Materials & Finish

CUP, BRACKET and CUP WASHER: 1010 Steel.

HANDLE: Die-cast zinc.

SCREW: Low carbon steel.

STRAIGHT PAWL: 1008 Steel; these components are DACROTlZED†.

GROOVE PIN: 1112 Steel, zinc plate, chromate plus sealer.

CURVED PAWL: Die-cast zinc plus chemical protective coating.

WEAR WASHER: Nylon, natural.

CONICAL SPRING: Spring wire, zinc plate, chromate plus sealer.

X WASHER: 1008 Steel, zinc plated plus yellow chromate dip.

FRICTION NUT: 1010 Steel, DACROTlZED†.

For models with mounting studs:

MOUNTING STUDS: Steel, DACROTlZED†.

NUT/LOCKWASHER ASSEMBLIES: NUT: 1020 Steel; LOCKWASHER: Steel; both are zinc plate, chromate plus sealer.

†Registered tradename of Metal Coatings International, Inc.

Strength Guidelines

Force applied to pawl where it contacts frame.

Offset pawl:
Maximum working load: 2670 N (600 lbs.)

Straight pawl:
Maximum working load: 1335 N (300 lbs.)
Average ultimate load (Both Pawl Types): 4450 N (1000 lbs.)