Reference comparison
Hardware Reference Check
Compare a calculated hardware demand with stored reference WLL rows. Use the comparison as a field aid; verify the exact hardware, configuration, and manufacturer data before use.
Verify the exact product
WLL depends on manufacturer, model, material, loading direction, side-loading limits, installation, and configuration. The exact tag/chart and current manufacturer instructions remain authoritative.
Dataset note: Training reference - max included angle 120°
Reference Inputs
First Stored Row Meeting Demand
Reference size
5/8"
Stored WLL
6,500 lbs
WLL ÷ demand
1.30×
Comparison ratio only; not a design factor or substitute for the exact manufacturer rating.
Stored Reference Rows
| Size | Config | WLL (lbs) | WLL ÷ Demand | Reference Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16" | — | 660 | 0.13× | Below demand |
| 1/4" | — | 1,000 | 0.20× | Below demand |
| 5/16" | — | 1,500 | 0.30× | Below demand |
| 3/8" | — | 2,000 | 0.40× | Below demand |
| 7/16" | — | 3,000 | 0.60× | Below demand |
| 1/2" | — | 4,000 | 0.80× | Below demand |
| 5/8" | — | 6,500 | 1.30× | Meets stored row |
| 3/4" | — | 9,500 | 1.90× | Meets stored row |
| 7/8" | — | 13,000 | 2.60× | Meets stored row |
| 1" | — | 17,000 | 3.40× | Meets stored row |
| 1-1/8" | — | 19,000 | 3.80× | Meets stored row |
| 1-1/4" | — | 24,000 | 4.80× | Meets stored row |
| 1-3/8" | — | 27,000 | 5.40× | Meets stored row |
| 1-1/2" | — | 34,000 | 6.80× | Meets stored row |