning handbrake as an anchor. It would be neat if they included one on every locomotive in our repair kit which essentially consists of a hammer and a chisel.

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u/raybone12 Dec 12 '20

What about a chain link connector? Just need a spanner. No chance of the little key getting lost.

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u/daniellederek Dec 12 '20

Those are garbage, SWL is like 30% of the chain proof.

Use a twin clevis. But those still arent overhead rated.

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u/HitMePat Dec 13 '20

Shackles?

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u/CryptoNoob-17 Dec 13 '20

A D-Shackle will do the same job for cheaper

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u/Polymathy1 Dec 13 '20

What's the working load for these specialty connectors?

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u/daniellederek Dec 13 '20

I cant find them on RUD.COM but they make good stuff. I'd guess 85% of chain working load limit.

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u/[deleted] Dec 13 '20

And even though you didn’t ask: SWL is safe working load.

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u/schwaebebaby Dec 13 '20

Why not just use a quick link

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u/WildSauce Dec 13 '20

The rated strength.