Fuse Shackle Soft Shackle 15432 lb MBS (MTXFS)

The Fuse Shackle is the deliberate weak link of the recovery system: a soft shackle with a minimum breaking strength of 7000 kg (15432 lb) that is designed to be the first thing to let go if a pull is overloaded, so the rope, ring and recovery points survive. The maker requires one in the system on every recovery. It is spliced from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene with a polyester cover, weighs 120 g and measures 550 mm long, with a loop and knot closure that takes seconds to fit.

Features

• Minimum breaking strength of 7000 kg (15432 lb), set below the rest of the system so it fails first under overload
• Required by the maker in the system during every vehicle recovery
• Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene rope with a polyester cover, 120 g, no metal in the line
• Loop over knot closure: loosen the loop, pass it through the hitch, rope eye or recovery point, slide it back over the knot and pull both sides to tighten
• Position the knot so the loop pulls at 90 degrees beside it
• Connects the kinetic rope, static rope, winch rope or hitch to a rated recovery point
• Rinse in fresh water and air dry after use; store in the recovery kit bag
• Replacement protective sheaths available from the maker

Specifications

• Material: ultra high molecular weight polyethylene and polyester
• Weight: 120 g
• Length: 550 mm
• Minimum breaking strength: 7000 kg (15432 lb)
• Warranty: 1 year
• Packaged weight: 1.1 lb
• Packaged dimensions: 10.63 x 7.87 x 1.97 in

Notes

• Maxtrax designs and tests this as part of its own recovery system, and states that a Fuse Shackle must be used in the system during every recovery.
• Connect only to rated recovery points.
• Inspect before every use. Do not use it if it is cut, frayed, burned, melted or abraded, or if the warning label is not legible.