Destruction Tester

Destruction Tester Shackles, round slings, wire rope, chain, blocks we load each piece well past its rated capacity in our test bed so you can see exactly how and when it breaks!

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Finally found some beautiful candidates for destrctive testing Chain hoists! The long awaited pull session coming soon 😎
08/17/2026

Finally found some beautiful candidates for destrctive testing Chain hoists! The long awaited pull session coming soon 😎

08/15/2026

oday we tested a 3/4” master ring paired with two 1” shackles.The master ring put on an incredible display of ductility. It stretched and deformed heavily while somehow staying in one piece the entire time.

The shackle, on the other hand, finally let go at 90,000 lbs.Wild to watch how much these components can take before something gives.

Have you ever seen a master ring stretch while using it? Drop your stories below!

08/14/2026

Part 2 of the homemade soft shackle test.
We took another 5/8” 3-strand poly rope soft shackle (same ones the farmer brought in) and ran it to failure again.

Looped twice with a big knot in the middle. not the traditional soft shackle knot, but still a popular field-built option for a lightweight, easy-to-use connection.
It put up another solid fight before letting go. These things keep surprising us with how much poly rope can handle under load.

Have you ever built or used a soft shackle like this on the job? How did it hold up for you?

08/13/2026

Today we switched things up a bit.
By heavy request we give you an inside look at pull testing. We’ve been training some new riggers on the test bed. You’ll see the loading process, running the machine, and a real proof test from start to finish.

This particular bridle is a 1/2” x 9 ft rated for 8,700 lbs. We used our light spreader triangle to keep the hardware from binding and loaded it double!

It’s not as explosive as our usual break tests, but it gives a clear look inside the same machine that handles both the destruction testing and the real certifications.

The algorithm might not love it as much, but the process is worth seeing if you’ve ever wondered how these proof tests actually go.

Have you ever run a test bed yourself, or watched one happen in person? Drop your stories below.

Music: “Flip Off” by Garrett Gregory
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This week we’ve spent some time setting ourselves up for better and more interesting content. New scales, new cameras, n...
08/07/2026

This week we’ve spent some time setting ourselves up for better and more interesting content. New scales, new cameras, new pulling angles, and a focus on delivering educational (and honestly just plain awesome) results for you all.

This is part of us dialing things in so the destruction tests keep getting sharper and more useful. Appreciate everyone who’s stuck around while we sorted the setup.
More tests, better footage, and clearer numbers coming soon, additionally the long awaited Chain hoist and Climbing gear trials!

What kind of tests are you most looking forward to seeing next?


07/30/2026

Our resident destruction tester is away on a much needed holiday! Today we tested a 5/8” 3-strand poly rope tied into a homemade “soft shackle.”
A local farmer brought this in today. Essentially just looped twice with a big knot in the middle. Easy to take apart, easy to hook up, and built to save a few bucks with a lightweight connection point.

It’s not the traditional soft shackle knot most of us are used to seeing, but this version still held a surprising amount of weight before it finally let go. Pretty impressive what poly rope can take when you push it.

Have you ever seen (or used) a homemade soft shackle like this in the field? We would love to hear your feedback!

Hey fans,We’ve been slacking hard on content lately and I know it. Posting has been inconsistent and the quality of some...
07/27/2026

Hey fans,

We’ve been slacking hard on content lately and I know it. Posting has been inconsistent and the quality of some of the videos hasn’t been where we want it to be.

I want to own that and apologize to those of you who’ve been following along and waiting for more.

Between downtime, shop upgrades, some pretty ruthless inspections, and a few medical situations on our end, things have been stretched thinner than usual. It’s put a real wrench in the destruction testing and regular posting

That said, we’re looking forward to getting back on track. The goal moving forward is to tighten things up, bring the quality back up, and start delivering the kind of content you’ve been asking for.

We Appreciate everyone who’s stuck around through the quiet stretch. More tests, more videos, and better effort coming soon.

Thanks for the patience and support! 🤙🏻

Hook report!We pulled two self-locking positive locking hooks off some old iron this week. One walked in still solid wit...
07/21/2026

Hook report!

We pulled two self-locking positive locking hooks off some old iron this week. One walked in still solid with the trigger working, latch locking tight, ready to clock back in tomorrow with zero issues. Only issue? Vertical roll pin which is no longer allowed by CAODC regulation in our area.

The other? Took a slight beating. The trigger mechanism is weak, causing the visible spread but it’s not done yet. Slap a fresh trigger kit in it, give it a once-over, and this bad boy can rise from the ashes and get back to earning its keep!

Did you spot the failed hook? Drop your verdict below!

07/18/2026

Today we ran a side-by-side break test on 1/4” Grade 100 alloy chain versus 1/4” Grade 30 proof coil chain.

These two chains are built for completely different worlds. Grade 100 is high-strength lifting chain designed for overhead work, while Grade 30 is general-purpose proof coil chain commonly used for securing loads, towing, or tying things down.

coil chain should never be used for overhead applications.Grade 30 simply doesn’t have the safety margin or material properties required for lifting.

Have you ever seen (or caught) someone using the wrong grade of chain for a job? Drop your real stories below.

07/16/2026

Today we pulled apart a 1/4” Grade 30 chunk of chain until failure.

This is proof coil chain, as such is not rated for overhead lifting. Its listed working load limit is only 1,100 lbs. We watched it start deforming after the 4:1 mark and it finally let go at 13,800 lbs.
Grade 30 chain isn’t designed for lifting, but it still put up a surprising fight before it finally let go.

These tests are always interesting to see how different grades and types of chain behave under extreme load. Have you ever seen Grade 30 chain used (or misused) Drop your stories below.

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