The H-Lift Pear Shaped Quick Link, Zinc Plated is a carbon steel connector with a curved pear profile that offers extra space for joining chains, ropes, or multiple fittings securely.[web:32][web:37]
The Zinc Plated Pear Shaped Quick Link features a unique profile with a wide rounded bottom and a narrow top. This design allows for connecting multiple chains, ropes, or bulky fittings to a single point without binding. Made from zinc-plated mild steel, it offers an economical and secure solution for general rigging.
The wide bottom end allows you to gather multiple components (like two chains and a hook) into a single connection point, while the narrow top fits neatly onto a single ring.
Manufactured from Mild Steel with a durable Zinc Plated finish. Provides reliable strength and moderate corrosion resistance for indoor and dry outdoor use.
Features a threaded hexagonal sleeve that screws down to close the link securely. Creates a continuous loop that won't vibrate open like a standard spring hook.
Offers a larger opening clearance than standard oval links, making it easier to attach to thick rings, pipe rails, or webbing straps.
| Item No. | Size (mm) | WLL (lbs) | Product Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| PQLZ035 | 3.5 | 120 | 704011035 |
| PQLZ040 | 4 | 350 | 704011040 |
| PQLZ050 | 5 | 450 | 704011050 |
| PQLZ060 | 6 | 600 | 704011060 |
| PQLZ080 | 8 | 1100 | 704011080 |
| PQLZ090 | 9 | 1300 | 704011090 |
| PQLZ100 | 10 | 1500 | 704011100 |
| PQLZ120 | 12 | 1650 | 704011120 |
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.
