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BOW SHACKLES
Part No: 58X01K/58X02K
RECOVERY DAMPER
Part No: 61X05
RECOVERY GEAR EXPLAINED
Only bow shackles that are load rated should be used for
vehicle recovery. Load ratings are visible on the shackle
and will be in the form of WLL (working load limit) or SWL
(safe working load). Shackles with a rating of at least 3.25t
should be the minimum and are suitable for attaching one
end of a strap. Rated shackles have a larger eye and are
recommended. They are also suited to applications such as
tree trunk protectors where two ends of the strap are tted in
the shackle.
Never over-tighten the shackle pin. Forces exerted on the
shackle by vehicle recovery can cause the pin to seize. The
correct method is to tighten the pin until it seats, then back off
the pin approximately 1/2 to 1 full turn.
The Bushranger Recovery Damper is a device that has
been designed to restrict the whipping action of a strap or
winch rope in the event of failure, therefore reducing the
possibility of vehicle damage and personal injury.
Recovery Dampers are now mandatory accessories for
most 4WD competitions and the Bushranger Recovery
Damper exceeds current minimum competition weight
requirements.
The damper is designed to be worn over the shoulders for
ease of carrying and comes in highly visible safety yellow
with reective tape for night use.
The Bushranger Recovery Damper should be tted to mid
way of a strap or winch rope. To install, simply pull apart the
Velcro tabs and fold the damper over the strap/rope, then
press the Velcro rmly back in place.
SNATCH STRAP
Part No: RSS08/RSS11
A snatch strap, as the name suggests, is used to ‘snatch’ a vehicle that can no longer
maintain forward momentum under its own power. i.e. Bogged or unable to climb due
to loss of traction, swamped in a water crossing, stuck on an obstacle or loss of power.
A snatch strap is an elastic recovery device that stores kinetic energy and has the
ability to stretch to a signicant degree and return to its original length. This elasticity
combined with the momentum of the recovery vehicle creates a ‘snatching’ effect
that can extract a vehicle without shock loading the attachment points or vehicle.
When choosing a snatch strap for use, it is recommended that the minimum breaking
strength of the strap should be between 2 and 3 times the gross vehicle mass (GVM)
of any vehicle it is used with. When using a snatch strap to recover a stranded vehicle,
the minimum breaking strain should be suited to the GVM of the lighter of the two
vehicles involved in the recovery process.
If the GVM is not stated on the identication plate or registration certicate of the
vehicle, consult the owner’s handbook or vehicle manufacturer.
It is important that the correctly rated snatch strap is used.
If a strap with a too heavy breaking strength is used on a light vehicle, the desired
stretch may not be achieved and more stress will be placed on the recovery points.
Bushranger supplies snatch straps in 8000kg (17,637lb), 11,000kg (24,251lb) minimum
breaking strength (MBS). Bushranger snatch Straps are manufactured from 100% nylon
webbing and feature reinforced eyes for additional durability.
Bushranger Snatch Straps include a easy storage Wrap it
Strap, stitched to the snatch strap so it is ready to roll up and
use anytime.
Located with compliance tags, the usage tags allows you to
record and track the number of times the strap is used to help
identify fatigue and age of the strap.
Refer to Snatch Strap owners maual for full details.