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Re: [adatesman] Sample 9: Yellow Alien [In reply to]
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Sample 9: Yellow Alien
Condition: New
Date Stamp: 509
"Tensile Tested" Stamp: Yes
Strength Rating: 2700# / 12.01kN
Failed at: 2538# / 11.29kN
Percent of Rating Held: 94.0%
Failure Mode: Pulled from fixture with major flat spots and abrasion on lobes.
Notes: "W" stamped on head.

[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample09/sample09.JPG[/image]
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[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample09/sample09_head.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample09/sample09_axle.JPG[/image]


Stem Construction: 5/32" 7x7
Typical Strength Rating for that type of Cable:
Galvanized: 2600# / 11.57kN
Stainless: 2400# / 10.68kN
Failure load of Stem Test: 2705# / 12.03kN
Location of Stem Failure: Cable separated at swage.

Average Lobe Hardness:
Lobe 1: HRB55
Lobe 2: HRB57
Lobe 3: HRB57
Lobe 4: HRB54

Effective Cam Angle at Various Positions:
Red: 16 + 1.0 = 17 Degrees
Yellow: 16 + 0.5 = 16.5 Degrees
Blue: 16 – 0.5 = 15.5 Degrees
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample09/sample09-error-angles.JPG[/image]


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Re: [adatesman] Sample 12: Red Alien [In reply to]
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Sample 12: Red Alien
Condition: New
Date Stamp: 509
"Tensile Tested" Stamp: Yes
Strength Rating: 2700# / 12.01kN
Failed at: 2723# / 12.11kN
Percent of Rating Held: 100.9%
Failure Mode: Cable separated at top of swage.
Notes: Relatively minor flat spots on lobes. "W" stamped on head.

[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample12/sample12.JPG[/image]
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[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample12/sample12_head.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample12/sample12_axle.JPG[/image]

Stem Construction: 5/32" 7x7
Typical Strength Rating for that type of Cable:
Galvanized: 2600# / 11.57kN
Stainless: 2400# / 10.68kN
Failure load of Stem Test: N/A
Location of Stem Failure: N/A

Average Lobe Hardness:
Lobe 1: HRB38
Lobe 2: HRB37
Lobe 3: HRB48
Lobe 4: HRB37

Effective Cam Angle at Various Positions:
Red: 16 + 8.0 = 24 Degrees
Yellow: 16 + 2.5 = 18.5 Degrees
Blue: 16 – 1.0 = 15 Degrees
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample12/sample12-error-angles.JPG[/image]


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Re: [adatesman] Sample 14: Red Alien [In reply to]
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Sample 14: Red Alien
Condition: New
Date Stamp: 509
"Tensile Tested" Stamp: Yes
Strength Rating: 2700# / 12.01kN
Failed at: 2728# / 12.13kN
Percent of Rating Held: 101.0%
Failure Mode: Cable separated at top of swage.
Notes: Relatively minor flat spots on lobes. "W" stamped on head.

[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample14/sample14.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample14/sample14-chart.JPG[/image]
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[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample14/sample14_broken.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample14/sample14_head.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample14/sample14_axle.JPG[/image]

Stem Construction: 5/32" 7x7
Typical Strength Rating for that type of Cable:
Galvanized: 2600# / 11.57kN
Stainless: 2400# / 10.68kN
Failure load of Stem Test: N/A
Location of Stem Failure: N/A

Average Lobe Hardness:
Lobe 1: HRB45
Lobe 2: HRB39
Lobe 3: HRB43
Lobe 4: HRB49

Effective Cam Angle at Various Positions:
Red: 16 + 2.5 = 18.5 Degrees
Yellow: 16 + 0.5 = 16.5 Degrees
Blue: 16 – 1.0 = 15 Degrees
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample14/sample14-error-angles.JPG[/image]


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Re: [adatesman] Sample 15: Red/Silver Hybrid Alien [In reply to]
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Sample 15: Red/Silver Hybrid Alien
Condition: New
Date Stamp: 1008
"Tensile Tested" Stamp: Yes
Strength Rating: 2700# / 12.01kN
Failed at: 3042# / 13.54kN
Percent of Rating Held: 112.7%
Failure Mode: Pulled from fixture with bent axle, umbrella'd small lobes, relatively major flat spots/abrasion on lobes and some lobe buckling.
Notes: "W" stamped on head.

[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample15/sample15a.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample15/sample15b.JPG[/image]
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[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample15/sample15_broken_left.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample15/sample15_broken_right.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample15/sample15_head.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample15/sample15_axle.JPG[/image]

Stem Construction: 5/32" 7x19
Typical Strength Rating for that type of Cable:
Galvanized: 2800# / 12.46kN
Stainless: 2400# / 10.68kN
Failure load of Stem Test: 2948# / 13.11kN
Location of Stem Failure: Cable separated at swage.

