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1 2009 atalogue English version wichard.com

2 New Products NNEW EW I JKLINE LYF SFE : THE WIHRD JKLINE SET (see page 47) daptable and universal Ready-to-use Reflective 3 models available I SPEEDLINK : THE NEW TRIGGER SNP SHKLE (see page 34) Ultra lightweight Excellent weight/performance ratio Easy, controlled opening Outstanding working and breaking loads

3 Suary WIHRD - 90 YERS OF EXPERIENE page 4 LOKS pages 8-23 locks: loading formulas page 9 all bearing blocks pages Ratchet blocks and Snatch blocks page 16 Plain bearing blocks pages Stainless steel blocks page 22 Deck accessories page 23 STINLESS STEEL PRODUTS page 24 RIG DJUSTERS ND WIRE ESSORIES pages abystay adjusters page 25 ackstay adjusters page 26 Lifeline hooks page 27 FSTENINGS pages Folding pad eyes page 29 Toe rail pad eyes and water-tight U-bolts page 30 Eye nut, eye strap and eye bolts page 31 SNP HOOKS pages Snap shackles page 33 Trigger snap shackles page 34 Jean-laude Ibos EO of Wichard Editorial If Henri Wichard were still alive today he would be 135 years old We are the heirs of the founding family whose time-honored practice of forging has been essential to achieving, nearly a century later, the «Wichard» brand identity, represented by the products in this catalogue. Wichard has become the leading player in its field through the support of customers who have backed us from the very beginning, our partners and distributors, great skippers of the past and those of today (Tabarly, olas, Jourdain, Joyon and others) and all keen yachtsmen. t a time when globalization is in full swing it is vital not only to adapt, but also to preserve the strengths which have ensured our existence for nearly a century. This is why we will continue to strive to provide an alternative in terms of quality and durability. On the occasion of our 90th birthday I would like to thank again our directors, employees, partners and customers for their continuing confidence and loyalty, and assure them of our unfailing determination to maintain our course. Quick release snap shackle page 35 Snap hooks page 36 Mooring hooks, rings and adjusters page 37 SWIVELS pages SHKLES pages Standard self-locking shackles page 41 aptive pin shackles, key pin shackles, thimble shackles page 42 «HR» and Titanium shackles page 43 SFETY pages Tethers page 45 Release spreader bar and Gyb Easy: boom brake page 46 Lignes de vie Lyf Safe page 47 SILING ESSORIES pages Tillers extensions, wind indicators page 49 Knives page 50 Opening pre-feeder and Miscellaneous page 51 TEHNIL INFORMTION page PRTNERSHIP page 54 ONTT page 56 wichard.com 2 I 3

4 a Wichard, a standard in the sailing world Highlights ompany founded by Henri Wichard Subcontractor for drop forging Second factory and installation of an automatic forging line Development of range of stainless steel and titanium fittings created by Michel oissonnet and tested by ernard Moitessier, Eric Tabarly, lain olas and Philippe Jeantot; establishment of international distribution network ompany acquired by Jean-Loup ecquevort cquisition of Maillard (Saint-Malo) and launch of the first range of blocks ompany purchased by a group of shareholders and ccasting holding company created cquisition of Forginox, a cutlery forge in Thiers onsolidation of activities at one single location in an industrial zone and installation of a new forging press Installation of a high speed machining facility for tooling production The company has evolved over the years from its origins as a forge in 1919 to the group it is today: establishment of two subsidiaries and a distribution network, as well as the acquisition of Profurl (specialised in sail furlers). The global leader in marine fittings and top ranking player for industrial customers, the group has remained true to its original specialty and ethic. a oitment Working at Wichard means combining the demands of the business with a passion for the job. Our production teams are united by a quality first attitude and their coitment to the company s objectives. Marketing, engineering, sales and aftersales service departments: all the staff in Saint-Nazaire share the same passion for sailing. Their expertise stems from their experience. a Responsibility Wichard designs, manufactures and markets its products. Even before the production phase, the company designs its own manufacturing tools. ll safety products are manufactured in France by our teams using Wichard equipment. Wichard maintains control over its products all along the production chain, with the philosophy: to be a force in the sailing market through the inherent qualities of its products. a Openness The company rapidly developed its export and industrial business. Encounters with other markets stimulated Wichard s open-mindedness, curiosity and responsiveness, and fostered its creativeness.

5 Wichard in figures 24 million T/O in % of T/O from exports (65 countries) 190 employees Over 700 referenced products in the marine catalogue Over 500 industrial clients 2,000 sales outlets in France, 40 distributors worldwide Partners with professional demands Wichard has created a network of close relationships within the sailing world. Sharing experience has borne fruit year after year: our products increase in quality and boaters are more comfortable. Developing new concepts hand in hand with professional racers. Ocean racing techniques change quickly. Racers approached our company early on for our skills in forming stainless steel. Through this long-standing cooperation, Wichard develops new ideas and designs customised parts specifically tailored to their requirements; some of these parts are released in the general sailing market. Improving Wichard s product offer with our customers. Wichard s products are used on deck by major players. Some of our partners have been loyal for over 30 years. oatyards, foreign dealers, equipment suppliers, riggers and sailmakers: part of our success is due to them. Eric Tabarly s victory in the OSTR Transatlantic Race set the scene for the expansion of amateur sailing in France in the 1970s: Wichard developed products for sailing and expanded its ranges. Jean-laude Ibos EO of Wichard What makes Wichard stand out in its market? We are the only company in the world to offer such a broad range of forged deck fittings and to manufacture all our products at the same site (Thiers). Wichard is set apart by the quality and durability of its products. We are the market leader. Our competitors copy our stainless steel deck fittings! Our staff combines experience and youthfulness, know-how acquired over the years and modern methods. Wichard owes its recognition and its quality image to its 90 years of forging expertise. How do you view the company s 90 years of experience? We have a certain tradition, therefore we benefit from a vast breadth of expertise to manufacture every product in our range. Despite the changes in ownership, Wichard has continued to move forward since the day it was founded. With an eye constantly open to trends and developments in sailing, our strength comes from our ability to innovate. Today Wichard is a recognised and an essential player in the sailing world. wichard.com 4 I 5

