Description
Softlink 3.0 Soft Shackle – 3mm Diameter – 1/8″ – 70mm Length – 2-3/4″
Features:
- SoftLink is a soft shackle developed by Wichard for recreational sailors looking for performance and ease of use
- For the same strength, SoftLink is 4 or 5 times lighter than a 316L stainless steel shackle
- No knowledge of ropework required
- Replaces shackles and snap hooks
- Easy to fit and easy to open
- Remarkably light and strong
- Re-usable
- 3 sizes available
Applications:
- Fastenings
- Replaces shackles and snap hooks
Specifications:
- Materials: 316L stainless steel grade Dyneema SK78
Dimensions:
- Loop diameter: (inch) 1/8″ / (mm) 3
- Loop length: (inch) 2 3/4″ / (mm) 70
- Working load: (lb) 3300 / (kg) 1500
- Breaking load: (lb) 4400 / (kg) 2000
- Weight: (lb) 0.026 / (g) 12
Caption:
- Working Load (WL): For nautical applications
- Working Load Limit (WLL): For industrial applications only. The safety factor is 5 times the breaking load. WLL = Breaking load / 5
*Sold as an Individual
Quick Guide (pdf)



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