Average Lobe Hardness: (Lobes 1&2 small, Lobes 3&4 large)
Lobe 1: HRB48
Lobe 2: HRB48
Lobe 3: HRB55
Lobe 4: HRB55

Effective Cam Angle at Various Positions, Side 1:
Red: 16 + 7.0 = 23 Degrees
Yellow: 16 + 0.5 = 16.5 Degrees
Blue: 16 – 2.5 = 13.5 Degrees
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample15/sample15a-error-angles.JPG[/image]

Effective Cam Angle at Various Positions, Side 2:
Red: 16 + 8.5 = 24.5 Degrees
Yellow: 16 + 3.5 = 19.5 Degrees
Blue: 16 + 0 = 16 Degrees
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample15/sample15b-error-angles.JPG[/image]


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Re: [adatesman] Sample 16: Red/Silver Hybrid Alien [In reply to]
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Sample 16: Red/Silver Hybrid Alien
Condition: New
Date Stamp: 1008
"Tensile Tested" Stamp: Yes
Strength Rating: 2700# / 12.01kN
Failed at: 3150# / 14.01kN
Percent of Rating Held: 116.7kN
Failure Mode: Outer bundles of cable separated at top of swage, but inner bundle appears to have separated at base of head.
Notes: Slightly bent axle and relatively major flat spots on lobes (no abrasion). "W" stamped on head.

[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample16/sample16a.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample16/sample16b.JPG[/image]
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[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample16/sample16a-fixture.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample16/sample16b-fixture.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample16/sample16_broken.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample16/sample16_broken_side.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample16/sample16_head.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample16/sample16_axle.JPG[/image]

Stem Construction: 5/32" 7x19
Typical Strength Rating for that type of Cable:
Galvanized: 2800# / 12.46kN
Stainless: 2400# / 10.68kN
Failure load of Stem Test: N/A
Location of Stem Failure: N/A

Average Lobe Hardness:
Lobe 1: HRB54
Lobe 2: HRB50
Lobe 3: HRB49
Lobe 4: HRB42

Effective Cam Angle at Various Positions, Side 1:
Red: 16 + 6.5 = 22.5 Degrees
Yellow: 16 + 4.0 = 20 Degrees
Blue: 16 + 0 = 16 Degrees
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample16/sample16a-error-angles.JPG[/image]

Effective Cam Angle at Various Positions, Side 2:
Red: 16 + 8.5 = 24.5 Degrees
Yellow: 16 + 4.0 = 20 Degrees
Blue: 16 + 0.5 = 16.5 Degrees
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample16/sample16b-error-angles.JPG[/image]


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Re: [adatesman] Sample 17: Grey Alien [In reply to]
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Sample 17: Grey Alien
Condition: New
Date Stamp: 409
"Tensile Tested" Stamp: Yes
Strength Rating: 2700# / 12.01kN
Failed at: 2645# / 11.77kN
Percent of Rating Held: 98.0%
Failure Mode: Pulled from fixture with very slightly bent axle and flat spots/abrasion on lobes.
Notes: "W" stamped on head.

[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample17/sample17.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample17/sample17-chart.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample17/sample17-fixture.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample17/sample17_broken_top.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample17/sample17_head.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample17/sample17_axle.JPG[/image]

Stem Construction: 5/32" 7x7
Typical Strength Rating for that type of Cable:
Galvanized: 2600# / 11.57kN
Stainless: 2400# / 10.68kN
Failure load of Stem Test: 2942# / 13.09kN
Location of Stem Failure: 6 bundles separated at swage, 1 bundle separated 1" down from head.

Average Lobe Hardness:
Lobe 1: HRB41
Lobe 2: HRB45
Lobe 3: HRB46
Lobe 4: HRB49

Effective Cam Angle at Various Positions:
Red: 16 + 4.5 = 20.5 Degrees
Yellow: 16 + 4.0 = 20 Degrees
Blue: 16 + 1.0 = 17 Degrees
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample17/sample17-error-angles.JPG[/image]


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Sample 18: Grey Alien
Condition: Used
Date Stamp: 1204
"Tensile Tested" Stamp: No
Strength Rating: 2700# / 12.01kN
Failed at: 2715# / 12.08kN
Percent of Rating Held: 100.6%
Failure Mode: Cable separated at base of head.
Notes: Braze looked good, slight discoloration of wire indicating possible overheating of joint. Orange circular sticker on bottom of trigger bar with "4" written on it. Unit was not disassembled or cross sectioned because owner wants it back intact.

