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Retraction Forces Explained
KEY-BAK retractors are available in 4 retraction levels; Standard Duty, Heavy Duty, Super Duty and Xtreme Duty. Each level of retraction is a combination of cord material, cord length and spring force.
Retraction Force Options
Cord Options - Polyester, Nylon, Kevlar and Stainless Steel Chain
Length Options - 24" up to 48"
Spring Force Options - 2 oz. up to 20 oz.
Retraction Forces Table
STANDARD DUTY | HEAVY DUTY | SUPER DUTY | XTREME DUTY | |||||||||
MATERIAL | LENGTH | FORCE | MATERIAL | LENGTH | FORCE | MATERIAL | LENGTH | FORCE | MATERIAL | LENGTH | FORCE | |
MINI-BAK | NYLON | 36" | 2OZ. | NYLON | 24" | 4OZ | NOT AVAILABLE | NOT AVAILABLE | ||||
SIDEKICK | KEVLAR | 24" | 4OZ. | NOT AVAILABLE | NOT AVAILABLE | NOT AVAILABLE | ||||||
MID6 | POLYESTER | 36" | 6OZ. | NOT AVAILABLE | NOT AVAILABLE | NOT AVAILABLE | ||||||
ORIGINAL | SS CHAIN | 24" | 8OZ. | KEVLAR | 48" | 8OZ | KEVLAR | 36" | 13OZ | KEVLAR | 28" | 20OZ |
SECURIT | SS CHAIN | 24" | 8OZ | KEVLAR | 48" | 8OZ | KEVLAR | 36" | 13OZ | KEVLAR | 28" | 20OZ |
SUPER48 | SPECIAL ORDER | KEVLAR | 48" | 8OZ | KEVLAR | 36" | 13OZ | KEVLAR | 28" | 20OZ | ||
LOCK48 | SPECIAL ORDER | KEVLAR | 48" | 8OZ | NOT AVAILABLE | SPECIAL ORDER |
Special Ordering
If you have questions or would like to special order your retractors with a custom retraction force please contact our sales department at sales@keybak.com or by calling (909) 923-7800.
30 DAY RETURN POLICY
If you are not happy with your order, for any reason, we will accept returns and provide a refund for up to 30 days from the date your order is delivered. Returns must be in their original condition and have not been used or if they have a manufacturers defect.
We do not refund the original shipping cost or provide return shipping due to buyers remorse or incorrect products ordered. Shipping cost for any issue not being a result of a fulfillment error will be the responsibility of the customer.
RETURNS PROCESS
To start a return e-mail customer service at customerservice@keybak.com or call (909) 923-7800 to receive an RMA number. In order to quickly process your return please make sure to include in your email:
- E-Mail address used to place the order
- Order number
- Reason for the return
- Picture if there was a fulfillment error (damage, wrong product, defect etc...)
Once you receive your RMA number, package your product for shipping and inside include a copy of your receipt and on the outside of the package please label with the RMA number provided. Ship your return to KEY-BAK Attn: Returns P.O. Box 9088 Ontario, CA 91762 USA.
A credit will be issued to your original form of payment within 2 – 3 business days of receipt of your return.
CHANGE ORDER / EXCHANGES
We do not make changes to orders after they are placed. If you wish to change your order, and your order has not been shipped yet, contact customer service at (909) 923-7800 or customerservice@keybak.com to cancel your order and issue a refund. If your order has shipped you will need to process a return following the methods above. We do not refund the original shipping cost or provide return shipping due to buyers remorse or incorrect products ordered.
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Your product is a precision device and if your purchase from fails at any time within one year from date of purchase. With a proof of purchase, we will replace your product with an equal model. If at anytime after the 12 month warranty period ends and your product fails to perform we offer a Lifetime Service Policy. Opening or altering the product in any away voids this warranty.
WARRANTY PROCESS
To start a warranty claim e-mail customer service at customerservice@keybak.com or call (909) 923-7800. In order to quickly process your warranty claim please make sure to include in your email:
- Proof of Purchase
- Reason for the warranty claim
- Picture of product defect if possible
If your claim meets our warranty terms you will receive a shipping label from customer service. Package your product for shipping and inside include a copy of your proof of purchase. Ship your warranty claim to KEY-BAK Attn: Warranty P.O. Box 9088 Ontario, CA 91762 USA.
LIFETIME SERVICE POLICY
The KEY-BAK Lifetime Service Policy applies to all USA made KEY-BAK retractable reels. The Lifetime Service Policy does not apply to KEY-BAK Professional Product Lines including ToolMate and JobTackle.
To service your KEY-BAK retractable reel simply ship us your reel along with this service form and $4.00 per serviced product ($7.00 outside U.S., credit card only) for return postage, KEY-BAK does not cover shipping cost. KEY-BAK will repair or replace your reel with an equal model and ship it back to you.
KEY-BAK recommends that you obtain a tracking number, as KEY-BAK will not be able to confirm receipt of your returned Product. You will be responsible for any damage or missing shipments during the return.
SHIPPING POLICY
Website purchases are charged a flat shipping fee based on the order total, unless otherwise stated in a current promotion. All orders are built to order in the USA, please allow 1-5 business days for your order to process before it is shipped. Once your shipment has been created you will receive shipment tracking information to the email address used to place the order. Shipments go out Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Purchases $49.99 and less - $5.00 Standard Shipping or $15.00 UPS Ground
- Purchases $50 or more - FREE Standard Shipping or $25.00 UPS Ground
Free Standard Shipping - Free Standard Shipping is offered on all orders $50 or more shipped within the United States. Method of shipping is at KEY-BAK's discretion.
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
KEY-BAK accepts orders for the United States through this website. For orders shipped elsewhere, please contact International Sales Department at intlsales@keybak.com
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