Description
Note: size = diameter of stock
I always called these "caribiners" but "Snap Hook" works too. Don't confuse these with the cheap, aluminum ones you see at discount and big box stores for 99¢, though. These are quite robust and won't dissolve in seawater.
Formed 316 Stainless
Part No. | A | B | C | D | Breaking Strength |
SD-151550 | 3/16" | 2" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 500 lbs. |
SD-151560 | 1/4" | 2-3/8" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 700 lbs. |
SD-151580 | 5/16" | 3-1/8" | 7/16" | 3/8" | 1,400 lbs. |
Caribiners have different methods of handling side pressures on the gate - this one has a "Keylock" that keeps the free end of the gate in place. Here is a photo: