Warning: If a person uses a higher force then approximately 0.7Nm which is only 0.51 ft/lbs when closing the maillon, even though there is a stop at the end of the threads, it is possible to over-tighten the nut above the top of the threads freeing the lower part of the screw thread.
If this is done it is likely that the lower part of the screw thread will not connect correctly with the nut and the maillon can bend open under load.
Our maillon’s are manufactured to a breaking strength of 1000kg+.
To date there has never been a reported failure of the maillons from our manufacturer.
Random load tests are made in the factory to ensure batch quality.
Please watch this video "Checking and Tightening Maillons on Your Wing", for correct preflight and postflight practices.
Video of load test on our 3.5mm maillon (Tested to destruction @ 1232kg) by GIN
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