Xprt grip clip test results
Grip CliP Testing
To make sure the XPRT Grip Clip holds up under real-world conditions, we had it tested by LMATS - an independent, NATA-accredited testing lab used by major industries across Australia. The tests simulated common ladder scenarios where slips and falls can happen: leaning sideways, stepping from a ladder onto a roof, or transferring your weight back onto the ladder.
In all cases, the Grip Clip helped keep the ladder stable under load. It withstood over 70kg of pulling force without breaking, and in most cases, showed no damage to the clips themselves. It’s not a guarantee against falls, but it does help prevent unexpected movement - especially when working at awkward angles or shifting your weight from ladder to roof and back again.
Lateral and outwards test
Lateral (sideways) and Outwards (away from gutter)
In sideways tests, the clips gradually slid along the gutter edge at around 28–33kg of force, but didn’t break. In outward tests, they held between 54–72kg, depending on the setup, with minimal damage to the clips themselves.
These results show the XPRT Grip Clip doesn’t snap or fail suddenly, and helps resist the kinds of movements that can cause a ladder to shift when you least expect it.
tensile test
What’s tensile testing and why does it matter?
Tensile testing is a way to measure how much pulling force something can handle before it breaks. For the Grip Clip, this means stretching the bungee cord until it fails so we know exactly how much load it can take in real use. This is important because the bungee is what keeps tension on the clips and helps hold the ladder in place.
In testing, the bungee held up to 75kg of pulling force before failing. Most samples showed the cord or sheath failing before the metal clips, meaning the core materials absorbed the force as designed. This gives us real confidence that the XPRT Grip Clip performs reliably when tension is applied, such as when a person's weight shifts on the ladder or pulls sideways during use.
