Wire rope and rigging hardware are used for lifting, load securing, and structural support in marine, industrial, and commercial applications. Products such as wire rope slings, aircraft cable, swaged assemblies, sockets, eye-and-eye slings, and heavy-duty rigging components provide reliable connections for lifting systems. Manufactured from galvanized or vinyl-coated steel, they are designed for strength, durability, and safe operation under demanding working conditions.
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 10303 Shackle Key with bottle opener is a compact, versatile tool crafted from 316L stainless steel, serving both as a shackle key and a convenient bottle opener for onboard use. It weighs 29.8 g and is intended for sailing accessories.
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$ 14.13
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 10304 Shackle Key with awl combines a shackle key and spike in one tool, made of 316L stainless steel. It weighs 109 g and is suitable for various sailing tasks.
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$ 33.77
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 11203 6 mm D-Shackle is forged from HR 17.4 PH stainless steel, providing exceptional strength and reliability for industrial lifting and attachment. It supports a working load of 1040 kg, a WLL of 460 kg, and a breaking load of 2300 kg, weighing 24 g and CE marked for high-load applications, but not for mooring.
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$ 27.13
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 11204 8 mm D-Shackle is a forged HR 17.4 PH stainless steel shackle offering high performance for industrial lifting, with a working load of 1760 kg, WLL of 820 kg, and breaking load of 4100 kg. It weighs 52 g, is CE marked, and is designed for demanding high-load applications, excluding mooring.
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$ 43.29
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 11205 10 mm D-Shackle forged in HR 17.4 PH stainless steel handles high industrial loads, providing a working load of 2640 kg, WLL of 1200 kg, and breaking load of 6000 kg. It weighs 102 g, CE marked, and is intended for robust lifting and attachment tasks, not for mooring.
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$ 63.79
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 11206 12 mm D-Shackle in HR 17.4 PH stainless steel is suited for very high load industrial use, offering a working load of 3600 kg, WLL of 2000 kg, and breaking load of 10000 kg. It weighs 192 g and is CE marked, designed for reliable high-load applications while excluding mooring.
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$ 93.52
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 11207 14 mm D-Shackle is forged from HR 17.4 PH stainless steel to provide maximum strength, supporting a working load of 5120 kg, WLL of 2400 kg, and breaking load of 12000 kg. Weighing 304 g and CE marked, it is intended for heavy industrial lifting and attachment, not for mooring.
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$ 158.17
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 11208 16 mm D-Shackle in HR 17.4 PH stainless steel offers superior strength for extremely high industrial loads, with a working load of 6800 kg, WLL of 3800 kg, and breaking load of 19000 kg. It weighs 464 g and is CE marked, designed exclusively for demanding lifting applications.
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$ 191.66
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 11209 20 mm D-Shackle forged from HR 17.4 PH stainless steel handles extreme industrial loads, featuring a working load of 8800 kg, WLL of 5600 kg, and breaking load of 28000 kg. It weighs 860 g, is CE marked, and intended solely for high-load lifting and attachment, not mooring.
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$ 329.06
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 11215 Long 10 mm D-Shackle is a high-resistance HR 17-4 PH stainless steel shackle designed for industrial lifting, offering a working load of 2640 kg, WLL of 1200 kg, and breaking load of 6000 kg. It weighs 164 g and provides enhanced strength compared to standard 316L stainless steel shackles.
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$ 102.47
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 11240 14 mm Bow Shackle is forged from HR 17-4 PH stainless steel for superior strength, ideal when multiple attachments are needed. It supports a working load of 5120 kg, WLL of 2400 kg, and breaking load of 12000 kg, weighs 364 g, CE marked, and is for industrial lifting only.
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$ 181.27
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 11244 8 mm Bow Shackle, made from HR 17-4 PH stainless steel, provides strength for high-load applications with limited space for attachments. It supports a working load of 1760 kg, WLL of 820 kg, and breaking load of 4100 kg, weighs 68 g, CE marked, and is intended solely for industrial lifting.
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$ 53.39
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 11245 10 mm Bow Shackle is engineered from HR 17-4 PH stainless steel for high-load industrial lifting, allowing multiple attachments. It has a working load of 2640 kg, WLL of 1200 kg, and breaking load of 6000 kg, weighs 136 g, CE marked, and is not for mooring.
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$ 84.58
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 11246 12 mm Bow Shackle forged in HR 17-4 PH stainless steel manages high industrial loads while accommodating multiple attachments. It supports a working load of 3600 kg, WLL of 2000 kg, and breaking load of 10000 kg, weighs 224 g, and is CE marked, designed for demanding lifting applications excluding mooring.
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$ 107.67
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 11247 bow shackle is forged from HR 17.4 PH stainless steel and designed for heavy-duty industrial use, offering space for multiple lines or cables and a working load of 6800 kg with a breaking load of 19000 kg.
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$ 207.82
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 11248 bow shackle, made from HR 17.4 PH stainless steel, provides high strength and versatility for industrial applications, accommodating several lines or cables safely with a working load of 8800 kg and a breaking load of 28000 kg.
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$ 346.37
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 11249 bow shackle is a 24 mm high-resistance stainless steel component engineered for maximum working and breaking loads in industrial lifting tasks, supporting multiple line attachments with a working load of 12800 kg and breaking load of 35000 kg.
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$ 516.67
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 11603 MXEvo 6 mm block with captive pin is crafted in 316L stainless steel, optimized for heavy loads while reducing rope wear, suitable for halyard purchases and flying sail furler terminals with a working load of 1040 kg.
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$ 68.69
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 11604 MXEvo 8 mm block features a captive pin made of high-resistance 17.4PH stainless steel, supporting heavier loads and preserving rope integrity for mainsail, spinnaker, or gennaker applications, with a working load of 1760 kg.
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$ 81.98
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 11605 MXEvo 10 mm block has a one-piece construction with a secure captive pin and high-strength 17.4PH stainless steel, ideal for 2:1 halyard purchases and flying sail furler terminals, handling a working load of 2640 kg.
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$ 128.16
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What is stainless steel wire rope and how is it used in marine, industrial, and heavy duty wire rope rigging applications?
Stainless steel wire rope is a high-strength cable used in marine, industrial, and heavy-duty wire rope rigging applications for lifting, load securing, and structural support. It is commonly assembled into wire rope lifting systems, lifting slings, wire rope bridle slings, single leg slings, and eye and eye configurations using swaged fittings, Flemish eye terminations, splices, loops, grips, sockets, and other mechanical components that meet recognized safety and technical standards.
Its corrosion resistance, durability, and reliable breaking performance make it well suited for demanding environments where secure load handling and long service life are essential.
How do wire rope grips, thimbles, and swaged fittings secure mechanical wire rope connections?
Wire rope grips, thimbles, and swaged fittings work together to create strong, secure mechanical wire rope connections by maintaining proper cable alignment, reducing wear, and distributing loads evenly. They are widely used in heavy-duty lifting, sliding choker assemblies, and other rigging applications where forged components, reliable fasteners, and durable fittings are essential for safety and long-term performance.
Properly fabricated assemblies help preserve connection integrity under demanding working conditions, including applications using vinyl coated galvanized wire rope in marine and industrial environments.
What is the purpose of an eye and eye wire rope sling?
An eye and eye wire rope sling is designed to provide secure attachment points at both ends for lifting, towing, and load-handling operations in marine and industrial environments. Manufactured using swaged or mechanically formed terminations, these assemblies offer dependable strength, efficient load distribution, and reliable performance while meeting established industry safety requirements.
Their durable construction makes them suitable for repeated use in demanding rigging applications where secure and stable connections are essential.