Chute Parts

Superchute Chain Assembly

Cross sectional view of a 7 x 19 cable 5/16″ diameter

With cable the load is shared over 133 wires. When cable becomes fatigued the wires break one by one over a long period of time with little effect on the overall strength. This is the way cable alerts the user to the need for replacement.

Other Brands Chain

With chain the weight of the entire chute system rests on a single link. If you lose a link then you lose it all with potentially fatal consequences. Chain provides no obvious visible warning before failing. The low quality chain that is used by other chute makers is inconsistent, unreliable & unsafe.

A chain is only as strong as the weakest link.

Factors that can reduce the load bearing capacity of cable assemblies:

• Torsion of the assembly
• Disfigurement, torsional deterioration, wear, erosion, heat and corrosion
• Rapid application of load or shaking
• Application of excessive loads
• Avoiding corrosive substances and welding of cables

Changes have been made to the cable assembly since previous versions. Contact Superchute® for the height and weight limit that applies to your fall. The following 3 limits are designated for fall sections equipped with the original cable assemblies. Check the stamping on the sections to verify when a section was manufactured.(1)

1. A section manufactured in February 1999 or later and still equipped with the original cable assemblies may carry a maximum of 60 sections (200 ft.) or 2000 lbs. of drop, whichever occurs first.(2)
2. A section manufactured between June 1996 and February 1999 and still equipped with the original cable assemblies can carry a maximum of 30 sections (100 ft.) or 1000 lbs. of drop, whichever comes first.(3) Contact us for a cable assembly adjustment if you require a higher drop system with the limits described above
3. A section manufactured prior to June 1996 and still equipped with the original rope assemblies can carry a maximum of 15 sections (50′) or 500 lbs. of drop, whichever comes first.(4) The older rope assemblies use lightweight metal alloy carabiners stamped with the words “KONG – BONAITI – ITALY”. The ‘KONG’ type carabiners are inferior to the current forged clips. For this reason, fall sections using this carabiner on the cable assembly can only be used to erect fall systems less than 50 feet in height or 500 lbs in weight, whichever comes first. Contact us for a cable assembly adjustment if you need a higher fall system with the above limitations. The strength of the ‘KONG’ carabiner is reduced when its hook is not fully closed.

Attention:

• The above information applies to new cable assemblies working together in pairs
• The strength of a cable assembly reduces with wear and abuse
• Maintain safety: inspect cable assemblies regularly and replace when worn
• Do not mix with other brands of falls – use only Superchute® sections and components
• Weight is stamped on each section since 1997
• Contact Superchute® for the height and weight limit that applies to your fall

Note:

Notes: Since June 1996 the month and year of manufacture are marked in each section. The month and year of manufacture is only relevant if the pair of cable assemblies has not been modified.