Wichard Hinge With Ring

WICHARD Hinge With Ring - Articulated Stainless Steel Pad Eye

Secure your vessel´s most critical connections with the unparalleled strength and reliability of the WICHARD Hinge With Ring. As a world-renowned leader in marine hardware, Wichard has engineered this articulated pad eye to provide a superior fastening solution for the most demanding sailing and boating conditions. Designed for sailors and boat owners who refuse to compromise on safety and performance, this essential piece of fitting equipment offers exceptional versatility and long-lasting durability.

The innovative hinged design allows the ring to articulate, ensuring perfect alignment with the load. This significantly reduces shear forces and metal fatigue on the fitting and the mounting surface, enhancing the overall safety and longevity of your setup. When not in use, the ring folds down flat against the plate, creating a sleek, low-profile surface that prevents snagging ropes, lines, and sails, while also minimizing tripping hazards on deck.

Unmatched Strength and Certified Safety

Engineered for ultimate peace of mind, every Wichard pad eye is a product of a meticulous hot-forging manufacturing process. This technique creates a single, solid piece with a grain structure that provides outstanding mechanical strength and resistance to deformation under extreme loads. You can trust in its performance because it comes with:

.Certified Workloads.

This means each fitting has been rigorously tested and its Working Load (WL) and Breaking Load (BL) are clearly marked, guaranteeing its capacity and ensuring you can operate within safe limits.

Superior Durability for the Marine Environment

Built to withstand the harsh realities of saltwater, intense UV exposure, and constant motion, this pad eye is:

Made In Aisi 316 Stainless Steel.

This marine-grade stainless steel alloy is renowned for its exceptional resistance to corrosion and pitting. Furthermore, the fitting undergoes a special passivation treatment that enhances its protective layer, ensuring it maintains its structural integrity and polished finish season after season.

Versatile Application for All Your Rigging Needs

The WICHARD Hinge With Ring is the definitive multi-purpose attachment point on any boat. Its robust construction and smart design make it:

Perfect For Any Fastening Application:Shrouds, Blocks, Lifelines, Tack Points, Etc .

It is also the ideal choice for securing boom vangs, preventers, jacklines, safety tethers, fender attachments, bimini tops, and various other deck hardware. The smooth, rounded ring ensures minimal chafe on lines and webbing passed through it.

Technical Specifications:

* Product Type: Hinges / Articulated Pad Eye
* Material: Forged AISI 316L Stainless Steel
* Finish: Passivated and Polished
* Design: Folding Plate With Ring Ø Mm.8.
* Key Feature: Articulating ring for optimal load alignment and low-profile storage
* Certification: Individually stamped with Working Load (WL) and Breaking Load (BL)

Equip your boat with the confidence that comes from using professionally engineered hardware. The WICHARD Hinge With Ring is not just a component; it is an investment in the safety, functionality, and reliability of your vessel. Trust Wichard for uncompromising performance where it matters most