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Stainless steel carabiners are a traditional symmetrical, oval shape, manufactured from marine grade stainless in a wide range of sizes determined by the length overall.
Carabiner Facts and Features:
- Traditional symmetrical, oval shape
- Available with or without stainless steel eye insert
- The eyelet can be pressed out if required
- Spring loaded retaining lock - pivots on a small bar with teeth that fit neatly together
- Smooth profile
- All manner of onboard uses
- Excellent addition to onboard spares kit
The term carabiner is derived from the expression 'carbine hook' which was originally a hook to attach a strap to a rifle.
'Carbine Hook' is still a common name for any snap hook of this nature.
Without Eye | With Eye | Length | Diameter | Eye Diameter * | Aperture/Opening |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
APL-SSC05 | APL-SSCE05 | 50mm | 5mm | 7mm | 7mm |
APL-SSC06 | APL-SSCE06 | 60mm | 6mm | 8mm | 9mm |
APL-SSC07 | APL-SSCE07 | 70mm | 7mm | 9mm | 8mm |
APL-SSC07 | APL-SSCE08 | 80mm | 8mm | 9mm | 9mm |
APL-SSC10 | APL-SSCE10 | 100mm | 10mm | 12mm | 12mm |
APL-SSC11 | APL-SSCE11 | 120mm | 11mm | 16mm | 16mm |
APL-SSC12 | APL-SSCE12 | 140mm | 12mm | 18mm | 17mm |
Diameter = the material thickness or bar diameter
Eye Diameter* refers to the dimension for a carabiner with eye insert fitted
Aperture/Opening = the available gap when locking bar is fully open