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In this video I show you the Factor 55 ProLink and Splicer. What they are, how they differ, and how to attach them to your winch line. I also cover Closed System Winching. Let me know if you have any questions.
The Factor 55 Splicer:
The world’s first splice on synthetic rope shackle mounting thimble with rope protection and integrated rubber pad.
The unique machined rope passage provides a tough outer barrier to protect against rope impact and abrasion as well as UV exposure protection. Compatible with synthetic ropes up to 1/2″ in diameter.
The Factor 55 ProLink:
Replace conventional winch hooks with the new safer, stronger, and smarter Factor 55 ProLink shackle mount.
Factor 55 introduces the new ProLink shackle mount for winch cables and synthetic ropes. Engineered and machined in the USA from lightweight billet 6061 aluminum, the ProLink provides a safe means to easily attach a standard 3/4″ screw pin shackle to existing winch cable and rope eyes The cable or rope eye is captured into the body of the ProLink by a removable oversized 5/8″ double shear pin. The front of the ProLink provides the precision shackle mounting hole and massive 1.2″ thick mounting tab. The ProLink is compatible with both Hawse and Roller fairleads and snugs neatly against both versions.
The advantages of winching with a screw pin shackle over a conventional winch hook are many:
Screw pin shackles are up to 5X stronger than conventional winch hooks
Conventional hooks are too small to safely fit both ends of a recovery strap
Recover straps cannot slip out of a shackle like they can with hooks
Hook safety latches are not rated for loads and can tear recovery straps
Conventional hook surfaces add higher stresses to recovery strap fibers, resulting in decreased strap ratings
Shackles can be quickly removed and stowed away until needed for winching.
Hooks do not cinch neatly against fairleads and are prone to rattling and loosening
Conventional winch hooks are designed for chains – not commonly used recovery straps
Engineered, Tested, and Made in USA — Patent Pending
Stress analyzed using COSMOS FEA and destructively tested for confirmation
Billet construction — precision machined from 6061-T6 Kaiser Aluminum round bar
16,000 pound max load rating
Fits all steel cables and synthetic ropes up to 3/8″ in diameter
Fits eyes equipped with standard or tube thimbles to 3/8 inch diameters
1.2 inch shackle tab thickness virtually eliminates “shackle rattle”
5/8 inch diameter 6Al-4V titanium double shear pin
Optional EPDM “Rubber Guard” protects alloy Hawse fairleads — rubber barb attachment
Can be installed and removed in minutes — simple snap ring removal
Cinches neatly against all types of fairleads — Hawse or Roller
Beautifully anodized and zinc plated in the USA
Saturday, May 7, 2016
Factor55 ProLink and Splicer - Overview and How To
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Thank you Thank you Thank you for doing this video!!! I have been researching the pro link for a week or so now!! Just in time buddy!! Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteOf course you're a Bronco fan! Did we just become best friends? lol
ReplyDeleteExcellent informative video, thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat info man. I'll have to re-watch this whenever I get my winch.
ReplyDeleteWhat size shackle are you using in video? Do the accept different size shackles? I think I have 3/4...what about 7/8
ReplyDeleteAlso is that the Eclipse Synthetic winch line cover?? If so where can I buy one? I can't find a cover like that anywhere!! please help
ReplyDeletedude ur videos are so cool, I'm new to the Jeep scene and I learned alot thanks man
ReplyDeleteWhat was the tool you used to thread the rope called? Could you please add it to the description? Enjoying your videos. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhy not just connect the d-ring to the line eye?
ReplyDeletegreat video. where do i get one of those needles?
ReplyDeleteGreat video. Love all the step by step how to videos you do. Thanks for making them easy to understand. Keep em coming!!!
ReplyDeletehow did you get orange, I just ordered mine and and they did not have any orange.
ReplyDeleteHey, good video. Did you end up doing a video on how to thin down the end of the Fibre Rope? of have a suggestion on a good one to watch?
