Wichard HR Snap Shackle – Swivel, Standard Bail, Length 130 mm
The Wichard HR Swivel Snap Shackle with Standard Bail in the 130 mm size is a heavy-duty quick-release fitting designed for high-load running rigging applications on sailing yachts. Manufactured in France from HR (High Resistance) stainless steel, it offers outstanding strength, fatigue resistance, and long-term corrosion protection in demanding offshore environments.
This 130 mm version extends the load capacity of the Standard Bail range while maintaining a clean, low-profile connection. The Standard Bail provides a streamlined attachment to rope loops, spliced eyes, or shackles, making it well suited to installations where minimising bulk and snag points is important. The integrated swivel prevents torsional loading and ensures correct alignment under load during trimming and adjustment.
The precision-engineered quick-release plunger allows reliable disengagement even when the shackle is under tension, delivering an essential safety advantage in high-load sail handling systems. With a Safe Working Load of 3200 kg, this snap shackle is ideally suited to primary sheets, traveller systems, and major control lines on performance cruisers and racing yachts.
Key features
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HR stainless steel construction for high strength and corrosion resistance
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Standard bail for compact, streamlined connections
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Integrated swivel to eliminate torsional loading under high load
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Quick-release mechanism operable under tension
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High load capacity in a 130 mm low-profile format
Typical applications
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Primary sheets and major control lines
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Traveller and high-load trim systems
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Performance cruising and racing yachts
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Safety-critical applications requiring rapid load release
Safe Working Load: 3200 kg
Overall length: 130 mm
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