Factor 55 Prolink Winch Recovery Hook

Factor 55 introduces the new ProLink shackle mount for winch cables and synthetic ropes. Engineered and machined in the USA from lightweight billet 6061 aluminium, the ProLink provides a safe means to easily attach a standard 3/4″ screw pin shackle to existing winch cable and synthetic rope eyes.

The cable or rope eye is captured into the body of the ProLink by a removable oversized 5/8″ double titanium 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. All ProLink products come equipped with titanium pins and rubber guards.

Features of Factor 55 Prolink Winch Recovery Hook.

• Screw pin shackles are up to 5X stronger than conventional winch hooks
• Anodised and available in Red, Silver, Black, Blue, Grey
• 16,000 pound max load rating
• 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 fibres, 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

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Factor 55 UltraHook 

The world’s safest winch hook.

Featuring Industry first Closed System Shackle Mount hole machined into the body of the hook, safety latch retraction pocket resulting in a clear throat opening, integrated secondary safety latch locking feature-latch locking pin stored in the body of the UltraHook which can be removed and inserted in to the hook tip, locking the latch into place.

EPDM rubber pads for fairlead protection, titanium double shear pin, and a finger grip feature that promotes proper “Hook Up” orientation.

The first winch hook that can be stored against your fairlead protecting either your hawse or roller style fairlead from a metal to metal connection.

Factor 55 UltraHook Technical Specifications.

• Now available in blue, orange, green, yellow.
• The industry’s first winch hook with an integrated shackle pin mount
• Two methods of use: conventional hook opening, or shackle mount
• Shackle pin mount allows the safer practice of Closed System Winching
• Finger grip feature promotes proper “Hook Up” orientation
• Double locking safety clasp – lock the safety clasp with the included clevis pin
• Latch lock clevis pin stored conveniently in hook body
• Integrated EPDM rubber pads for fairlead surface protection
• Max opening deformation clearly laser engraved
• Lightweight – Precision CNC machined 7000 series Military Grade Aluminium
• No rope splicing required – double shear pin design accepts rope/cable eyes
• Designed for both steel cables and synthetic winch ropes
• Foldable to stow rattle free against fairleads
• Shackle pin mounting hole accepts ¾ shackle pins (.875” diameter)
• For rope and cable diameters up to 3/8’’
• Available in the Military Specification Hard Anodising (Mil-A-8625 F Type III) Grey
• 5/8” diameter 6AI-4V grade V titanium double shear pin
• Max Rated Load: 16,000 pounds
• Ultimate Strength – Hook Throat Opening: 31,000 pounds
• Ultimate Strength – Shackle Pin Mount: 48,000 pounds
• Weight: 32oz

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Factor 55 Flatlink Shackle Winch Recovery Hook 

Eliminate the conventional winch hook and replace it with a safer and stronger FlatLink shackle thimble and D-ring.

The FlatLink shackle mount is the Industry’s first folding shackle mount for recovery winches. With less than 1.75 inches of thickness, the Flatlink will work with all roller fairlead license plate mounting brackets. Conventional winch hooks can cut and fray recovery straps and often allow strap ends to escape during momentary slack cycles of a typical winching recovery. Screw pin shackles do not allow strap loops to escape due to the secure screw pin attachment.

The FlatLink does not require splicing and is compatible with steel cables or synthetic ropes up to 3/8 inches in diameter. The cable eye is retained in the FlatLink by a 5/8 inch diameter grade 5 steel double shear pin and internal snap ring. It is installed easily in minutes. The EPDM Rubber Guards protect alloy fairleads and are securely attached to the FlatLink with 4 barbed tips. The FlatLink stows neatly against either roller or Hawse type fairleads and is designed to be used with common 3/4 inch shackles. MADE IN THE USA, the FlatLink is constructed of 6000 series billet aluminium and is anodised/powder coated in 5 different colours. 

Factor 55 FatLink Shackle Product Features

• Precision machined from 6000 series aluminium
• Compatible with all roller fairlead license plate mounting brackets
• When folded flat – less than 1.75 inches of thickness
• Weight – 23 ounces
• Max load rating : 16,000 pounds
• Ultimate failure : greater than 40,000 pounds
• Fits steel cables and synthetic winch ropes to 3/8 inch diameters
• EPDM Rubber Guard protects alloy fairleads and cushions line stowage.
• Simple snap ring removal for shear pin.
• Fits common 3/4 shackles/D-Rings
• Eliminates hook rattle and fairlead damage.
• Dimensions: 129mm x 82mm x 44mm

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Factor 55 Hitchlink 2.0 Receiver Product Description.

