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Samson Link-It Max Manual
Samson Link-It Max Manual

Samson Link-It Max Manual

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Link-It Max
PRODUCT DETAILS
For the first time, Samson offers a soft shackle lifting solution aligned with the
principles defined by ASME B30.9-4 and ASME B30.26 for lifting applications. This
shackle includes a patent-pending tag that acts as a secondary locking mechanism
and visual indicator, confirming the shackle is locked securely for each lift.
All Samson Link-It Max
before delivery to customers to ensure the product is built and performs
as designed.
Samson is proving itself to be an industry leader by actively working with
ASME & CI standards bodies to pioneer the design, manufacture, and safe
use requirements for lifting soft shackles.
LINK-IT MAX ANATOMY:
Shackle Eye
Crossover Point
Tag
Rope
Diameter
GENERAL GUIDANCE
THE IMPROPER USE OF ROPE MAY BE DANGEROUS.
Rope WILL FAIL if worn-out, overloaded, misused, damaged or improperly maintained or abused.
Rope failure may cause death, serious injury, or property damage.
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS:
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ALWAYS INSPECT rope for WEAR, DAMAGE, or ABUSE.
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NEVER USE rope that is WORN-OUT, DAMAGED, or ABUSED.
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Ropes are used for a variety of personal and commercial applications.
To minimize the risks associated with product misuse, obtain the
appropriate training for the specific application before using the rope.
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Use the right size and rope construction for the intended application.
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Never stand in line with or in the general path of rope under tension to
avoid the risk of injury caused by recoil.
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Avoid rope contact with abrasive surfaces.
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Do not overload rope, shock load rope, or bend rope over sharp corners.
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Check temperature rating of rope product before using rope
in hot environments.
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If in doubt about the condition of the rope, retire it.
SamsonRope.com
USE & RETIREMENT
units are proof-loaded to 2xWLL (working load limit)
Shackle Body
Buried Tails
Button Knot
BE ADVISED:
Samson provides the information and instructions set forth
herein regarding rope use, inspection and retirement as
general guidance. User is responsible to comply with industry/
application safety standards, best practices, and/or employer
policies regarding the use of rope. Further, a wide range of
factors potentially affect product performance. Accordingly,
user must obtain the appropriate training for the specific
application before using the rope.
SAMSON'S MOST CURRENT CONTENT REGARDING ROPE
USE, INSPECTION, AND RETIREMENT CAN BE FOUND
AT SamsonRope.com. THE INFORMATION FOUND AT
SamsonRope.com MAY SUPERSEDE THE INFORMATION
IN THIS AND PREVIOUS PRINTED MATERIALS.
Each Link-It Max tag
includes Working Load
Limit at 5:1 ratio, rope
diameter and product
ID for record keeping.

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Summary of Contents for Samson Link-It Max

  • Page 1 USE & RETIREMENT PRODUCT DETAILS For the first time, Samson offers a soft shackle lifting solution aligned with the principles defined by ASME B30.9-4 and ASME B30.26 for lifting applications. This shackle includes a patent-pending tag that acts as a secondary locking mechanism and visual indicator, confirming the shackle is locked securely for each lift.
  • Page 2: Product Selection

    USE & RETIREMENT PRODUCT SELECTION > Select Link-It Max with the correct WLL for the job. Samson uses a safety factor of 5:1 in accordance with ASME B30.9 and B30.26 to calculate its working load limits. Do not use Link-It Max to lift loads greater than the WLL.
  • Page 3 Link-It Max ™ USE & RETIREMENT HOW TO CONNECT LINK-IT MAX Set the bearing points close Place the button knot between Thread the shackle eye end together, about one foot less the two bearing points. Avoid around the other bearing point.
  • Page 4 RIGGING DOS & DON’TS: Your Link-It Max is designed to support load along a straight axis. Only two elements at a time may be connected to a Link-It Max. Link-It Max should not be used to replace a master link in a multi-leg or bridle configuration. Instead each...
  • Page 5: Inspection Procedures

    USE & RETIREMENT INSPECTION PROCEDURES Link-it Max shall be inspected prior to each use. Once you become familiar with this product this can be done quickly during the course of use. Synthetic rope can degrade due to wear, misuse, or overloading. Never use a shackle that is worn-out, damaged, or abused.
  • Page 6 Link-It Max appears twisted. and free of twist. ACTION Twist can result in a reduction of strength. The operation should be paused while the Link-it Max is disconnected, straightened out, and reconnected in a manner that will not twist when operations continue. LOCATION...
  • Page 7 Link-It Max ™ USE & RETIREMENT LINK-IT MAX INSPECTION CHECK LIST Link-It Max ID: ___________________ Description: _________________________ WLL: _________________ Inspected by: ____________________________________________________ Date: ___________________ ZONE PASS FAIL Observations or Actions Taken Tag Closure (hook-and-loop) Back of Eye AmSteel ® -Blue Rope Core...
  • Page 8 2090 Thornton Street, Ferndale, Washington 98248 USA AmSteel ® is a registered trademark of Samson Rope Technologies, Inc. +1.360.384.4669 +1.360.384.0572 Link-It Max™ and Taurus™ Lifting Sling are trademarks of Samson Rope Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. SamsonRope.com © 2024 Samson Rope Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

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