The H-Lift Snap Hook Zinc Plated is a versatile, spring-loaded steel hook designed for quick and easy connection to ropes, chains, and fittings in light-duty, non-lifting applications. Its zinc-plated finish provides basic corrosion resistance, making it well suited to shade sail rigging, marine hardware, and general-purpose fastening where a fast, reusable connection is required.
The Zinc Plated Snap Hook is a commercial-grade carbine hook designed for everyday utility. Offering an economical alternative to stainless steel, it features a durable electro-galvanized finish for basic corrosion protection, making it ideal for non-critical fastening tasks.
Designed for general-purpose use where a reliable, quick connection is needed without the expense of high-tensile or stainless steel hardware.
Features an Electro-Galvanized finish that provides moderate resistance to rust and corrosion, extending the hook's life in indoor and dry outdoor environments.
Equipped with a simple, effective spring mechanism that snaps shut automatically, allowing for rapid attachment to ropes, chains, and loops.
Ideal for keychains, pet leashes, hanging plants, shade sails, and barrier ropes. Available in sizes from 3mm to 14mm.
| Item No. | Size (Wire Dia x Length) (mm) |
WLL (lbs) |
Product Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHZ030 | 3 x 30 | 45 | 704001030 |
| SHZ040 | 4 x 40 | 80 | 704001040 |
| SHZ050 | 5 x 50 | 100 | 704001050 |
| SHZ060 | 6 x 60 | 140 | 704001060 |
| SHZ070 | 7 x 70 | 200 | 704001070 |
| SHZ080 | 8 x 80 | 250 | 704001080 |
| SHZ090 | 9 x 90 | 280 | 704001090 |
| SHZ100 | 10 x 100 | 400 | 704001100 |
| SHZ110 | 11 x 120 | 500 | 704001110 |
| SHZ120 | 12 x 140 | 600 | 704001120 |
| SHZ130 | 13 x 160 | 700 | 704001130 |
| SHZ140 | 14 x 180 | 900 | 704001140 |
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).