• Use your receiver as a recovery tow point.
• Lightweight precision CNC machined 6000 series aluminium.
• Weighs only 1.9 pounds/861 grams.
• Steel versions weigh up to 8 pounds Rated at 9500 pounds
• Ultimate failure at 51,000 pounds
• Fits standard 2 inch receivers Fits common ¾ screw pin shackles/D-Rings Anodised or powder coated for oxidation protection
• MADE IN USA
• WARNING: Never exceed factory receiver hitch pull rating Always use a quality steel alloy 5/8” hitch pin Always pull in line with the hitch, do not bind or side load the shackle.

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FlatLink Expert Product Features

The FlatLink E (Expert) is a variation of our popular foldable standard FlatLink winch shackle mount. The FlatLink E provides a means to eliminate the conventional winch hook and replace it with a safer and more secure screw pin shackle resulting in a CLOSED SYSTEM WINCHING operation.

The large pear shaped shackle mounting hole allows for attachment to either the pin or bow end of common screw pin shackles, as well as common OEM recovery points. This makes the new FlatLink E more versatile than the current FlatLink design, but it also adds the possibility of a dangerous shackle side loading condition (See Picture), especially during momentary slack conditions. A shackle side loading condition is not possible with our standard FlatLink shackle mount due to the shackle pin mounting constraint.

For the recreational off roader we highly recommend the safer standard FlatLink product, not the FlatLink E. This way the winch operator does not have to monitor whether the shackle may have shifted and rotated in the recovery tackle. The FlatLink E is only available in the Military Specification Anodising (Mil-A-8625 F Type III) hard anodised grey finish. Conventional winch hooks can cut and fray recovery straps and often allow strap ends to escape during momentary slack cycles of a typical winching recovery. Screw pin shackles do not allow strap loops to escape due to their secure screw pin attachment.

The FlatLink E does not require splicing and is compatible with steel cables or synthetic ropes up to 3/8 inches in diameter. The cable eye is retained in the FlatLink E by a 5/8 inch diameter 6Al4V Titanium double shear pin and internal snap ring. Installation takes only minutes. The EPDM Rubber Guards protect alloy fairleads and are securely attached to the FlatLink E with 4 barbed tips each.  

The FlatLink stows neatly against either roller or Hawse type fairleads and is designed to be used with common 3/4 inch shackles. MADE IN THE USA, the FlatLink is constructed of 6000 series billet aluminium and is anodised/powder coated in 5 different colours.

Factor 55 FatLink"E" Expert Shackle Product Features

• Precision machined from 6000 series aluminium
• Compatible with all roller fairlead license plate mounting brackets
• When folded flat – less than 1.75 inches of thickness
• Weight – 23 ounces
• Max load rating : 16,000 pounds
• Ultimate failure : greater than 40,000 pounds
• Fits steel cables and synthetic winch ropes to 3/8 inch diameters
• EPDM Rubber Guard protects alloy fairleads and cushions line stowage.
• Simple snap ring removal for shear pin.
• Fits common 3/4 shackles/D-Rings
• Eliminates hook rattle and fairlead damage.

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Factor 55 Winch Hawse Fairlead Product Description

• Factor 55 introduces a new line of Aluminium Hawse Fairleads.
• The 1.0 and 1.5 fairleads are CNC machined from 1 and 1.5 inch thick USA 6000 series aluminium bar.
• The industry standard fairlead thickness is .75 inches thick.
• The thicker aluminium bar results in a larger outer fillet radius for the synthetic rope to slide against.
• This results in less stress on the rope fibres during high angular pulls, increasing the life of your synthetic rope.
• These fairleads come in a durable MIL-A-8625F TYPE III gun metal grey hard anodised finish with a laser engraved logo.
• For synthetic winch rope only.
• MADE IN THE USA
• WARNING! Always confirm that the synthetic rope cannot make contact to any sharp edges like the opening in the steel fairlead mounting plate or bumper opening. 

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Factor 55 introduces a new Aluminium Hawse Offset Fairlead. These 1.5 fairleads are CNC machined from 1.5 inch thick USA 6000 series aluminium bar. The industry standard fairlead thickness is .75 inches thick.

The thicker aluminium bar results in a larger outer fillet radius for the synthetic rope to slide against. This results in less stress on the rope fibres during high angular pulls, increasing the life of your synthetic rope. The Offset fairleads are the industry's first Hawse Offset fairlead compatible with larger %u00bd inch diameter rope tube thimbles.

