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Double OT Clamps

Double OT Clamps

SKU: 0232-1
Weight: 0.07 lb
$5.50 - $9.62
$5.50
$5.50
$5.50 - $9.62
$5.50
Size: 1/2 Rope

The Double OT Clamp is designed to give additional strength to connections using the standard rope clamps.

Only available in black.

For optimum strength, allow 6-8 inches between the "Double OT" clamp and the regular "Rope Clamp".

  • Select the clamp size you want
  • Add the number of clamps you need to the cart

These clamps are perfect for making things like dog leashes, light duty dock lines, church pew dividers and many other things.

We have found that the manila and three strand polypropylene ropes don't work best with these clamps, but just about every other type of our ropes do.

Note: You may wish to order one size larger than the size of rope for ease of installation. This is especially true if you purchase these for double braid nylon. The end will go on easier and still look great.

The rope clamps are not designed for personal fall protection, life support or lifting.

Tensile Strength:

  • 1/2" rope clamp: 1500 pounds
  • 5/8" rope clamp: 2000 pounds
  • 3/4" rope clamp: 3000 pounds
 

Knots & Splices

Wherever possible, use splices constructed to safe specifications. A proper splice on a rope can maintain 80% to 100% of the new rope average break strength. Trained personnel should construct all splices. If knots are used on a rope, be aware that they can reduce the rope's strength by up to 50%. If knots are required, be sure to select the proper knot for the job.

Rope Strengths

All rope has a rating referred to as a "tensile strength" or "average break strength." This number is the amount of weight that the rope should be able to hold in ideal conditions, specifically, a new rope, with no knots or splices, at room temperature. These break strength numbers are based on actual destructive break testing by the manufacturer or a certified third-party testing facility. Ropes are tested over many cycles and the average break strength is determined and specified for the product. We test our ropes personally, and all our splicers have their work tested on an ongoing basis using a certified test bed facility. This is to ensure that their splicing work is perfect, and that their splicing technique and skills are 100% within acceptable splicing guidelines set by the rope industry. Even the best splices and best rope can break if overloaded or used improperly. Make sure you thoroughly understand what you are doing with a rope. Get the right rope for the right job. If you have questions or are even remotely unsure or have doubts. STOP and get the information you need to BE SURE you are doing things safely.

Rope wear, knots, extreme hot or cold temperatures, chemicals, the manner in which the load is applied and other factors will result in a break strength lower than the stated average break strength.

A rope with a stated or advertised break strength, in pounds will not necessarily safely hold something that weighs that amount! Refer to the SAFE WORKING LOAD of a specific rope for more information.

IF IN DOUBT, ASK A PROFESSIONAL. We get calls all the time from people who have questions about what is the best rope to use for any given application. Don't be afraid to ask. Ultimately YOU are responsible for your safety using ANY rope, so don't chance it.

Working Loads

In a broad generalization, most working loads vary from 1/10 to 1/4 of the average break strength of the rope. Applications for rope used in life support or personal fall protection environments must use the 1/10 ratio.

Please Note...

The rope clamps are not designed for personal fall protection, life support or lifting.

Note: You may wish to order one size larger than the size of rope for ease of installation. This is especially true if you purchase these for double braid nylon. The end will go on easier and still look great.