- 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.
Tightening torque (N.m)
Ø F | 2,5 | 3,0 | 3,5 | 4,0 | 5,0 |
Torque | 0,15 | 0,30 | 0,60 | 0,70 | 0,80 |
Ø F | 6,0 | 7,0 | 8,0 | 9,0 | 10,0 |
Torque | 1,20 | 2,50 | 3,00 | 4,50 | 7,00 |
Ø F | 12,0 | 14,0 | 16,0 | 18,0 | 20,0 |
Torque | 9,00 | 12,00 | 18,00 | 30,00 | 40,00 |
- 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).