The rope slot height opening is taller to allow the larger %u00bd%u201d tube thimbles to pass through. There is also a machined outer corner chamfer to reduce rope stress for those than plan on using the winch as a front suspension %u201csuck down%u201d device. These fairleads come in a durable MIL-A-8625F TYPE III gun metal grey hard anodised finish with a laser engraved logo.

What is the best surface finish for Hawse aluminium fairleads? Without a doubt it is a Type III hard anodised coating. Not cosmetic Type II anodised finishes, not powder coated, and not raw or polished aluminium. Why? Because a hard coating can resist the abrasion damage from a dirty/gritty synthetic winch rope rubbing across it. Especially during extreme side pulls where rope fibre stresses are extremely high. A Mil-A-8625 Type III hard anodised finish leaves a .002%u201d thick Al₂O₃ ceramic coating that is in the top 5 hardest materials known to mankind (See chart under Corundum/Sapphire). Not too far away from diamond hardness actually. Another valuable material property from hard anodised coatings are the low coefficients of friction. Low friction = lower rope heat. Only drawback? Hard anodising is not offered in typical bright and fancy anodised colours. All Factor 55 fairleads only come in Mil-A-8625 hard grey finishes. Not fancy, but it is the proper finish to extend the life of your synthetic rope.

Overall Dimension: 11.75? x 3.25?

Offset Opening: .80?

Thickness: 1.5?

For synthetic winch rope only.

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Factor 55 Rope Guard Ultrahook Product

DOES NOT INCLUDE ULTRAHOOK MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY. ROPE GUARD ONLY

For you hardcore off-roaders and off-road trainers, the new UltraHook Rope Guard provides complete synthetic rope protection from damaging UV light as well as impact and abrasion damage.  As you can see, when using the Rope Guard, all exposed synthetic rope surfaces are positioned behind the guard and fairlead, allowing you to use the Rope Guard as a skid surface when attempting to climb tall vertical obstacles.

Made from Kaiser billet 6000 series aluminium and clear anodised for corrosion protection.

Easy installation with 4 drive rivets. Keep your synthetic winch rope where it belongs – out of the sun and behind the fairlead.

FOR THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT APPLICATIONS;

FACTOR 55 ULTRAHOOK

Factor 55 Rope Guard suitable for Flatlink Products

DOES NOT INCLUDE FLATLINK MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY. ROPE GUARD ONLY

The Rope Guard for the FlatLink line of products. This includes the FlatLink, FlatLink E, and the new Flat Splicer and FlatLink Multimount products. For you hardcore off-roaders and off-road trainers, the new Rope Guard provides complete synthetic rope protection from damaging UV light as well as impact and abrasion damage. As you can see, when using the Rope Guard, all exposed synthetic rope surfaces are positioned behind the guard and fairlead, allowing you to use the Rope Guard as a skid surface when attempting to climb tall vertical obstacles.

 Factor55 Rope Guard suitable for Flatlink suits the following Products

• FACTOR 55 FLATLINK
• FLATLINK E
• FLATLINK MULTIMOUNT
• FLAT SPLICER

Factor 55 Fast Fid Splicing Tool

The Fast Fid is a rope splicing tool designed for rapid repairing/splicing of synthetic winch lines. The compact 2 piece design includes a unique wire grip for holding the end of winch ropes. No tape or other tools required. Trail repair takes only minutes. Machined from billet aluminum, anodized for corrosion protection. Laser engraved rope bury data along with measuring scale. Convenient cordura carry pouch with belt loop.

Previous winch rope repair challenges have been eliminated with the Fast Fid. Winch rope trail repair has been reduced to only minutes. No additional hardware/tape required to repair or splice your synthetic winch line. Synthetic winch line is held firmly by the wire grip.

For synthetic rope diameters 3/8-5/8″

Patent Pending

Made in USA

Fast Fid Product Video

Factor 55 SHORTY STRAP Description

At Factor 55 we have been using a version of our custom ultra short flat straps for years to assist in a variety of useful vehicle recovery applications. These short straps are not constructed like typical recovery/snatch straps. The Shorty Straps are not designed to store energy from stretch. They are designed to serve as a versatile short soft link to attach to vehicles and are constructed of an ultra low stretch (low energy storage) polyester, not high stretch nylon like typical snatch straps.

The applications vary from easily attaching to vehicles that are not equipped with recovery points, to using your winch and Shorty Strap to field repair/straighten bent steering components like tie rods and drag links. The inherit flat shape of the straps prevent the straps from rolling and twisting when attached to tubular shapes like bumper stingers, steering components, and nerf bars. We prefer flat straps over round ropes for this reason. Even polyester webbing materials retain a small element of material stretch and since the total energy stored is a function of the % of stretch and the overall length of the strap, we have designed the strap to be as short as possible but still retain the necessary webbing overlap and stitch count necessary for the rated loads.

