--- title: FACTOR 55 Blog | FACTOR 55 (7) description: (7) --- # FACTOR 55 News Posts by: ## FACTOR 55 ![](https://blogs.factor55.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_9911-1024x1024.jpg) ### [Factor 55 Wins Big at 2019 King of the Hammers](https://blogs.factor55.com/factor-55-wins-big-at-2019-king-of-the-hammers) Nov 16, 2022 8:47:42 AM | **FACTOR 55 Equipped Racers Podium in All 5 Classes****Including 3 First Place Wins! **2019 King of the Hammers \| 4400 Class 2nd Place- Erik Miller 2019 EMC \| 4500 Class1st... | | --- | [Read More](https://blogs.factor55.com/factor-55-wins-big-at-2019-king-of-the-hammers) ![](https://blogs.factor55.com/hubfs/12-29-4-420x280_c.jpeg) ### [Destructive Testing](https://blogs.factor55.com/destructive-testing) Nov 16, 2022 8:40:08 AM Many of you have inquired about our destructive testing session from last week. Our product development process includes the testing of several design prototypes and small design iterations before we release a product to the public. [Read More](https://blogs.factor55.com/destructive-testing) ![](https://blogs.factor55.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-16%20at%2011.34.18%20AM.png) ### [LDP Destructive Test](https://blogs.factor55.com/ldp-destructive-test) Nov 16, 2022 8:35:48 AM You asked for it, and we listened. From the archives. Pear to Pear hole LDP destructive test clip. Ultimate Breaking Strength: 51,460 lbs Want to know more... [Read More](https://blogs.factor55.com/ldp-destructive-test) ![](https://blogs.factor55.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-23%20at%208.06.32%20AM.png) ### [NEW PRODUCT- Extreme Duty Soft Shackle 10″ and 20″ Available Nov 23rd!](https://blogs.factor55.com/new-product-extreme-duty-soft-shackle-10-and-20-available-nov-23rd) Nov 16, 2022 8:32:39 AM The Factor 55 10 inch and 20 inch diameter Extreme Duty Soft Shackles are made in the USA under the uncompromised Factor 55 quality standards. Like all Factor 55 rigging products, these shackles have been lab and field tested to assure consistent minimum breaking strength values. [Read More](https://blogs.factor55.com/new-product-extreme-duty-soft-shackle-10-and-20-available-nov-23rd) ![](https://blogs.factor55.com/hubfs/IMG_5183-420x280_c.jpeg) ### [Closed System Winching™ Training 101st WMD Civil Support Team](https://blogs.factor55.com/closed-system-winching-training-101st-wmd-civil-support-team) Nov 16, 2022 8:12:03 AM Special thanks to U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jarrod Bunker for arranging a Closed System Winching™ training session with the National Guard’s 101st WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team). These specialized men and women of our Armed Forces (Army/Airforce) are trained to respond to any type of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incident – think terrorist hot zones like bomb making chemicals and materials etc.. [Read More](https://blogs.factor55.com/closed-system-winching-training-101st-wmd-civil-support-team) ![](https://blogs.factor55.com/hubfs/IMG_1417-420x280_c.jpeg) ### [FlatLink Rope Guard Installation Video](https://blogs.factor55.com/flatlink-rope-guard-installation-video) Nov 15, 2022 2:34:00 PM Our new Rope Guard products come with installation instructions but many of you asked for an installation video as well. Well here it is. Please remember to remove the FlatLink and UltraHook products from your winch cables so that you can properly place them on a horizontal surface for easy drive rivet installation. Have a great weekend everyone! #justthefacts [Read More](https://blogs.factor55.com/flatlink-rope-guard-installation-video) ![](https://blogs.factor55.com/hubfs/Enlight185-420x280_c.jpeg) ### [BLACK FRIDAY SALE](https://blogs.factor55.com/black-friday-sale) Nov 15, 2022 2:15:32 PM   [Read More](https://blogs.factor55.com/black-friday-sale) ![](https://blogs.factor55.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/synthetic-rope-uv-protection-300x200.jpg) ### [UV Degradation of Synthetic Winch Rope](https://blogs.factor55.com/uv-degradation-of-synthetic-winch-rope) Nov 15, 2022 2:12:41 PM You asked for it and we listened. Many of you wanted more information on the UV degradation of synthetic winch rope. For off-roaders, UV damage to winch ropes is secondary to the more damaging abrasion and impacts we subject our lines to. But with regard to UV damage, the web is full of anecdotal information about this subject, but what are the real facts? [Read More](https://blogs.factor55.com/uv-degradation-of-synthetic-winch-rope) ![](https://blogs.factor55.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/c365fa78-8bab-4cf9-9f0d-9f3e92786b53.jpg) ### [Are all Fairleads created equal? ](https://blogs.factor55.com/are-all-fairleads-created-equal) Nov 15, 2022 2:05:34 PM Winches do not stop immediately after releasing the “in” button, especially when running the winch at full speed when reeling in your slack winchline. In fact, your winch can continue to reel in up to 12-18 inches of line even after being shut off.  [Read More](https://blogs.factor55.com/are-all-fairleads-created-equal) ![](https://blogs.factor55.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/78530937_2876122459085575_5420647880337653760_o-300x225.jpg) ### [TBT | Tie a knot or Splice the line?](https://blogs.factor55.com/tbt-tie-a-knot-or-splice-the-line) Nov 15, 2022 1:37:40 PM Since a lucky few of you during the holidays may be receiving a new winch equipped with synthetic winch rope, or maybe you are just switching over to synthetic winch rope for safety, it seems like a good time to remind you of the proper way to trail repair a broken winch line. [Read More](https://blogs.factor55.com/tbt-tie-a-knot-or-splice-the-line)