6 a Our expertise: between tradition and innovation y making manoeuvres simpler, easy sailing contributes to the growth of amateur sailing and sailing becomes a perfectly safe leisure activity. Since its founding, Wichard has designed, developed and manufactured products with two key objectives: to guarantee the sailor s safety and comfort. Forged products a guarantee of safety Why choose a forged product? Safety provides comfort and performance: forging enables tough parts to be designed by deforming heated metal. Wichard forges its parts by drop forging, using a forge haer: an operation which involves forming a heated slug under pressure between two dies. This technique makes the structure of the metal homogenous and gives the part strength and elasticity. The parts are then finished and tested prior to being sold. In a foundry, the structure of the parts produced is random or heterogeneous: gas bubbles can become embedded in the metal, which reduces its strength. machined product is shaped by removal of material: the structure of the metal is weakened locally. Forging guarantees the elasticity of the product, its resistance to corrosion and strength, while optimising the size of the parts. From mastery of forging techniques... Our skills come from age-old knowledge, but our specialty is no longer a craft industry. Depending on the part being made, drop forging is either carried out by a specialist technician, for complex deck fittings, or using an automatic drop haer, for simple parts. t the same time, our plant can meet numerous demands in terms of product feasibility. From our staff s experience to training apprentices: our knowledge is passed on within the company.... to cutting edge technologies Wichard is a bridge between the traditions of the forge and the performance requirements of modern sailing. Our St. Malo site, specialising in plastics technology, uses composite materials to produce our range of blocks, sticks and deck fittings. Plastics are not only stronger, but also combine good design, comfort and lightness. With a focus on innovative markets, always attentive to yachtsmen and in touch with great skippers, Wichard is THE standard for marine deck fittings.

7 In the race for innovation For nearly 40 years Wichard has been following the development of techniques and regularly designing new products. When the company was taken over in 2002, the management team made innovation one of the key focus areas of its development. In Saint-Nazaire, an engineering department 100% devoted to marine applications designs new products in collaboration with the marketing, sales and after sales service departments. This method has been proven time and again to design efficient parts by taking every aspect of the final product into account: identifying and analysing the requirement: drafting of initial specifications translating the requirement into technical terms, then prioritising the product s functions: approval of the specifications by the departments involved seeking the best technical solutions with the aim of bringing a new approach to product design (e.g.: the Gyb Easy boom brake, naturally more functional and easier to produce) using information technology to control risks (e.g.: using 3D software to visualise constraints the product will undergo to optimise its shape) manufacturing prototypes and assessing their performance: tests on machines and at sea moving to the mass production after approval by the departments involved. reation and innovation make headlines We protect every new idea or concept and register one to four patents each year: our 90 patents represent real wealth for the company. s a responsible manufacturer, Wichard monitors the materials used and applies quality control procedures. From idea to final product, this is a means of optimally controlling our parts design. We regularly receive awards: Francis Joyon Racing single-handed round the world on a trimaran! 2008, Pitmann Innovation ward: Gyb Easy boom 2007, Dame ward: Gyb Easy boom break Special mention for Deck equipment 1998, Dame ward: Double-safety carabiner 1st prize for Deck equipment $ 1994, Dame ward: Harness tether 1st prize for lothing and protection What are a skipper s expectations regarding deck fittings for an attempt to win the record for sailing single-handed round the world? The main criteria are the reliability of the equipment and its ease of use, but the weight of the parts also has to be taken into account. Why did you choose Wichard to fit out Idec? Wichard is renowned for its reliability. Not only is the weight/strength ratio favourable, but the breaking load level is also very good. I had already selected Wichard for my first round the world record four years ago: our collaboration goes back many years. $! Wichard has been developing its forged products for over 90 years: what do you think about the range? The products in the range can meet a variety of applications. From very big boats like Idec to smaller pleasure yachts, both professional and amateur sailors can find products that suit their specific needs. wichard.com 6 I 7

8 locks I OMPLETE RNGE OF LOKS: Our blocks, wholly designed and manufactured in our factories, feature high-performance materials and are subjected to rigorous manufacturing and quality assurance processes. For whatever type of block, ball bearing, plain bearing, the shape of the sheave suits all modern ropes. They are also very easy to install due to the various types of fastenings options. I WIHRD OFFERS OMPREHENSIVE RNGE OF LOKS INLUDING: all bearing blocks Ratchet blocks Snatch blocks Plain bearing blocks Stainless steel blocks Deck accessories Roller blocks complete range of roller blocks is also available on

