The MAXTRAX CORE SHACKLE is designed to be at the CORE of two interacting MAXTRAX products. The CORE SHACKLE is designed for use with the MAXTRAX WINCH RING 120. Product Features: 14 tonne (28000 lbs ) Minimum Breaking Strength Critically, if the MAXTRAX RECOVERY SYSTEM is overloaded the MAXTRAX Fuse Shackle is designed to be the weakest link, and the expected point of failure. Having a predicable failure point in the event of system overload can allow the user to strategically place their rope dampener to improve the overall safety of the recovery. The MAXTRAX CORE Shackle is designed to be at the CORE of two interacting MAXTRAX Products, and also functions perfectly with the MAXTRAX Winch Ring 120. Product Specifications: Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene and Polyester Weight: 180g Length: 550mm MBS: 14000 kg/30864 lb Care & Maintenance To help prolong the life of your MAXTRAX RECOVERY SYSTEM components, they should be washed off, rinsed with clean fresh water and air dried at the earliest opportunity after use. To protect from external environmental weather factors, components should be stored inside the MAXTRAX RECOVERY KIT BAG. Replacement protective sheaths are available from our website. Safety Recommendations 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. It is advised that the strap must be suited to the gross vehicle mass (GVM) of the lighter of the 2 vehicles used in the recovery process.