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Webbing Comparison Chart – Compare Nylon, Polyester & Polypropylene Webbing

AGM stocks a variety of webbing widths ranging from commercial 1”, 1-3/4” and 2” to MIL-Spec 1” and 1-3/4” in high-strength nylon, non-slip, abrasion-resistant bulked nylon, minimum stretch, sun-resistant polyester & low-cost polypropylene. This webbing can be supplied in rolls or in lengths cut to order. A variety of colors are available. The webbing ranges in breaking strengths from 700 lbs. to 10,000 lbs.

This Webbing Comparison Chart is a quick reference sheet that compares nylon, polyester & polypropylene webbing characteristics. If you require additional information, please contact AGM’s Engineering Department.

Quick-Adjust Tie Down Shelving Can Be Adjusted Without Tools

AGM’s quick-adjust shelving is available in lengths of 24" to 144" & in widths of 12" or 18". Brackets are available in either 12" x 12" or 12" x 18" configurations & can be adjusted vertically in 1" increments so that shelving can be placed as close as 12" to each other or above the deck.

Tie downs are available as quick-disconnect loop straps with ratchet fasteners or as quick-disconnect KevLok fastener straps with quarter-turn end-fittings. Three different cross sections of track are available in lengths up to 72".

Cost of reconfiguration is less than 2 man hours. Conventional reconfiguration cost would be more than original installation.

Two-Way High Flow Valve Automatically Moves Large Amounts of Air in Short Periods of Time

This TA790 high flow valve is intended for applications requiring the moving of large amounts of air in short periods of time, automatically. The TA790 offers both pressure & vacuum relief at an opening point of 0.50 psi ± 0.25 psi in both directions. Rapid decompression, or explosive decompression, is becoming a more common requirement for airborne military packages. This requirement has presented a very difficult design challenge. One solution to this requirement has been the use of rupture disks which require replacement if used or if accidentally over-pressurized.

New Desiccator Plug

AGM’s new desiccator plug contains 1 gram of molecular sieve desiccant & is intended for use in a 9/16-24 threaded boss.  It is sealed using the provided nitrile (or Buna-N) synthetic rubber o-ring. Construction is a clear anodized, aluminum alloy housing with a porous polyethylene filter & is installed with a standard flat-blade screwdriver.

Contact AGM's Engineering Department if your application requires alternative materials, finishes or custom lengths.

What is the Shockmaster’s Area of Response?

The Shockmaster shock indicator has a hemispheric response: it indicates shocks from all directions radial to the unit, axial shocks to the base from beneath & shocks from all directions between these planes. It will not register axial shocks applied to the dome from above. Models are also available with axial (base) response only.

Two Shockmasters are usually sufficient for even the largest of packaged items & one may be adequate if there is no possibility of the equipment being shocked from above.