Wichard HR Snap Shackle – Swivel, Standard Bail, Length 150 mm
The Wichard HR Swivel Snap Shackle with Standard Bail in the 150 mm size is a heavy-duty quick-release fitting designed for very high load running rigging applications on larger sailing yachts. Manufactured in France from HR (High Resistance) stainless steel, it delivers exceptional mechanical strength, fatigue resistance, and long-term corrosion protection in demanding offshore sailing environments.
As the largest size in the Standard Bail range, this 150 mm snap shackle is intended for applications where maximum working load is required while maintaining a clean, low-profile connection. The Standard Bail provides a streamlined attachment to rope loops, spliced eyes, or shackles, reducing bulk and potential snag points on deck. The integrated swivel prevents torsional loading and ensures correct alignment even under extreme tension.
The robust quick-release plunger mechanism allows positive disengagement while the shackle is under load, providing a critical safety function in high-load sail handling systems. With a Safe Working Load of 5200 kg, this model is ideally suited to primary sheets, traveller systems, and major control lines on large performance cruisers and racing yachts.
Key features
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HR stainless steel construction for maximum strength and corrosion resistance
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Standard bail for compact, low-profile high-load connections
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Integrated swivel to eliminate torsional loading under extreme load
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Quick-release mechanism operable under tension
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Highest load capacity in the Wichard HR Standard Bail swivel range
Typical applications
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Primary sheets and critical high-load control lines
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Traveller and heavy-duty trimming systems
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Large performance cruising and racing yachts
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Safety-critical applications requiring rapid release under extreme load
Safe Working Load: 5200 kg
Overall length: 150 mm
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