Wichard HR Thimble Eye Snap Shackles:
- HR Forged snap shackle (Grade 17.4 PH stainless steel) with thimble eye.
- Allows to splice the halyard directly onto the snap shackle (without using a thimble).
- Avoids the wear of the ropes.
- Free rotation of the snap shackle thanks to the swivel eye.
- The plunger pin is set captive into the hook and cannot become detached.
- Excellent working and breaking loads > Easy to open by pulling the plunger pin (possibility to attach a lanyard).
Applications:
- Snap shackle applications.
- Allows to splice the halyard.
- Applications requiring a free rotation of the snap shackle (for a better sail orientation).