9 LINK ETWEEN THE LOD ON THE LOK ND THE DEFLETION NGLE: The load on the block depends on the deflection angle and the load on the line. The deflection angle is the angle by which the block turns the sheet. locks loading formulas 45 For a 45 angle: The load factor will be 75%. load of 100 on the line will represent a load of 75 on the block 90 For a 90 angle: The load factor will be 140%. load of 100 on the line will represent a load of 140 on the block. 120 For a 120 angle: The load factor will be 180%. load of 100 on the line will represent a load of 180 on the block. 180 For a 180 angle: The load factor will be 200%. load of 100 on the line will represent a load of 200 on the block. Deflection angle Load factor % % % % % % % % % % 0 0 % wichard.com 8 I 9

10 all bearing & plain bearing blocks I NEW RNGE OF LOKS: Modern design with hollows cheeks Wide choice of fastenings Universal head to lock the position The sheave can be removed for maintenance Reliability and longevity 5 year warranty I LL ERING LOKS: Innovative design with two lateral races of ball bearings Smooth running for low load and high speed action Under high loads, the solid full width hub of the sheave runs on a stainless steel bush which allows the sheave to run freely The ball bearings never get crushed and the lateral friction is eliminated I LL ERING LOKS PPLITIONS: Mainsail sheet Mainsail travelers Spinnaker sheets Genoa sheets Running backstay I PLIN ERING LOKS: Withstand high loads (the sheave runs on the stainless steel bush) Ideal for static operations I PLIN ERING LOKS PPLITIONS: Mastfoot block oom vang Downhaul Mast head block I TEHNIL FETURES: POM self lubricating sheave Delrin ball bearings Light cheeks protecting the sheave Grade 316L stainless steel load straps integrated into the cheeks POM eye straps for the becket and cam models

11 all bearing blocks SHEVE DI 18 & 25 - PTENTED enefits For dinghies and small boats Large range vailable in single, double and triple models Delrin ball bearings POM sheave Wide choice of fastenings Load bearing stainless steel shaft For following rope diameters: 4, 6 and SHEVE DI 18 rope size 4 to 6 Description Height Width Thick..L. Single blocks Fixed eye Fixed eye with becket heek block Double blocks Fixed eye Fixed eye with becket Triple blocks Fixed eye Fixed eye with becket SHEVE DI 25 rope size 6 to 8 Description Height Width Thick..L. Single blocks Swivel head Fixed eye Fixed eye with becket Opposite flat heek block Upright block Double blocks Fixed eye Fixed eye with becket Triple blocks Fixed eye Fixed eye with becket WL: working load - L: breaking load wichard.com 10 I 11

12 all bearing blocks SHEVE DI enefits Large range Universal head allows wide choice of fastenings Modern design 2 lateral Delrin ball races Sheave protected by cheeks Removable sheave for maintenance Load bearing stainless steel shaft djustable cam cleats For following rope diameters: 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14 SHEVE DI 35 rope size 8, forged shackle Description Height Width Thick..L. Single blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Fixed head with clevis Fixed eye heek block - 5 dia bolts Upright block Swivel snap hook Double blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Triple blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Fiddle blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket and cam WL: working load - L: breaking load

13 all bearing blocks SHEVE DI SHEVE DI 45 rope size 10, forged shackle Description Height Width Thick..L. Single blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Fixed head with clevis Fixed eye Webbing D ring heek block - 6 dia bolts Double blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Triple blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Fiddle blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with cam Swivel head with becket and cam Swivelling snap shackle Swivel. snap shackle with becket and cam WL: working load - L: breaking load wichard.com 12 I 13

14 all bearing blocks SHEVE DI enefits Large range Universal head allows wide choice of fastenings Modern design 2 lateral Delrin ball races Sheave protected by cheeks Removable sheave for maintenance Load bearing stainless steel shaft djustable cam cleats For following rope diameters: 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14 SHEVE DI 55 rope size 12, forged shackle Description Height Width Thick..L. Single blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Swivel with clevis Swivel with clevis and becket Fixed eye Fixed head with clevis Webbing D ring Swivel snap shackle heek block - bolts 6 dia Double blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Triple blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Fiddle blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Swivel snap shackle Swivel snap shackle with becket and cam WL: working load - L: breaking load

15 all bearing blocks SHEVE DI SHEVE DI 70 rope size 14, forged shackle 8 Description Height Width Thick..L. Single blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Swivel with clevis Fixed head with clevis Swivel snap shackle heek block - bolts 8 dia Double blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Triple blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Fiddle blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Swivelling snap shackle Swivel. snap shackle with becket and cam WL: working load - L: breaking load wichard.com 14 I 15