[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample18/sample18.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample18/sample18-chart.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample18/sample18-fixture.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample18/sample18_broken1.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample18/sample18_broken_head3.JPG[/image]

Stem Construction: 5/32" 7x7
Typical Strength Rating for that type of Cable:
Galvanized: 2600# / 11.57kN
Stainless: 2400# / 10.68kN
Failure load of Stem Test: N/A
Location of Stem Failure: N/A

Average Lobe Hardness:
Lobe 1: Not measured
Lobe 2: Not measured
Lobe 3: Not measured
Lobe 4: Not measured

Effective Cam Angle at Various Positions:
Red: 16 + 2.0 = 18 Degrees
Yellow: 16 + 2.5 = 18.5 Degrees
Blue: 16 + 0 = 16 Degrees
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample18/sample18-error-angles.JPG[/image]


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Sample 19: Grey Alien
Condition: New
Date Stamp: 409
"Tensile Tested" Stamp: Yes
Strength Rating: 2700# / 12.01kN
Failed at: 2831# / 12.59kN
Percent of Rating Held: 104.9%
Failure Mode: Pulled from fixture with very slightly bent axle and flat spots/abrasion on lobes.
Notes: "W" stamped on head.

[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample19/sample19.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample19/sample19-chart.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample19/sample19-fixture.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample19/sample19_broken_top.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample19/sample19_head.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample19/sample19_axle.JPG[/image]

Stem Construction: 5/32" 7x7
Typical Strength Rating for that type of Cable:
Galvanized: 2600# / 11.57kN
Stainless: 2400# / 10.68kN
Failure load of Stem Test: 2930# / 13.03kN
Location of Stem Failure: Cable separated at swage.

Average Lobe Hardness:
Lobe 1: HRB47
Lobe 2: HRB45
Lobe 3: HRB47
Lobe 4: HRB41

Effective Cam Angle at Various Positions:
Red: 16 + 5.5 = 21.5 Degrees
Yellow: 16 + 5.5 = 21.5 Degrees
Blue: 16 + 2.5 = 18.5 Degrees
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample19/sample19-error-angles.JPG[/image]


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Sample 20: Yellow Alien
Condition: New
Date Stamp: 509
"Tensile Tested" Stamp: Yes
Strength Rating: 2700# / 12.01kN
Failed at: 2227# / 9.91kN
Percent of Rating Held: 82.5%
Failure Mode: Pulled from fixture with flat spots/abrasion on lobes.
Notes: "W" stamped on head.

[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample20/sample20.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample20/sample20-chart.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample20/sample20-fixture.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample20/sample20_broken_left.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample20/sample20_head.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample20/sample20_axle.JPG[/image]

Stem Construction: 5/32" 7x7
Typical Strength Rating for that type of Cable:
Galvanized: 2600# / 11.57kN
Stainless: 2400# / 10.68kN
Failure load of Stem Test: 2761# / 12.28kN
Location of Stem Failure: Cable separated at swage.

Average Lobe Hardness:
Lobe 1: HRB55
Lobe 2: HRB53
Lobe 3: HRB54
Lobe 4: HRB54

Effective Cam Angle at Various Positions:
Red: 16 + 4.0 = 20 Degrees
Yellow: 16 + 4.0 = 20 Degrees
Blue: 16 + 2.0 = 18 Degrees
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample20/sample20-error-angles.JPG[/image]


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Sample 21: Yellow Alien
Condition: Used
Date Stamp: 599
"Tensile Tested" Stamp: No
Strength Rating: 2700# / 12.01kN
Failed at: 2836# / 12.62kN
Percent of Rating Held: 105.0%
Failure Mode: Pulled from fixture with flat spots/abrasion on lobes.
Notes: Braze looks horribly underfilled.

[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample21/sample21.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample21/sample21_braze5.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample21/sample21-chart.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample21/sample21-fixture.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample21/sample21_broken_right.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample21/sample21_head.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample21/sample21_axle.JPG[/image]

Stem Construction: 5/32" 7x19
Typical Strength Rating for that type of Cable:
Galvanized: 2800# / 12.46kN
Stainless: 2400# / 10.68kN
Failure load of Stem Test: 2775# / 12.34kN
Location of Stem Failure: Cable separated at swage.

