hardware

Stainless steel is naturally corrosion resistant. What gives stainless its resistant properties is the formation of a protective chromium oxide skin on the surface of the metal, protecting the base metal (and importantly the iron present) from exposure to moisture and therefore preventing the formation of iron oxide or rust. This is important for baby hammock parts because it avoids the risk of corrosion weakening the essential parts that take the baby’s weight. Also, high quality stainless steel does not flake or peel, even when repetitively in contact with other metal.

Our baby hammock springs have zero initial tension which means they will not snap shut on the re-bound, thus giving your baby a more gentle and flowing bounce. All our springs have a safety strap to protect it from over-stretching.

 

Hardware Strength Testing.

All of our Nature's Sway hardware, has been tested on a 158 tonne computer-controlled testing bed, calibrated by Australian Calibrating Services.

All metal parts have a minimum breaking weight of 200kg (440lb).

Stainless Steel Chain
4mm stainless steel chain, part no CHSSR04
Examination type: Destructive test
Load applied to destruction: 800kg

Stainless Steel Karabiner
5mm stainless steel karabiner, part no KBSS05
Examination type: Destructive test
Load applied to destruction: 300kg

Stainless Steel Quick link
3.5mm stainless steel quick link, part no QLSS03.5
Examination type: Destructive test
Load applied to destruction: 300kg

Stainless Steel D-Shackle
6mm stainless steel wide dee shackle, part no SHDSSWB06
Examination type: Destructive test
Load applied to destruction: 1800kg

Stainless Steel Swivel
Examination type: Destructive test
Load applied to destruction: 280kg

Spring and Internal Safety Webbing Strap
Examination type: Destructive test
Load applied to destruction: 300kg