16 Ratchet blocks PTENTED enefits Different models available nodised aluminium sheave Delrin ball bearings Engagement and release by the slide button In addition to the advantages offered by its ball-bearing blocks, Wichard also offers ratchet blocks with the same styling, featuring its patented ratchet system. Several versions of this ratchet block are offered to cover most applications. It is fitted with a high-precision machined sheave made of hardened anodized aluminium, which is mounted on Delrin ball-bearings. The ratchet is engaged and released by an ergonomically-profiled slide button. This block can be mounted on a swivel base with a adaptator. SHEVE DI 55 rope size 12, forged shackle 6 Description Height Width Thick..L. Single blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket and cam Triple blocks Swivel head with becket and cam Snatch blocks SNTH LOKS Fitted to a pad eye or toe rail Wichard single handed operation, snatch blocks are highly useful for taking up a rope that is already reeved. The elastomer moulded cheeks make them shock and scratch-resistant. Each one is fitted with a snap shackle which allows them to move freely in any position. With its forged high-resistance stainless steel arm, the closing system is very strong. It can be opened very easily by pulling on the central plunger pin, as you would do with a normal snap shackle. 1 2 STINLESS STEEL SNTH LOK This stainless steel snatch block can be used for any application. The design makes its positioning easier. The all stainless steel construction is a guarantee of safety and reliability. Description Height Width Thick..L. Snatch blocks Max. 12 diam. rope Max. 18 diam. rope Stainless steel blocks Max. 6 diam. rope , WL: working load - L: breaking load

17 Plain bearing blocks SHEVE DI 12, 18 & 25 enefits For dinghies and catamaran applications Large range vailable in single, double and triple models POM sheave Wide choice of fastenings Load bearing stainless steel shaft For following rope diameters: 4, 6 and 8 Wichard plain bearing blocks are ideal for short travel high load applications such as cruising yacht boom vang systems. They have self lubricating cetal sheaves that run smoothly on a stainless steel reinforced bushing. Series shackle head models have multi positional heads, and all cam cleats are fitted with adjustable height cam cleats. Their appearance and configuration is similar to the range of ball bearing blocks to maintain your design and aesthetics yacht continuity. SHEVE DI 12 (stainless steel sheave) mini block - rope size 4 Description Height Width Thick..L Fixed eye SHEVE DI 18 rope size 4 to 6 Description Height Width Thick..L. Single blocks Fixed eye Fixed eye with becket heek block Double blocks Fixed eye Fixed eye with becket Triple blocks Fixed eye Fixed eye with becket SHEVE DI 25 rope size 6 to Description Height Width Thick..L. Single blocks Swivel head Fixed eye Fixed eye with becket Opposite in line heek block Upright lead block Double blocks Fixed eye Fixed eye with becket Triple blocks Fixed eye Fixed eye with becket WL: working load - L: breaking load wichard.com 16 I 17

18 Plain bearing blocks SHEVE DI enefits Large range Universal head allows wide choice of fastenings High resistance under high loads Modern design Sheave protected by cheeks Removable sheave for maintenance Load bearing stainless steel shaft djustable cam cleats For following rope diameters: 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14 SHEVE DI 35 rope size 8 to 9, forged shackle Description Height Width Thick..L. Single blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Fixed head with clevis Fixed eye heek block - bolts 5 dia Upright block Reefing block Swivel snap hook Double blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Triple blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Fiddle blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket and cam WL: working load - L: breaking load

19 Plain bearing blocks SHEVE DI SHEVE DI 45 rope size 10, forged shackle 5 Description Height Width Thick..L. Single blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Fixed head with clevis Fixed eye Webbing D ring heek block - bolts 6 dia Double blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Triple blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Fiddle blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with cam Swivel head with becket and cam Swivel snap shackle Swivel. snap shackle with becket and cam WL: working load - L: breaking load wichard.com 18 I 19

20 Plain bearing blocks SHEVE DI enefits Large range Universal head allows wide choice of fastenings High resistance under high loads Modern design Sheave protected by cheeks Removable sheave for maintenance Load bearing stainless steel shaft djustable cam cleats For following rope diameters: 8, 9, 10, 12 and 14 SHEVE DI 55 rope size 12, forged shackle Description Height Width Thick..L. Single blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Swivel with clevis Swivel with clevis and becket Fixed head with clevis Fixed eye Webbing D ring Swivelling snap shackle heek block - 6 dia bolts Double blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Triple blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Fiddle blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Swivelling snap shackle Swivel. snap shackle with becket and cam WL: working load - L: breaking load

21 Plain bearing blocks SHEVE DI SHEVE DI 70 rope size 14, forged shackle 8 Description Height Width Thick..L. Single blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Swivel with clevis Fixed head with clevis Swivelling snap shackle heek block - 8 dia bolts Double blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Triple blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Fiddle blocks Swivel head Swivel head with becket Swivel head with becket and cam Swivelling snap shackle Swivel. snap shackle with becket and cam WL: working load - L: breaking load wichard.com 20 I 21

22 Stainless steel blocks enefits Large range covering all applications Lightness, reliability and good performance Wide choice of fastenings Perfect for dinghies and cruising yachts Description Height Width Thick..L. Sheave dia 18 - rope size 6 to Single block Single with becket Sheave dia 19 - rope size Single with eye Sheave dia 24 - rope size 4 to Single with shackle Single block Single with becket and shackle Single with becket Single with V cleat, becket and shackle Single with V cleat and becket Double with shackle Double with becket and shackle Double with V cleat, becket and shackle Triple with shackle Triple with becket and shackle Triple with V cleat, becket and shackle Sheave dia 25 - rope size 8 to For 25 stanchion For 25 stanchion, pivoting Swivel shackle block Swivel shackle blocks Flat 25 dia sheave urved 25 dia sheave Removable 36 dia sheave Wire block with aluminium sheave dia sheave, for 3 wire dia sheave, for 4 wire dia sheave, for 5 wire dia sheave, for 7 wire dia sheave, for 7 wire Sheave dia 45 - rope size 10 Mast step blocks sheave dia Single with clevis pin Swivel with clevis Land-yacht blocks (curved) sheave dia Single Single with becket WL: working load - L: breaking load

