The H-Lift Snap Hook with Eyelet, Zinc Plated is a spring-loaded steel hook featuring a fixed closed eye for a secure, captive connection point. It is designed for quick, tool-free attachment of ropes, chains, and fittings in everyday light-duty applications, while the zinc-plated finish provides basic protection against corrosion.
The Snap Hook with Eyelet is a versatile connector designed with a fixed eye at the base. This integrated grommet ensures that ropes, wires, or chains remain permanently attached and centered, preventing slippage and providing a more stable connection than standard hooks.
Features a fixed eye (grommet) at the base. This design permanently secures the line, keeping the load centered and preventing it from interfering with the gate.
Manufactured from strong Mild Steel with a durable Zinc Plated finish. Provides reliable corrosion protection for general outdoor applications.
The spring-loaded gate allows for quick and easy clipping onto D-rings, loops, or chains, snapping shut automatically for a secure hold.
Ideal for dog leashes, flagpoles, barrier ropes, and keychains where a stable, non-rotating connection is required. Sizes from 4mm to 14mm.
| Item No. | Size (Wire Dia x Length) (mm) |
WLL (lbs) |
Product Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHE040 | 4 x 40 | 80 | 704002040 |
| SHE050 | 5 x 50 | 100 | 704002050 |
| SHE060 | 6 x 60 | 140 | 704002060 |
| SHE070 | 7 x 70 | 200 | 704002070 |
| SHE080 | 8 x 80 | 250 | 704002080 |
| SHE090 | 9 x 90 | 280 | 704002090 |
| SHE100 | 10 x 100 | 400 | 704002100 |
| SHE110 | 11 x 120 | 500 | 704002110 |
| SHE120 | 12 x 140 | 600 | 704002120 |
| SHE130 | 13 x 160 | 700 | 704002130 |
| SHE140 | 14 x 180 | 900 | 704002140 |
Types, Applications, Usage & Safety Guidelines
A Snap Hook (also known as a spring hook, carabiner hook, or clip hook) is a metal coupling link with a spring-loaded gate. The gate allows the hook to quickly and reversibly connect components, making it one of the most versatile pieces of hardware in rigging, maritime, and general utility applications.
They are designed to connect ropes, chains, straps, or cables to other components like eye bolts, D-rings, or loops, allowing for rapid attachment and detachment without the need for tools.
Snap hooks come in various shapes and locking mechanisms depending on their intended use. The most common types include:
Design: The classic pear-shaped or oval fire brigade snap hook. It typically has a simple spring-loaded gate.
Use: General utility, shade sails, attaching cables, light rigging, and pet leashes.
Design: Features a rotating eye at the base that allows the hook to spin 360 degrees.
Use: Preventing tangles in ropes, leashes, flagpoles, and keychains.
Design: A more rounded, robust profile often used in marine environments.
Use: Marine, boating, and industrial applications where a smoother profile is required to prevent snagging.
Design: Uses a spring-loaded plunger (bolt) operated by a thumb trigger rather than a hinged gate.
Use: Scuba diving, pet leashes, and horse reins. Known for being very secure and less likely to open accidentally.
Snap hooks are ubiquitous across many industries:
Most snap hooks operate on a simple push-to-open principle. The spring mechanism ensures the gate snaps back into the closed position automatically as soon as it is released.
Standard DIN 5299C snap hooks are generally NOT certified for overhead lifting or personal fall protection (climbing/safety harnesses). For life-safety applications, you must use rated, certified carabiners (e.g., EN 362 or ANSI Z359 standards).