Average Lobe Hardness:
Lobe 1: HRB62
Lobe 2: HRB63
Lobe 3: HRB59
Lobe 4: HRB62

Effective Cam Angle at Various Positions:
Red: 16 + 4.0 = 20 Degrees
Yellow: 16 + 2.5 = 18.5 Degrees
Blue: 16 + 1 = 17 Degrees
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample21/sample21-error-angles.JPG[/image]


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Sample 22: Blue Alien
Condition: Used
Date Stamp: None
"Tensile Tested" Stamp: No
Strength Rating: 2200# / 9.79kN
Failed at: 1828# / 8.13kN
Percent of Rating Held: 83.1%
Failure Mode: Pulled from fixture with bent axle and flat spots/abrasion on lobes.
Notes: Nuts on both ends of axle and weep hole in head.

[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample22/sample22.JPG[/image]
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[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample22/sample22_broken_back.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample22/sample22_head.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample22/sample22_axle.JPG[/image]

Stem Construction: 5/32" 7x19
Typical Strength Rating for that type of Cable:
Galvanized: 2800# / 12.46kN
Stainless: 2400# / 10.68kN
Failure load of Stem Test: 3139# / 13.96kN
Location of Stem Failure: 6 bundles of cable separated at swage, 1 bundle separated at head.

Average Lobe Hardness: (Lobes too mangled to get any measurements)
Lobe 1: -
Lobe 2: -
Lobe 3: -
Lobe 4: -

Effective Cam Angle at Various Positions:
Red: 16 + 5.0 = 21 Degrees
Yellow: 16 + 6.5 = 22.5 Degrees
Blue: 16 + 8.5 = 24.5 Degrees
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample22/sample22-error-angles.JPG[/image]


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Sample 23: Blue Alien
Condition: Used
Date Stamp: None
"Tensile Tested" Stamp: No
Strength Rating: 2200# / 9.79kN
Failed at: 1535# / 6.83kN
Percent of Rating Held: 69.8%
Failure Mode: Pulled from fixture with bent axle and flat spots/abrasion on lobes.
Notes: Plastic lower trigger bar, nuts on both ends of axle and weep hole in head.

[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample23/sample23.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample23/sample23-chart.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample23/sample23-fixture.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample23/sample23_broken_left.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample23/sample23_head.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample23/sample23_axle.JPG[/image]

Stem Construction: 5/32" 7x19
Typical Strength Rating for that type of Cable:
Galvanized: 2800# / 12.46kN
Stainless: 2400# / 10.68kN
Failure load of Stem Test: 3092# / 13.75kN
Location of Stem Failure: Cable separated at base of head.

Average Lobe Hardness: (Only room for 1 test on each lobe)
Lobe 1: HRB49
Lobe 2: HRB42
Lobe 3: HRB40
Lobe 4: HRB45

Effective Cam Angle at Various Positions:
Red: 16 – 5.0 = 11 Degrees
Yellow: 16 + 0 = 16 Degrees
Blue: 16 + 2.0 = 18 Degrees
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample23/sample23-error-angles.JPG[/image]


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Aug 15, 2010, 6:34 AM
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adatesman wrote:
Sample 24: Black Alien
Condition: Used
Date Stamp: None
"Tensile Tested" Stamp: No
Strength Rating: 1860# / 8.27kN
Failed at: 1017# / 4.52kN
Percent of Rating Held: 54.7%
Failure Mode: Pulled from fixture with flat spots/abrasion on lobes.
Notes: Nuts on both ends of axle and weep hole in head. Unfortunately I don't have photos of it in the prior to testing and in the fixture, which means I also don't have a photo to calculate the effective angles.

[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample24/sample24-chart.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample24/sample24_broken_left.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample24/sample24_head1.JPG[/image]
[image]www.shariconglobal.com/misc/pulltesting/RSaliens/Sample24/sample24_axle.JPG[/image]

Stem Construction: 5/32" 7x19
Typical Strength Rating for that type of Cable:
Galvanized: 2800# / 12.46kN
Stainless: 2400# / 10.68kN
Failure load of Stem Test: 2724# / 12.12kN
Location of Stem Failure: Top of head above axle broke off.

Average Lobe Hardness: (Only room for 1 test on each lobe, test failed on Lobe 3)
Lobe 1: HRB40
Lobe 2: HRB44
Lobe 3: -
Lobe 4: HRB56

Effective Cam Angle at Various Positions:
Red: Not measured
Yellow: Not measured
Blue: Not measured


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Aug 15, 2010, 8:23 AM
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Quite bizarre this activity. I hope it isn't an attempt to achive by quoting. The only reason I can see for this is some sort of civil law suit. Unsure

Absolutely bizarre. I hope the mods get on top of this.


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I don't see anything wrong with restoring the deleted information. Preservation is good.

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