The H-Lift Stainless Steel Pear Shaped Quick Link is a forged 304 or 316-grade pear-shaped connector with screw fitting for secure chain and rope joining in demanding applications.
The Stainless Steel Pear Shaped Quick Link (also known as a Pear Maillon) features a unique profile with a narrow top and a wide bottom. This design allows for connecting multiple ropes, chains, or bulky fittings to a single point. Manufactured from marine-grade stainless steel with a secure screw lock, it is ideal for harsh outdoor environments.
The Pear Shaped design provides a wide bottom area that can accommodate multiple connections or bulky components, while the narrow top fits neatly onto a single hook or ring.
Manufactured from high-quality AISI 316 (or 304) Stainless Steel. Offers exceptional resistance to rust and saltwater corrosion, perfect for boating and diving.
Equipped with a precision-threaded hexagonal sleeve. When tightened with a wrench, it creates a secure, semi-permanent connection that won't vibrate loose.
Ideal for connecting chains to rings, anchoring systems, and joining components with different diameters where standard oval links are too narrow.
| Item No. | Size (mm) | WLL (lbs) | Product Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-PQL003 | 3.5 | 120 | 704112003 |
| S-PQL004 | 4 | 350 | 704112004 |
| S-PQL005 | 5 | 450 | 704112005 |
| S-PQL006 | 6 | 600 | 704112006 |
| S-PQL008 | 8 | 1100 | 704112008 |
| S-PQL009 | 9 | 1300 | 704112009 |
| S-PQL010 | 10 | 1500 | 704112010 |
| S-PQL012 | 12 | 1650 | 704112012 |
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.
