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13mm X 13,500 KG Safety Chain Holder - Pair
Safety Chain Holders are a mandatory requirement on all trailers over 3500kg.
ADR Requirements
13.4. ‘Towbars’ – Over 3.5 tonnes ‘ATM’ – Safety Chain Attachments
13.4.1. Except for vehicles designed for use in ‘Road Trains’, the ‘Towbar’ must be fitted with two safety chain attachments, mounted either side of and adjacent to, the tow ‘Coupling’.
13.4.2. Each safety chain attachment provided on the ‘Towbar’ must withstand at least the following static forces, separately applied, without incurring any residual deformation that would interfere or degrade the function of the assembly or any breaks, cracks or separation of components. The static forces must be maintained for not less than 10 seconds:
13.4.2.1. Longitudinal tension in accordance with clause 13.3.1.1; and
13.4.2.2. vertical tension in accordance with clause 13.3.1.3.
13.4.3. ‘Towbar’ safety chain attachments must be fixed to a part of the ‘Towbar’ which is permanently attached to the vehicle. Means of permanent attachment include at least either welding or bolting.
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