[SML] Question about Safe Working Loads

[Steven Hood]

Me, of  German descent, vote at least 5:1, but would prefer 8:1 for WLL.
Steven R Hood
310.756.3555



On April 22, 2015 2:12:55 PM Ford Sellers via Stagecraft 
<stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> Hi All,
> I tried sending this message yesterday, twice.
> I never saw it post, so I'm resending...
>
> I am having some items destructively load tested, and have a question.
>
> Once I discover the load at which the item breaks, what is the ratio I 
> should use for SWL?
>
> For instance, if the product is loaded to 2000kg before showing 
> deformation, would I use a 3:1 or 5:1 or greater ratio to determine SWL?
>
> Are there different standards for different markets?  I know the Germans 
> (for instance) are extremely conservative in their ratings, whereas I have 
> heard that in the USA and Canada, ratios of 3:1 and 5:1 are common.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Ford Sellers
> Senior Product Development Manager
> Chauvet Professional Lighting & Iluminarc
> 5200 NW 108th ave
> Sunrise, FL 33351
> Phone: 800-762-1084
> Fax: 800-544-4898
>
>
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