23 Description Swivel base Mainsheet swivel base - ball bearing- rope size Swivel cleat base - rope size Swivel cleat base - rope size For rope Ø / Fastener spacing am cleats Stand up springs Stand up spring without collar for sheaves dia 18 & Stand up spring with collar for sheaves dia 35 & Stand up spring with collar for sheaves dia 55 & 70 Deck accessories For sport boats or dinghies, swivel bases enable the boat s fittings to be optimised. They are manufactured according to Wichard tradition of quality, and form part of the original equipment on many modern designs. Their dimensions, and the adjustable orientation of the cam cleats, mean they can be installed on your boat without any modifications. Description For blocks levis Ø Ø Pin levis adaptor Swivel, clevis adaptor Sheave 35& Swivel, clevis adaptor Sheave Mast step adaptor Mast step adpator for Part & Mast step adaptor for Part & Height Fastener spacing For rope Ø Saddles stainless steel Saddles POM , , Description Ø Sheave Thickness Ø Pin Ø rope Plain bearing sheaves Sheave 18 8, Sheave Sheave 35 11, Sheave Sheave Sheave Sheave Sheaves with captive balls aptive balls 35 11, aptive balls aptive balls aptive balls aptive balls aptive balls Deck organizers: ball bearings sheaves (stacked) Sheaves Ø Sheave Ø Rope Length Width Tickness Fastener to to to to to to WL: working load - L: breaking load wichard.com 22 I 23

24 Stainless steel products I WIHRD OFFERS OMPLETE RNGE OF STINLESS STEEL PRODUTS INLUDING: abystay adjusters, backstay adjusters. Wire accessories: lifeline hooks. Fastenings: folding pad eyes, watertight U-bolts. Eye straps, eye nuts and eye bolts. Snap hooks and swivels. Shackles. TIP: HOW TO MINTIN YOUR WIHRD PRODUTS? WIHINOX: paste for cleaning and passivation of stainless steel This stainless steel cleaning and passivation paste will ensure your fittings have a spotless appearance and will extend their service life. Wichinox has a neutral effect on plastics, and comes in an even more practical, packaging for straightforward application. Part : (cont. 150 ml).

25 enefits Large range of babystay adjusters vailable with wheel, handle or ratchet Ergonomic and comfortable to use Easy to install and dismantle Forged body and snap hook Resistant to high loads Perfect for setting a flying sail (solent jib or storm jib) Optimizes yacht performance Long travel model available abystay adjusters For fitting a jib, setting up a genoa or a solent jib... oth for safety and performance reasons, fitting a removable inner forestay is strongly recoended when there is a roller furling system. Wichard offers a whole range of babystay adjusters. The table below will allow you to determine the best suitable product for your boat. Length pin to pin closed /open Toggle length x width Ø pin Handling.L. Ø stud For wire Ø With wheel (delivered with shackle part 1206) / x /6/ With handle / x / / x /6/ / x /6/ With ratchet / x /8/ / x /8/ / x / Selection chart of babystay adjusters per size of boat Head stay Length in m 6 to to to to to to to to Length in ft 20 to to to to to to to to 48 Removable stay / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / These indications are not contractual, as each boat is different, we recoend checking with a professional. WL: working load - L: breaking load wichard.com 24 I 25

26 ccessories for babystay attachment Wichard offers a comprehensive range of fixing points for babystay attachment. Double pad eye allows a single attachment point for both the babystay pelican adjuster and the jib tack point, fits all sizes of adjusters. Description kg abystay tang, to be fitted to the mast Double folding pad eye dia 6 (see page 29) Double folding pad eye dia 8 (see page 29) Double folding pad eye dia 10 (see page 29) Eye strap, used as a backing plate for double pad eye part 6564 & 6565 (see page 29) Eye strap, used as a backing plate for double pad eye part 6566 (see page 29) Threaded eye hook for tensioning. reaking load 1000 kg (small yachts). Length: M ackstay adjusters «PTENTED» 5 6 enefits vailable with wheel, handle or ratchet Ergonomic and comfortable to use Optimizes rigging performance ompact size Forged body Resistant to high loads Length pin to pin losed/open Toggle length x width Ø pin Handling.L. Ø Stud For wire Ø With wheel / x /6/ With handle / x /6/ With ratchet / x /8/ / x /8/ / x / WL: working load - L: breaking load

27 Lifeline hooks L 1 2 enefits Registered design Forged in 316L stainless steel For closing lifelines gate Off-centre shape allows the wires to be tensioned easily D E P 3 4 Length (L).L. Lifeline hook «patented» M8 x Length Tension.L. Pelican hooks «patented» M12 x M14 x M8 x D E For wire Ø Swage studs (for part 2831 et 2833) ,5 40 4,3 M8 x ,3 M8 x ,3 M8 x E Sail chafe protector For wire Ø E M P (min/max) Wire grips x 70 2/ x 90 4/ x 100 6/ x 125 8/ x / Sail chafe protector This two part ring which is suitable for clipping on to 6 to 10 diameter wires, protects sails and facilitates manoeuvring whilst minimising snagging risks 5 WL: working load - L: breaking load wichard.com 26 I 27

28 Fastenings The Wichard range intended for safety fixing of deck and rigging components, provides an elegant and effective solution. The range has applications that extend beyond the maritime sector, and they are also used in the industrial sector, as well as for architectural purposes and interior decorating. I WIHRD OFFERS WIDE RNGE OF PDEYES: Folding padeyes in stainless steel or titanium. Toe rail padeyes. U-bolts. Watertight U-bolts.

