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No, the test was purely for the plate only. So this way if the plate is used in a traditional style you know the ability. After having the test done I can say this with assurance, when using the plate on a ball hitch make sure you know what the hitch is rated for. That will give you your weight limit to work in. I dont advicate trying to put 23,000 lbs of force on the plate in any condition. With that much weight there is sure to be some kind of failur in the system some place eles. I will post the pics later of the test being done.

Looking forward to doing more work with the plate in the near future, I will post some pics of it.
 
That was just one test for the plate its self, of course there will be more test done at diffrent angles, loads, and ball sizes. That is being done this weekend. But I still had to have the plate on its own tested first.
 
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That was just one test for the plate its self, of course there will be more test done at diffrent angles, loads, and ball sizes. That is being done this weekend. But I still had to have the plate on its own tested first.

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Yeah, especially if someones life depends on it.

The plate looks bomber and professionally made.
I would suggest getting it tested in any loading position it is going to be in. Why not call the ball manufacturer and ask them what their opinion is on that specific type of loading and usage. Send them the same pics your showing here.
We know your intentions are good and applaud you for thinking outside of the box.
 
Norm, already all over that. The ball manufacturers just state back the same warnings that come with the ball hitch when you buy it ( understandable). The ball hitch that I have been doing test runs with is a welded ball style. They have the higher rating for pull, so my thought is that they are stronger made.

Test that were done today was a 18:1 MA with a singal 150 lbs man pulling ( plate was attached to the ball hitch). No damage was done at any spot in the system but there was slipping that from the six fingured prucciks.

After slipping happend all was looked up and checked. Main thing I was checking for was to see if there was any stress being applyed to the safety bar. I was able to unscrew with no problems both sides ( that tells you that the ball while loaded is not pushing on the bar). The ball rating when used in a trailer setup is rated up to 6,000 lbs. I think I will also do a side test on a ball only to see what the diffrence betwen loading on the neck and loading on the ball (like a trailer) is. I have a good feeling that the neck loading will be a higher rating then loading on the ball do to the leverage.

If there is any other thoughts on things that you would like seen with a test on this let me know. The more I test the more a rigger can feel good with it.
 
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WOW, did I really spell some of the words the way I just did???? Not my day for writing I guess.

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It comes from reading my post with my spelling.
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Rapid Anchor rigging plate made its first showing at in public at the Harrisburg Fire Expo this past weeend. Had a great response and found a great place with the fire rescue area. Will be on he market soon thru www.prolitespineboards.com Here is a pic of it being used off the back side of a fire rescue truck during a low angle raise.
 

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Rapid Anchor rigging plate made its first showing at in public at the Harrisburg Fire Expo this past weeend. Had a great response and found a great place with the fire rescue area. Will be on he market soon thru www.prolitespineboards.com Here is a pic of it being used off the back side of a fire rescue truck during a low angle raise.

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Here's to a huge success
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