ARMY TM 5-5420-212-10-1
MARINE CORPS TM 08676A-10/1-1
(12) Long Reinforcing Link
The long reinforcing link is used to reinforce double story bridges and connects to other reinforcement
components with nose pins. The pin jaws of each link have a guide system built into them and these guides allow easy
insertion of the nose pin. A long link connects the anchor junction block to the post tensioning assembly. The long link is
carried by two personnel.
(1)
PIN JAWS. Take tension load when connected by nose pin to another link in the link chain. Nose pin is inserted
from the outside toward the inside and secured with a retainer clip.
(2)
MALE AND FEMALE GUIDE. Allows easy insertion of nose pin used to connect links.
(3)
OUTER SLOTS. For insertion of the toggle bar that connects the anti-flutter tackle to the link.
(4)
CENTER SLOT For insertion of the toggle bar that connects the light tackle to the link.
(5)
IDENTIFICATION PLATE. The component serial number is marked on this plate.
(13) Short Reinforcing Link
The short reinforcing link is used in double story link reinforced bridges that contain an odd number of bays and is
connected to long links with nose pins. The pin jaws of each link have a guide system built into them and these guides
allow easy insertion of the nose pin. The nose pin is inserted from the outside toward the inside and secured with a
retainer clip. The short link is carried by one person.
The parts of the short link listed below are similar to those of the long link and perform the same functions.
LINK REINFORCING
LINK
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