29 Folding pad eyes 1 E Ø d 2 E Ø d enefits Registered design - Made in France Hot forged vailable in single and double models vailable in 316L s/s or Titanium Outstanding working loads in all positions ompact, can be folded Silicon pad to reduce noise and vibrations esthetic Multi-use: fastening, shrouds, blocks, jackstays etc... Ø D Ø d E.L. Universal folding pad eye , Folding pad eye «patented» , , The Wichard double folding pad eyes have been designed to attach several shrouds or a removable stay. Titanium folding pad eye «patented» , , F E The Wichard double folding pad eyes have been designed to attach several shrouds or a removable stay. Ø d Ø D Ø d E F.L. Double folding pad eye «patented» , , WL: working load - L: breaking load wichard.com 28 I 29

30 Toe rail pad eyes Using these sliding padeyes, the toe rail can be used without any risk of damage, for a wide range of applications, such as attaching running rigging, barber hauler, boom brake, kicking strap, or mooring/fender line guide when docked. 1 D Toe rail Ø mini - maxi H mini mini - maxi D.L. Toe rail pad eyes «patented» Standard , symetric , Standard , H H Ø L.L. Max tightening torque Nm U-olts , , , , L enefits Registered design - Made in France Outstanding working loads UV-resistant rubber collar omplete watertightness guaranteed vailable in black and white Eliminates need to install watertight seal esthetically pleasing solution Delivered with nuts and counterplate L 2 3 black Part white Ø L.L. Max tightening torque Nm Watertight U-olts «patented» , , , WL: working load - L: breaking load

31 Eye straps, eye nuts, eye bolts enefits Hot forged with 316L stainless steel High resistance Round shape to prevent wear to straps, lines etc Multi-use 1 D E Ø D E.L. Saddles , Ø D E Webbing eye Straps Ø D E Reefing eye strap Many purposes like reefing applications D Wichard eye nuts and eye bolts are single-piece forged components that guarantee you excellent safety standards for your fastenings. They come in a broad range of sizes, enabling you to find the solutions best suited to your circumstances. Should you wish to order large quantities with specific lengths or diameters, Wichard can also manufacture custom-made items. D E F G.L. Max tightening torque Nm Eye olts M6 x , M6 x , M8 x M8 x M10 x M12 x D E *.L. Eye nuts M6 x M8 x M8 x M10 x M10 x M12 x M12 x M14 x M16 x * The strength figures given are an indication only and change according to specification of the end fitting 4 5 E E G F D WL: working load - L: breaking load wichard.com 30 I 31

32 Snap hooks Whatever your application is, you will always find the appropriate Wichard snap hook. I WIHRD OFFERS OMPLETE RNGE OF SNPS HOOKS: «HR» snap shackles. Trigger snap shackles. Quick release snap shackles. Snap hooks. arbine hooks. Mooring hooks. The Wichard snap hooks will never break suddenly! They show signs of deformation well before reaching the breaking point.

33 «HR» snap shackles enefits Forged in HR stainless steel Designed and made in France High resistance aptive plunger pin Large range Easy opening Multi-use: halyards, tethers etc... D Length Ø D.L. Fixed eye * levis pin Length Metric thread (Iso).L. Without swivel with female thread x x x Length Ø D.L. Swivel eye * 90 Titanium With thimble eye Large bail Webbing swivel With clevis pin swivel *Note parts : 2470 and are not «HR» WL: working Southern load - L: breaking Rigging load Supplies T: wichard.com 32 4 I 33 5

34 Trigger snap shackles enefits Forged in HR s/s or Titanium Designed and made in France vailable with swivel eye, large eye or swivel shackle Ideal for spinnaker sheets Outstanding working loads Opens manually or with a fid Fast rotating swivel Length D.L. Swivel eyes Titanium Titanium Large bail Swivel shackle Release fid Release fid - anodised aluminium - Length: 15 cm Speedlink the new trigger snap shackle LIGHTWEIGHT: Speedlink was developed using finite element analysis software and has an optimised design. Its shape, cut-outs and ribs make it extremely light and give it one of the best strength/ weight ratios on the market. MODERN DESIGN... Speedlink s ultra-technical lines make it one of the most modern and efficient snap shackles available. The special load-bearing surface of the swivel eye avoids excessive rope wear. Its overall design prevents adjacent lines from jaing.... FOR EFFIIENT OPERTIONS Easy opening: opening under load, whether manually or using the release fid, is easy and effortless thanks to the generous passage diameter and its optimised slopes. No accidental opening: the special shape of the latch reduces inertia and avoids unintentional opening, especially under impact, while the distribution of stresses limits the effort needed to open it under load. EW NNEW 5 STURDY: Speedlink is forged in HR stainless steel and can bear exceptional working and breaking loads for a minimum weight. Length D W.L.L Swivel eye , ,052 WL: working load - L: breaking load

