The H-Lift Snap Hook with Eyelet and Screw, Zinc Plated is a safety-style spring hook designed for quick connection with added security. The fixed eye provides a permanent attachment point for rope, chain, or hardware, while the screw-locking sleeve over the gate prevents accidental opening, making it suitable for light-duty securing, lashing, and general hardware applications.
The Snap Hook with Eyelet and Screw Nut offers superior security for general rigging. The screw nut locks the gate to prevent accidental opening, while the fixed eyelet ensures your rope or chain stays permanently centered and secure. Ideal for gym equipment, safety chains, and shade sails.
Features a Screw Nut (locking sleeve). Once the gate is snapped shut, you can twist the nut to lock it, preventing accidental opening from vibration or movement.
A fixed eyelet at the base provides a permanent attachment point for ropes or cables. This keeps the load centered and prevents the line from slipping into the gate area.
Made from high-quality Carbon Steel with a durable Zinc Plated finish. Offers excellent corrosion resistance for long-lasting outdoor service.
Perfect for dog leashes, gym cables, safety chains, and shade sail installation. WLL ranging from 100 lbs to 900 lbs.
| Item No. | Size (Wire Dia x Length) (mm) |
WLL (lbs) |
Product Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHES050 | 5 x 50 | 100 | 704007050 |
| SHES060 | 6 x 60 | 140 | 704007060 |
| SHES070 | 7 x 70 | 200 | 704007070 |
| SHES080 | 8 x 80 | 250 | 704007080 |
| SHES090 | 9 x 90 | 280 | 704007090 |
| SHES100 | 10 x 100 | 400 | 704007100 |
| SHES110 | 11 x 120 | 500 | 704007110 |
| SHES120 | 12 x 140 | 600 | 704007120 |
| SHES130 | 13 x 160 | 700 | 704007130 |
| SHES140 | 14 x 180 | 900 | 704007140 |
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).
