Weak Point,is designed for use with braided line where high pulling forces are anticipated.Internally the line is secured by means of an initiator clamp in conjunction with a tapered sleeve and slips.This configuration allows for very high line pull with minimum slippage.The tool also incorporates an emergency release feature that acts as a weak point should the toolstring become stuck,allowing the upper portion of the rope socket to be retrieved with the braided line intact.

The weak point consists of a series of shear pins of pre-determined strength,which are sheared using a pre-determined over-pull.