what does low factor of safety mean
Factors of safety, is also known as safety factor, is a term describing the load carrying capacity of a system beyond the expected or actual loads. Essentially, the factor of safety is how much stronger the system is usually that needs to be for an intended load. Safety factors are often calculated using detailed analysis because comprehensive testing is impractical on many projects, such as bridges and buildings, but the structure's ability to carry load must be determined to a reasonable accur
Which means if the equipment if design to has a high factor of safety, the cost to fabricate the equipment will increase and same to the weight too. But if the equipment is design with low cost and low weight, the factor of safety will be low too.