The overall length of the Shorty Straps is 3 feet, and this is reduced to only 1.5 feet long when used in the common basket configuration. Low stretch/energy storage equates to less recoil energy during a possible component failure.

• These straps are manufactured in the USA to Factor 55 specifications by the Certified Sling Corporation, the parent company to the well known Bubba Rope Company.
• SHORTY II and SHORTY III FEATURES Manufactured in the USA from low stretch Polyester webbing.
• Overall length of 3 feet. Available in 2 and 3 inch widths
• Weight : Shorty II – 1 lb, 1 oz. Shorty III – 1lb,8 oz.
• Durable Cordura abrasion guard for reinforced eyes and webbing seams.
• Working Load Limits clearly labeled for straight, basket and choker configurations

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Factor 55 The Splicer Product Details

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.

NOTE: Unlike the Factor 55 ProLink and Flatlink shackle mount products, The Splicer requires synthetic rope splicing knowledge.  We recommend either the locking Brummel Splice or Long Bury Splice. There are many rope splicing video tutorials available on the web.

Technical Specification Factor 55 the Splicer

• Replace conventional winch hooks with a safer more secure shackle/D-ring
• The Industry’s first splice on winch rope thimble with impact & UV protection
• Unique machined rope path provides complete rope protection
• Safer recoveries through Closed System Winching
• Lightweight – Precision CNC machined 6000 series Military Grade Aluminium
• For synthetic winch rope only
• Integrated EPDM rubber pad for fairlead protection
• Connects to both the pin and bow end of common ¾” screw pin shackles
• Connects to the pin ends of 7/8” and 1” screw pin shackles
• For synthetic winch rope diameters up to ½”
• Available in Military Spec Hard Anodizing (Mil-A-8625 F Type III) and powder coated finishes
• Weight: 25oz

MADE IN THE USA

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Product Description The winch lock bolt is a custom 3/8-16 precision security bolt made from 1045 carbon alloy steel heat treated to Grade 5 yield strength. The key patterned head bolt is proprietary and the matching key is not available at your local retail hardware store. The winch lock bolt cannot be removed with ordinary screw drivers, pliers, or commonly sold security bits. Simply substitute one of your winch mounting bolts with the “Winch Lock” bolt and your winch is protected – simple! Fits all winches with standard 3/8 -16 mounting hardware- shank length 1.25 inches Features: Made from heat treated 1045 carbon steel, zinc chromate corrosion protection Proprietary security key pattern Hidden spring lock washer pocket ensures gapless installation 60 degree head taper to prevent removal with pliers Simple fail proof design : no clumsy traditional key mechanisms to corrode/fail Special coded security key allows for both end, and side access All Factor 55 products are designed and engineered in the United States using state of the art CAD (Computer Aided Design) and analysis tools.

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Factor 55 Prolink Bridle description

The ProLink Bridle provides winch owners with a means to replace the conventional winch hook with a safer and stronger screw pin shackle/D-ring. The ProLink Bridle is a multiple shackle mount product designed for winch cables.  The ProLink Bridle is a specialised commercial product designed primarily for the towing industry.

The three individual shackle mounting holes allow the winch operator to mount fixed length bridle links to the outside positioned holes for common bridle towing, as well as a single centred shackle mounting point for a conventional single shackle recovery point. Dedicated shackle mounting points prevent dangerous shackle side loading conditions due to the pivoting feature of the shackle pin mounting hole. This allows for Closed System Winching techniques to be applied.

For commercial high repeating bridle towing, dedicated self centring shackles result in a safer means to bridle tow.  This ProLink Bridle operation is similar to fish plate towing used in the ship towing industry where boat yaw is undesirable. Like all models in the ProLink family, the ProLink Bridle is engineered and made in the USA  from 6000 series billet aluminium and is equipped with a 6Al-4V titanium double shear pin. The ProLink Bridle is only available in the Military Specification Anodising (Mil-A-8625 F Type III) hard anodised grey finish.

Made in the USA

Factor 55 Prolink Bridle Technical Specifications 

MADE IN USA

• Machined from 6000 series billet aluminium.
• 5/8 diameter Titanium double shear pin
• 4.5 inches tall, 5.25 inches in wide, 3.5 inch base diameter
• Working Load Limit of 16,000 pounds
• Ultimate failure of greater than 42,000 pounds
• Fits all steel cables and synthetic ropes up to 3/8inch diameter
• EPDM “Rubber Guard” protects alloy Hawse fairleads and cushions line stowage
• Simple snap ring shear pin retainment