35 enefits Forged in HR stainless steel Designed and made in France vailable with swivel eye, large eye and tack snap configuration Ideal for sheets (genoa, spinnaker) Outstanding working loads ontrol line for easy to release esthetic Quick release snap shackles «patented» Length.L. With swivel eye , With large bail , , Tack snap shackle enefits Registered design - Made in France Forged in 316L stainless steel Torsion spring Opens with one hand No risk of accidental opening Integrated into the Wichard tethers Snap hooks olour Length.L. Double action safety hook «patented» Yellow x lue x Fluorescent x enefits Registered design - Made in France Forged in 316L or HR stainless steel Outstanding working loads esthetic design Multi-use on board 4 5 Length.L. Snap hooks «patented» Safety snap hook «HR» Models forged in 17.4 Ph (HR stainless steel) Swivel snap hooks Webbing snap hook WL: working load - L: breaking load wichard.com 34 I 35

36 arbine hooks 1 2 RINE HOOKS «patented» Ø enefits Designed and made in France vailable with eye to attach strap, or without eye Syetric or asyetric shape Perfect for fast operations Standard on Wichard tethers (part 7001, 7002, 7011) Length.L. Syetric syetric Without eye enefits Ideal for setting a headsail One hand operation vailable in 316L stainless steel or brass Efficient operation : does not jam 6 Length.L. «One hand» sail snaps 4/ stainless steel 50 7,5 6, stainless steel stainless steel stainless steel , stainless steel stainless steel brass 50 7,5 6, brass brass Ø Length.L. Delta hooks WL: working load - L: breaking load

37 enefits 2 models available: simple or automatic an be used on most boat hooks Perfect for mooring buoys Mooring hooks Ø Length Simple mooring hooks Spare attachment fitting for mooring hooks For part : For parts and : Ø Length utomatic mooring hooks utomatic ,380 2 enefits Ensure safer anchoring by easing the tension on the chain Protects the boat from chafing Installed between two links The locking pin keeps it in position Made in 316L stainless steel For 8, 10 and 12 chain Length Rope diameter.l. hain Grip For 8 chain For 10 chain For 12 chain Wichard stainless steel rings and adjusters are hot drop forged from 316L stainless steel in a single piece, not just bent and welded. Forging is a far superior process, because it maintains the structural integrity of the metal and increases working load limits in real world applications. Each part is polished and passivated to create a beautiful, yet durable surface that is highly resistant to corrosion. The W pentagon (plus 316L) mark is stamped into every part is your assurance of Wichard quality. 4 Part Description Stock Ø Inside dimensions.l. Ring and adjusters 6782 Ring 5 21, Ring Ring 7, D Ring D Ring D Ring Triangle Triangle Triangle with bar Double adjuster Double adjuster "HR" D rings D Ring 6 27, D Ring 8 35, D Ring 10 45, WL: working load - L: breaking load wichard.com 36 4 I 37 5

38 Swivels The Wichard swivels are used to link two parts which may have different rotation directions. Wichard offers a complete range of swivels forged either with HR stainless steel or grade 316L stainless steel. I WIHRD OFFERS OMPLETE RNGE OF SWIVELS: With clevis pin or pin with allen head. With large bail. For webbing applications. For mooring applications.

39 Swivels SWIVELS «HR» enefits Full range of products Forged in 17.4 Ph HR stainless steel Outstanding working and breaking loads all bearing models available Multi-use on board Length Ø D.L. With clevis pin same with ball bearings same with ball bearings Pin with allen head D Large bail same with ball bearings same with ball bearings Webbing swivel Fork - Fork (SS cambered Plate) * * * Parts 2461 and 2462 are not "HR". Self-locking llen head pin MOORING SWIVELS Length enefits Forged in specific grade of stainless steel Designed and made in France Excellent corrosion resistance To be used with shackles 1206, 1207, 1246, 1247 and 1248.L. kg Moorings swivel WL: working load - L: breaking load wichard.com 38 I 39

40 Shackles Shackles are for linking components, and consequently play an essential role in terms of safety. That is the reason why our shackles are : Drop-forged Their technical characteristics are closely controlled during the manufacturing process llowing Wichard to stamp its brand on them with every confidence. This signature offers you the guarantee of safety.

41 enefits Large range of self-locking shackles Head of shackle pin locked into one of the notches voids accidental release due to vibrations vailable in various versions to suit applications Forged in 316L stainless steel Designed and made in France Self-locking shackles «patented» Ø.L. Self-locking D shackles Self-locking long shackles Self-locking twisted shackle Self-locking bow shackles Self-locking large opening shackle , llen head pin shackles «D» The head of the pin does not stick out from the shackle s body, thus eliminating any risk of snagging , (specially designed for batten cars) llen head pin shackles «bow» The head of the pin does not stick out from the shackle s body, thus eliminating any risk of snagging Tack shackles These shackles are specially designed for adjustment to the width of goosenecks WL: working load - L: breaking load wichard.com 40 I 41

42 aptive pin shackles «patented» enefits Self-locking pin cannot be dropped when opened No risk of losing the pin Wide range to meet all needs Forged in 316L stainless steel Designed and made in France 1 2 Ø.L. aptive pin «D» shackles aptive long «D» shackles aptive twisted shackles aptive pin bow shackles Key pin shackles «patented» D Ø enefits Patented design Opening by half turn Easy to install with one hand Forged in 316L stainless steel Designed and made in France D.L. Key pin shackles Key pin shackles with bar Thimble shackles «patented» 7 Ø enefits Forged in 316L stainless steel llows splicing on head of shackle No additional stainless steel cringles Designed and made in France Ø rope max..l. aptive pin llen head pin WL: working load - L: breaking load

