Wichard M5 fixed u bolt square ring

Wichard M5 Fixed U-Bolt with Square Ring | Duplex Stainless Steel Marine Fitting

Experience the pinnacle of marine hardware reliability with the Wichard M5 Fixed U-Bolt featuring a square ring. Engineered for the most demanding sailing conditions, this essential piece of deck and rigging equipment offers unparalleled strength, durability, and peace of mind. Designed for sailors and boat owners who refuse to compromise on safety and performance, this fitting is a testament to Wichard´s legacy of producing world-class yachting hardware. Its robust construction and intelligent design make it the superior choice for a wide array of critical on-board applications, ensuring your vessel is equipped to handle the rigours of the sea.

The core benefit of this U-bolt lies in its exceptional material strength and corrosion resistance. Crafted from a high-performance material, it provides a significantly higher mechanical resistance and longevity compared to standard marine-grade stainless steel. This ensures it withstands the constant stresses of tension, shock loading, and the harsh, corrosive saltwater environment without failure or degradation. The hot-forged manufacturing process aligns the material´s grain structure, creating a component that is free from the internal weaknesses found in cast or machined parts, resulting in outstanding fatigue resistance for a long and reliable service life.

This fitting is a true workhorse on any boat, designed for ultimate versatility. Its wide-ranging utility makes it an indispensable component for any serious mariner.



Multi-purpose:return at the bottom of mast, reef, return pulleys, various fixings.



Wichard´s thoughtful engineering is evident in the purpose-driven design. The dimensions have been carefully considered to provide maximum strength in a compact form factor. This specific model´s design is tailored for secure, non-rotating connections.



Optimized dimensions, round model for ropes and straps, square model for metal fasteners (screed) and straps.



The smooth, passivated, and polished finish not only gives it a professional aesthetic that complements any vessel but also serves a functional purpose by further enhancing its resistance to corrosion and reducing chafe on any attached lines or straps.

Main Features:

* Exceptional working and breaking loads for its size.
* Superior resistance to corrosion, pitting, and fatigue in marine environments.
* Hot-forged construction for maximum strength and reliability.
* Square ring design specifically for secure attachment of metal fasteners and webbing.
* Passivated and polished finish for enhanced durability and aesthetics.
* Versatile design suitable for a multitude of on-board applications.
* Material:Stainless steel Duplex.

Attributes:

* Rings

Technical Specifications for M5 Model:

* Product Type: Fixed U-Bolt
* Ring Type: Square
* Thread Diameter: M5
* Working Load (WL): 800 kg / 1760 lbs
* Breaking Load (BL): 2000 kg / 4400 lbs
* Centre-to-Centre Distance (A): 28 mm / 1.10"
* Thread Length (B): 23 mm / 0.90"
* Internal Width (C): 19 mm / 0.75"
* Internal Height (D): 21 mm / 0.83