02495 - Wichard Marine Wichard HR Snap Shackle With Thimble Eye - 110mm Length - 4-21/64"

HR Snap Shackle With Thimble Eye - 110mm Length - 4-21/64"

Features:

• 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 (possible 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)

Specifications:

• Materials: HR 17.4 PH stainless steel grade
• Working load: (lb) 2820 / (kg) 1280 
• Breaking load: (lb) 5290 / (kg) 2400 

Dimensions:

• A: (inch) 53/64" / (mm) 110 
• B: (inch) 35/64" / (mm) 21 
• Length: (inch) 4 21/64" / (mm) 14 

Caption:

• Working Load (WL): For nautical applications
• Working Load Limit (WLL): For industrial applications only. The safety factor is 5 times the breaking load. WLL = Breaking load / 5
• High Resistance (HR)

*Sold as an Individual

The Wichard HR Snap Shackle, part number 02495, is a lifting shackle designed for applications requiring quick access and reliable performance. Constructed from HR 17.4 PH stainless steel, this shackle features a thimble eye that facilitates direct splicing of a halyard, eliminating the need for an additional thimble. Its swivel eye allows for free rotation, which helps minimize wear on ropes and supports optimal orientation in dynamic setups. The captive plunger pin ensures the shackle remains secured during operation. With a working load of 2820 lb (1280 kg) and a breaking load of 5290 lb (2400 kg), this 110mm length snap shackle is suitable for nautical applications where high resistance and secure, rotatable connections are necessary. It is sold as an individual unit.