KSTRONG ASIA CATALOGUE

CONNECTORS

Tests Carried Out on Hooks and Connectors

Proof Load Testing To ensure complete compliance of the Load Bearing metal components, our products are 100% Proof-Load tested at a load of 16 kN. This means that each Load Bearing metal part passes through a strength test where it is assured of taking a minimum load of 16 kN, without showing any signs of breakage or cracking, before being incorporated into a Harness or Fall Arrest System. This further reinforces the strict quality measures followed before a product reaches the end user.

Hardness Testing Since a definite relationship exists between the Hardness of a Metal Component and its Tensile Strength, all the raw material for the Metal Components are tested accordingly. Two methods are widely used Brinell Hardness Test Method; and Rockwell Hardness Test Method. Only when the basic raw material of the metal components conforms to the requirements of hardness, is the process of manufacturing undertaken.

Salt-Spray Test This test is carried out to assure maximum resistance of all Metal components to rusting and corrosion. The components are placed in a Salt Spray Chamber and are subjected to neutral salt-spray at a temperature of around 350 celsius, for a period of 72 hours. All Metal components pass the Salt-spray test for 72 hours, without showing any red rusting and corrosion. This test ensures the Corrosion resistant properties of the metal components used. All connectors and hooks are therefore conditioned to withstand extremely corrosive conditions, without showing signs of rusting and damage.

Static Strength test This test is carried on randomly drawn samples, lot wise for major axis, minor axis, gate side, strength and gate-face strength as per requirement.

Spectro Photo Meter Test Spectrophotometer Test is carried to know the accurate chemical composition of metal.

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