The use of shock cord assemblies are recommended for applications where:
Travel speed is greater than 300 FPM (100m/min).
Acceleration is greater than 2 ft/s2 (0.6m/s2 ).
MATERIAL:
Jacket: Polypropylene
Cord: Natural Rubber
Fittings: Steel, Zinc-Plated
Hardware: Stainless Steel
The use of tow chain assemblies are recommended for applications where:
Acceleration is greater than 1 ft/s2 (0.3m/s2)
CHAIN:
0.25″ Galvanized steel, grade 30 proof coil
HARDWARE:
0.43″ Galvanized steel shackle with roll-pin
The use of tow rope assemblies are recommended for applications where:
Travel speed is greater than 150 FPM (45m/min)
Acceleration is greater than 1 ft/s2 (0.3m/s2)
ROPE:
Vinyl coated 7×19 galvanized steel aircraft cable
HARDWARE:
Thimble galvanized steel
Aluminum ferrule
7/16″ galvanized steel shackle with roll pin