HMPE soft shackle – lightweight, strong and safe – Made in France
HMPE Soft Shackle – modern alternative to metal shackles
This HMPE soft shackle is designed to efficiently replace traditional metal shackles on board. It offers a lightweight, high-resistance and safe solution, perfectly suited for modern marine applications.
Made from HMPE (High Modulus Polyethylene), it combines high resistance, low weight and excellent flexibility, while eliminating risks associated with metal hardware (impact, corrosion, injuries).
👉 The indicated length corresponds to the shackle when closed in working position.
Specifications:
- Ø 4.5 mm – resistance: 1.1 T – WLL: 220 kg – length: 10 cm – weight: 3.6 g
- Ø 6 mm – resistance: 1.6 T – WLL: 320 kg – length: 15 cm – weight: 6.6 g
- Ø 8 mm – resistance: 2.5 T – WLL: 500 kg – length: 15 cm – weight: 14 g
- Ø 10 mm – resistance: 3.5 T – WLL: 700 kg – length: 20 cm – weight: 26 g
WLL (Working Load Limit) = breaking load ÷ 5
Key benefits:
The HMPE soft shackle offers multiple advantages on board:
- • Ultra-lightweight → reduces weight aloft and in running rigging
- • High resistance → excellent load handling capability
- • Improved safety → no metal impact, no injury risk
- • No corrosion → ideal for marine environments
- • Silent → no noise on deck or rigging
- • Easy to handle → quick opening and closing
It is a highly relevant solution to replace stainless steel shackles, combining performance and reliability.
Applications:
The soft shackle is versatile and suitable for many onboard uses:
- • block attachment
- • sheet to sail connection
- • halyard attachment
- • textile setups (strops, load handling)
- • replacement of metal shackles
Especially suitable for boats looking for weight reduction, lower mechanical stress and enhanced onboard safety.
Construction:
Material: HMPE (High Modulus Polyethylene).
Type: soft shackle with button / loop locking system.
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