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 1423 D-Clasp Twisted Captive Pin, crafted from 316L stainless steel, offers a secure captive pin that resists vibration and allows easy single-handed use. It is designed for 90° angle connections, commonly linking unarticulated parts such as blocks on rails, and provides strong working and breaking loads.
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$ 23.10
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 1424 D-Clasp Twisted Captive Pin is forged from 316L stainless steel with a captive pin that stays attached and locks firmly. Resistant to vibration, it ensures single-handed reliability and high load capacities, making it suitable for 90° twist setups like joining blocks on rails, though not for lifting.
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$ 35.50
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 1425 D-Clasp Twisted Captive Pin, built from 316L stainless steel, features a captive pin that remains fixed and a secure locking system to prevent vibration loss. Designed for single-handed operation, it is ideal for 90° twist applications such as attaching blocks but is not intended for lifting.
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$ 57.15
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 1432 Key Pin Shackle is forged from 316L stainless steel, with a half-turn pin that remains attached for convenience and durability. It is suitable for frequent use on halyards or similar tasks where easy opening and closing is required.
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$ 15
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 1433 Key Pin Shackle, made from forged 316L stainless steel, provides reliable strength with a half-turn pin that stays attached. It is designed for marine applications requiring frequent operation, offering strong working and breaking loads.
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$ 20.20
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 1434 Key Pin Shackle is precision-forged from 316L stainless steel and features a half-turn pin that remains attached. It offers superior strength and simple operation, making it ideal for halyards and applications requiring frequent use.
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$ 36.37
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 1441 Captive Pin Bow Shackle, forged from 316L stainless steel, has a pin that stays connected and locks securely to prevent vibration loosening. It provides space for attaching multiple lines or cables and ensures consistent strength and durability.
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$ 12.40
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 1442 Captive Pin Bow Shackle, made from premium 316L stainless steel, keeps its pin attached at all times for secure handling. Designed for roomy setups, it is suitable for connecting multiple cables or lines with reliable working and breaking loads.
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$ 14.43
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 1443 Captive Pin Bow Shackle, forged from 316L stainless steel, resists pin loss and vibration loosening while providing strong working and breaking loads. Its secure design supports single-handed operation and is ideal for multiple line attachments.
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$ 19.05
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 1444 Captive Pin Bow Shackle is compact and durable, made from 316L stainless steel. The captive pin remains attached, reducing vibration risk and allowing single-handed use. It is suitable for industrial lifting and multiple line attachments, with CE marking for safety.
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$ 28.56
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 1445 Captive Pin Bow Shackle is heavy-duty and forged from 316L stainless steel. Its fixed pin ensures security and durability under vibration and load, supporting industrial lifting applications and multiple line attachments with reliable working and breaking loads.
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$ 45.32
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 1494 Thimble Shackle Captive Pin, forged from 316L stainless steel, allows rope splicing without an extra thimble and prevents pin loss. It offers high strength for marine and rigging applications, suitable for mainsheet halyards and ropes up to 12 mm.
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$ 41.29
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 1495 Thimble Shackle Captive Pin, made from 316L stainless steel, enables easy rope splicing and ensures the pin remains attached. It provides high working and breaking loads for demanding environments, accommodating ropes up to 16 mm.
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$ 64.36
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 16504 D-Ring HR, forged from 17.4 PH stainless steel, offers enhanced strength for webbing and load-bearing systems. With a 6 mm stock diameter and 27.5 mm internal width, it is designed for demanding applications requiring reliability.
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$ 21.94
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 16505 D-Ring HR, crafted from 17.4 PH stainless steel, provides high strength and reliability for webbing setups. Its 8 mm stock diameter and 35.5 mm internal width accommodate increased working loads in demanding applications.
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$ 28.56
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 16506 D-Ring HR is a heavy-duty forged 17.4 PH stainless steel component built for high working loads. With a 10 mm stock diameter and 45.5 mm internal width, it is ideal for webbing systems requiring maximum strength and reliability.
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$ 40.42
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 16613 Toe Rail Pad Eye is made from 17.4 PH stainless steel and designed for secure attachment of deck fittings such as blocks, barber haulers, or boom brakes. It protects the toe rail and allows easy installation by unscrewing the pin.
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$ 145.47
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 16614 is an asymmetrical toe rail pad eye made from HR 17.4 PH stainless steel, designed for secure attachment of deck fittings such as blocks or boom brakes, protecting the toe rail and enabling quick installation with a removable pin system, supporting a working load of 960 kg and a breaking load of 3000 kg.
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$ 145.47
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 20120 is a single fairlead for 25 mm diameter stanchions, made of 316L stainless steel, providing efficient guidance for 20 mm furling lines without moving parts, ensuring durability and low maintenance.
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$ 19.92
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1-2 weeks delivery time The Wichard 20220 is a double fairlead for 25 mm stanchions with Velcro installation, ideal for continuous lines on flying sail or spinnaker furlers, featuring tool-free mounting, easy removal, and long-lasting stainless steel construction.
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$ 72.16
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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.