AustriAlpin steel carabiners are strong and intended for severe duty. It features a subdued black oxide coating for tactical use and protection. AustriAlpin steel carabiners with the asymmetric modified 12mm offset "D" are used for heavy rappelling. They offer optimum durability and strength. Steel is the best choice for severe duty use. Recommended for rescue, ropes course and rappelling. Rated to 7800 lb. load capacity. Heavyweight locks with screw collar. Made in Austria. Size 4.5 in. / 11.4 cm overall. Model TN11AK-X.

Austri Alpin TN11AK-X Specifications:
- 12mm Steel Modified D-Locking
- Gate Opening: 25mm
- Weight: 8.6 oz. / 244 gr
- Diameter: 12mm
- Min Breaking Load, Gate Closed: 40 kN (5,500 lbf) (3000 kg)
- Min Breaking Load, Gate Open: 12 kN (2,697 lbf)
- Black Oxide Coated
- AustriAlpin brand
- Made in Austria
- Model TN11AK-X
- Standards: N 12275:2013 (B), EN 362:2013 (M), UIAA 121

kN - kiloNewton. A Newton is a metric unit of force, mass or amount of matter times acceleration or change in speed over time, equal to about .225 of a pound of force. A kiloNewton would be equal to the weight of 100 kilograms or about a 225 lb. person.

WARNING: Mountaineering and rope work is a potentially hazardous sport. Any person using ANY equipment and gear in any manner is personally responsible for learning the proper techniques involved, assumes all risks, and accepts full and complete responsibility for any and all damages or injury of any kind, including death, which may result from the use of any equipment sold. When you order, you accept these risks and hold Brigade QM harmless. Model: LBD3853.