Synthetic Security
No metal. No compromises.
The world’s first lock engineered exclusively for synthetic slings, lines, shackles/ components and webbings.
Built for marine, industrial and lifting applications.
Locking devices for blocking/ securing movement
For synthetic components, webbing, chain, and cables, the SYNthLOCk – also referred to as the synthetic locking pin, cotter pin, or safety pin – is a vital component in mechanical, maritime, lifting, and heavy-lifting applications. It ensures that fastenings involving synthetic lines, loops, or webbing remain secure at all times – whether under load or not.
Catalogue/Size/Weight
Frequently asked question
How should I select the correct connector to use for your line diameter?
Example our 14-8NS. Always the first number; 14 is the recommended line size.
How to install?
No snug fitting splice on the body needed.
+ Download Installation sheet: Non Swiveling Connector
How do I identify my Equiplite® product?
Your Equiplite® product has an NFC chip injected in the Synthetic and hardware. Use a mobile device to read the data of your Equiplite® product to the cloud — to the LYnkMe™ app.
+ To read the NFC-Chip follow the following steps.
+ Please find the Read out positions.
+ Please find the Functionalities.
What is the protective cover made of?
The protective cover is made of Dyneema®. Use of the black in Black Dyneema® is integral to the fiber. It's not only on the surface, but runs all the way through. The cover extends the life length and ensures consistent quality and aesthetics of the Equiplite® loop.
What is the application of NS connector / synthetic D-shackle product?
- Equiplite® Soft Quick connector, NS connector is specially designed for synthetic ropes.
- Replaces stainless steel D-shackle, saving 90% weight.
Used on?
- All Halyards
- All dead ends of the synthetic Rope / Line
- Main Halyard
- Jib sheets
- Stay sail sheets
- Genoa sheets
- Gennakker sheets
- Guys
- Runner 2:1 dead ends
- Outhall system
- Lifting applications
- Synthetic chain
Is the full Equiplite® range Soft Quick connector, NS connector certified?
Since 2002, Equiplite® Synthetic Hardware has been certified and fully tested in breaking load, fatigue and abrasion. CE stamped. Proofloaded @ 50% of Minimum Breaking Load. Certified ISO-9001:2000 Preload certificate, NEN-EN 1090 CE marking and Declaration of conformity.
What do the abbreviations in Equiplite® product names stand for?
NS = Non Swiveling Connector.
Line Ø (mm) = The diameter of the synthetic Rope / Line.
MWL = Maximum Working Load.
MBL = Minimum Breaking Load.