G80 OMEGA Coupling Link (Berglock BL) for Grade 80 chain use for TRAILERS IN EXCESS OF 3.5 TONNES ATM
Description:
The OMEGA Coupling Link( Berglock) is designed specifically for trailers with a Gross Trailer Mass (GTM) over 3500kg. Engineered for strength and reliability, this coupling link meets the rigorous standards required for heavy-duty applications.
Chain Size for Trailer (Based on Queensland Government Transport):
- 3.5 - 4.27 tonnes: Size 7/8mm
- 4.27 - 7.75 tonnes: Size 10mm
- 7.75 - 13.5 tonnes: Size 13mm
Specifications:
- WLL: 2ton (7/8mm), 3.15ton (10mm), 5.3ton (13mm)
- Breaking Strength (BS): 8.0ton / 12.6ton / 21.2ton (4x WLL)
- Grade: 80 (T8)
- Material: Quality Alloy Steel
- Manufacturing: Drop forged and heat treated
- Certification: Test certificate available upon request
- Finish: Pin comes with Oxygen Black
Compliance:
Chains are manufactured from alloy steel with a minimum breaking stress of 800 MPa, conforming to Australian Standard 2321-1979.
Equip your trailer with the OMEGA Coupling Link for unmatched performance and safety on the road.
All below information came from:
AIS INFORMATION SHEET No. 12(b) SAFETY CHAINS FOR:
• TRAILERS IN EXCESS OF 3.5 TONNES ATM • TRAILERS IN EXCESS OF 2.5 TONNES GTM WITH FIXED OR RIGID DRAWBARS AND AUTOMATIC PIN TYPE COUPLINGS
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Attachment of chains
Safety chains must be attached so that:
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the attachments to the towing vehicle and the trailer are capable of withstanding the specified breaking load of each chain;
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the attachments of the towing vehicle and the trailer are separate from the coupling and its fasteners;
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chain coupling links ("Berglok" type BL Grade 8 or similar) are used to connect the chains to the trailer and towing vehicle.
Shackles are not permitted.
• The chain and coupling links are NOT WELDED, DEFORMED ORELECTROPLATED subsequent to its manufacture.
Note: The chain coupling attachment brackets and dimensional requirements appear on the last page of this attachment.
Chain attachment brackets
Preferred designs for safety chain attachment brackets and dimensional requirements appear on the last page of this information sheet.
"RAMSHORN’ TYPE HOOKS ARE NOT PERMITTED.