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I was talking to a chain manufacturer today about the problem at the masterlinks and he asked me if we were using a press fit master link or a slip fit. This is not referring to the rivet or clip securement it is how the sideplate actually slides onto the pins. He says a slip fit piece can create issues with o-rings ability to maintain a good seal when pushed to their limits and supposedly the press fit plates are much better. He also said that a slip fit plate will create a wink link in the chain that is up to 30% weaker in the chain and is why many people see failues there first.