nvent CADDY Speed Link Manual page 14

3. Special Applications
ii. Splicing Application Load Rating
Wire Rope
Device
Diameter (mm)
SLK2 1.5
SLK2 2
SLK3 3
Splicing Test Results Compared to Competitor
Cable size
Part No.
( mm )
SLK2 2
Competitor "G" 2 2
Cable size
Part No.
( mm )
SLK2 2
Competitor "G" 2 2
Based on private testing while using the product for the splicing application.
*45% is based on manufacturer recommendation for installation.
iii. Infinite Loop Application
An infinite loop is a cable application where the cable is looped around the structure and the load; each end of the cable is inserted into
the locking device. The result is a continuous loop of cable secured and adjusted by the locking device.
The infinite loop is a convenient means to hang in conditions where there is low overhead working space between the load and the
ceiling.
The infinite loop is the strongest configuration of Speed Link. Because the cable is doubly supporting the load, the working loads are
substantially higher than the standard installation method, yet still maintaining a safety factor of 5. See the table above for allowable
working loads.
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35 lbs
65 lbs
150 lbs
Specified Ave. Load Min. Load
Load ( lbs ) ( lbs ) ( lbs )
500 414.9 398.5
500 299 276
Specified Ave. Load Min.
Load ( N ) ( N ) Load ( N )
2224 1846 1773
2224 1330 1228
Working Load
155 N
290 N
670 N
Max Load
Count
( lbs )
437 5
327 5
Max
Count
Load ( N )
1944 5
1455 5
Wire Rope
Device
Diameter ( mm )
SLK2 1.5
SLK2 2
SLK3 3
Ave. % of
Specified Load
83%
45%*
Ave. % of
Specified Load
83%
45%*
Working Load
90 lbs 400 N
160 lbs 700 N
350 lbs 1550 N