We needed a ladder for a pitch to a dig (frequently visiting) better lasting than leaving an electron (and less "take-able"). To many angled squeezes for a ridged one. So the above is made of chains and 10mm steel bars MIG welded onto the links. I have tested a sample for load (static and dynamic) and you could allow elephants to climb and jump on it in fact the bolt (large ring bolt) would give way first.
Andrew
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Re: Ladder
Seems to work the length is 7M weight 15Kg max load for the chain is 450Kg (static) so a reasonably sized elephant The welding may have compromised the max load slightly.
Andrew
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Bro, elephants weigh a few tons. Unless you forgot to add an extra "zero" to that 450kg lol. Great looking chain though, I think it'll serve that purpose well.