The H-Lift Stainless Steel Quick Link is an oval-shaped connector with a threaded nut, designed for secure attachment in marine and industrial rigging.
The Stainless Steel Quick Link (Standard Oval) is an essential piece of hardware designed for the highly secure, semi-permanent connection of chains, cables, and fixtures. Featuring a smoothly machined threaded sleeve, it creates a fully closed loop that is vastly stronger and more reliable than standard spring-loaded hooks. Available in premium marine-grade alloys, it is perfect for both inland industrial and harsh coastal environments.
Features a smoothly machined threaded sleeve (nut) that closes the gap to create a fully closed, high-strength loop. When tightened with a wrench, it provides a much more secure and permanent connection than a standard spring-loaded snap hook.
Type 316 (Marine-Grade): Offers superior resistance to chlorides, making it the required choice for marine rigging and coastal environments.
Type 304: A highly durable option for general outdoor and architectural use.
The standard oval shape is the most efficient design for linear loads. Ideal for repairing broken chains, attaching cables to eye bolts, securing playground equipment, and connecting anchor chains to ropes.
Available in a wide range of wire diameters from 3.5mm up to 14mm, securely supporting Working Load Limits (WLL) ranging from a light-duty 175 lbs up to a robust 2,800 lbs.
| Item No. | Size (mm) | WLL (lbs) | Product Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-QL003 | 3.5 | 175 | 704111003 |
| S-QL004 | 4 | 500 | 704111004 |
| S-QL005 | 5 | 650 | 704111005 |
| S-QL006 | 6 | 875 | 704111006 |
| S-QL007 | 7 | 1200 | 704111007 |
| S-QL008 | 8 | 1525 | 704111008 |
| S-QL009 | 9 | 1975 | 704111009 |
| S-QL010 | 10 | 2300 | 704111010 |
| S-QL012 | 12 | 2500 | 704111012 |
| S-QL014 | 14 | 2800 | 704111014 |
Types, Design, Installation & Safety Precautions
A Quick Link (also known as a Rapid Link or Maillon Rapide) is a mechanical connecting link used to join two chains, attach cables, or close a loop securely. It functions similarly to a carabiner but uses a threaded sleeve (nut) to close the opening rather than a spring-loaded gate.
Because the threaded sleeve can be tightened with a wrench, quick links provide a much more secure and permanent connection than a standard snap hook, while still allowing for disassembly when needed.
Quick links come in various geometric shapes to suit different directions of pull and connection requirements:
Design: The most common type, resembling a standard chain link with a threaded opening.
Use: Ideal for joining two lengths of chain or attaching chain to eye bolts. It is designed for loading along the major axis.
Design: Features a significantly wider gate opening than the standard oval type.
Use: Necessary when attaching to larger diameter bars, pipes, or fittings that wouldn't fit through a standard opening.
Design: Triangular shape designed to accept webbing or straps on the flat side.
Use: Commonly used in webbing assemblies, parachuting, or connecting three-way loads.
Design: Resembles a pear; one end is narrower than the other.
Use: Used when connecting two components of different sizes or allowing movement for multiple small connectors at the wide end.
Quick links are robust connectors used in a wide variety of industries:
The security of a quick link depends entirely on how the nut is tightened. For temporary use, "finger tight" may suffice. For permanent or critical applications, the nut must be tightened with a wrench.
Never load a quick link if the nut is not fully closed. The structural integrity of the link relies on the closed loop. If the threads are visible or the nut is open, the link is significantly weaker and will fail under load.