ReplyDeleteI love it when I learn new stuff! I seen these things on jeeps around and often wondered 'what are those things' lol I will most defiantly get one or the other (probably the orange one) when I get my winch. Thank you for this video.
ReplyDeleteI only have one recommendation, and that is an overhand knot prior to running the tailing end into the center of the main line. I have seen finger-traps fail when you only insert the running end. P.S. That was a nice bodkin, Wish I had one when I served in the Navy.
ReplyDeletewhat badges are have you earned?
ReplyDeleteHow come you didn't show the difference between the two links. Yes you showed how the rope connect. However you didn't show the differences between the links. The pro link ONLY accepts a shackle where the flat link or the splicer will accept a "hook" from your buddy's winch or with a shackle. Very valuable information to your viewers. The video should be named rope attachments to winches. I have the factor 55 flat link just saying. Know your products and watch your titles plz. Keep the rubber side down👍🏻
ReplyDeleteVery Clean Video! Easy to understand, NO fluff, Keep um coming!
ReplyDeleteHave they stopped selling the Splicer? Can't find it anywhere. No info on their webpage either. :S
ReplyDeletehey was wondering what winch line cover you are using. i live in steamboat and the roads in the winter would destroy a synthetic line but want to upgrade. awesome videos
ReplyDeleteCPO - how long of a chafe guard do you use? Is diameter 1/2"? Thanks. Your videos are very informative, keep em up!
ReplyDeletethanks for the informative videos!! very helpful
ReplyDeletewhere do I buy the tool
ReplyDeletelooks lovely but not convinced mine like your jeep has a problem using the fist one if you are using a snatch block back to your jeep you will need to use a second shackle to attach to the recovery points on the bumper as it wont fit through the and I would be adding one more weak point
ReplyDeletethe second one is lovely but splicing steel wire rope is not easy
hate to tell you, but the word is fid - not fib
ReplyDeleteWhen I first saw the Prolink I thought it was cool but at well over $100 that interest went away quickly. Personally I just use the "D" ring with the hook. Looking up the Splicer Prolink I see the price is about $75, still pricey but getting down in the range of worth it to me, unfortunately I've not jumped on the synthetic bandwagon. Good quality video.
ReplyDeleteAwesome video mate, thanks alot for taking the time to do such an indepth run through. I've been considering one of the Factor55 products for my winch but was concerned about splicing the winch line, your video was super easy to follow and extremely thorough in its analysis. Its gven me the confidence to look at both options now. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteI agree wholeheartedly: "You can never have too much tail."
ReplyDeleteAny chance you have a how to on setting up a new warn rope to the splicer?
ReplyDeleteyou can never get too much tail that is true if you're single
ReplyDeletesend me a link to that winch line drum cover...ive got the same winch, and setup, but that black bag looks ugly
ReplyDeletesplicer look cleaner
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry but proper use and care durring recovery keeps everything together. I've been using a hook on all my rigging for many years and have not had one issue with the open hook. If your worried about something falling out of the hook it's because you ruined the line latch misusing the hook to begin with. these are a complete waste of money.
ReplyDeletereally informative as I'm new to the offroad world and wondered how this worked
ReplyDeleteExcellent Video, Thanks.
ReplyDeleteyour right wheelitzr2 if its a USA made hook, but I've had problems with the safety clasp on them, cable, shackle or strap coming out of them for there easily get damaged, bent or just falling out. I have been using a winch for 37 years at work pulling stuck heavy equipment out, and for safety issues because of the safety clasp failing, I think this is a great product.
ReplyDeletewent all out and got the superhook, Ive never "needed" my winch except to pull out out a jeep or two, not kiddin
ReplyDeleteI honestly don't know why you would NEED this but Smittybilt has them for $60.......
ReplyDeleteI have tried to look up the tool you call a wire basket feb. I have not been able to find. Can you help?
ReplyDeleteDude STOP with the videos your breaking my savings account!! ;)
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