43 TITNIUM SHKLES (TI) Titanium «HR» shackles enefits Forged in Titanium T6V Important weight saving: 40% vailable in D and bow models Designed and made in France Ø WL L Titanium shackles Titanium bow shackles HR SHKLES enefits Forged in HR (High resistance) stainless steel Designed and made in France Outstanding working loads vailable in D, long, bow and key pin models 2 Ø WL L HR «D» shackles HR long shackles D HR bow shackles Ø D WL L HR Key pin shackles with bar WL: working load - L: breaking load wichard.com 42 4 I 43 5

44 Safety I TETHERS, RELESE SPREDER R, GY ESY THE WIHRD OOM RKE Wichard designs cutting-edge technology products whose main function is to provide enhanced safety. They are robust, easy to use and will bring you satisfaction.

45 Tethers enefits Large range of tethers omplies with EN1095 standard vailable with double action safety hooks (phosphorescent) or carabiner hooks vailable with flat or elastic tethers Ensures safety during movement on deck Designed and made in France Description Tether with double action safety hooks kg Elastic harness tether from 1 to 2 m, with double action safety hooks Elastic harness tether - 1 m fixed line, the other retracts from 2 to 1 m with three double action safety hooks Harness tether, 2 meter long with two double action safety hooks Harness tether, flat webbing (25), 2 meter long with one action safety hook Tethers with stainless steel carbine hooks Same with two stainless steel carbine hooks Same with three stainless steel carbine hooks Same with two stainless steel carbine hooks Extract from ISF Offshore Special Regulations: Each crew member shall have a harness and safety line that complies with EN 1095 (ISO12401) or equivalent with a safety line not more than 2m in length. enefits omplies with OSR Regulations Fitted with quick opening snap shackle on the harness side With overload indicator 2 models available Designed and made in France 6 7 Description OSR Tethers kg Elastic harness tether. Retracts from 2 to 1 meter, two double action safety hooks, with overload indicator, double action and quick opening snap shackle. Elastic tether, 1 meter fixed line, the other retracts from 2 to 1 meter, with overload indicator, two double safety action hooks and quick opening snap shackle. Extract from ISF Offshore Special Regulations: safety line purchased in 1/01 or later shall have a coloured flag embedded in the stitching, to indicate an overload. line which has been overloaded shall be replaced as a matter of urgency It is strongly recoended that :- e) snaphooks should be of a type which will not selfrelease from a U-bolt (see OSR (a) and which can be easily released under load (crew members are reminded that a personal knife may free them from a safety line in emergency). 8 9 wichard.com 44 4 I 45 5

46 Release spreader bar for dinghies and catamarans «patented» RELESLE UNDER TENSION Thanks to its lever, the spreader bar can be easily released without any effort and can be operated by a sailor of any age or skill level (i.e. novice, youth, female...). ESY RE-ENGGED Once opened, the hook of the spreader bar can be easily re-engaged and used again. The Wichard spreader bar has been specifically designed, so that it can be easily and single-handedly operated without any effort and in any kind of conditions. TTHED HOOK Even when opened the trapeze hook always remains attached to the spreader bar. The sailor can not loose the hook accidentally when released, and no lines are required to retain it. Features : : kg. Part : oom brake Gyb Easy «patented» Gybing remains one of the most challenging operations on a sailing boat even for experienced sailors and can possibly generate injuries and material damage. n efficient and safe solution: Gyb Easy the Wichard boom brake. ONEPT Thanks to the frictions of the specific line passing over the boom break, the boom is allowed to gybe smoothly. With Gyb Easy, the gybe operations are safer, potential accidents reduced and without jerks. SETTINGS OF GY ESY The adjusment of Gyb Easy is made thanks to the tension of the specialized line. 3 different positions exist for a perfect adaptation to the mainsail and wind conditions (see pictures). The more the line passes over the openings, the more the friction is increased and hence the brake efficiency. N ESY INSTLLTION ON LL KINDS OF OTS The installation only takes a few minutes: a shackle is attached onto one of the boom eye straps. In order to fit with all the deck configurations, two different fittings can be implemented.the boom brake can be installed either on modern boats or old gaffers. Features : an be used on mainsail areas below 40 sqm. Material: aluminium with anodisation. : kg. Part : 7150 (livré avec le cordage).

47 Jacklines Lyf Safe LYF SFE, THE WIHRD JKLINE EW NNEW UNIVERSL, REDY-TO-USE, REFLETIVE Either sailing solo or fully crewed, operating on the foredeck in most conditions require extra attention and safety precautions. Lyf Safe by Wichard is a complete jackline kit allowing safer operations and offering added value to the crew. DPTLE ND UNIVERSL Lyf Safe can tailored to the length of the boat (using the adjuster) and can be fitted on to most deck fastenings (padeyes, pulpit/ pushpit, cleats). REDY-TO-USE Easy to install, Lyf Safe can does not require additional fastening components such as shackles. REFLETIVE Thanks to its reflective stripe and photoluminescent casing, Lyf Safe can be easily identified when sailing at night. LOKING SYSTEM OF THE WEING The adjuster casing prevents any accidental adjustment or release of the webbing. RESISTNT ND NTI-HFFING The anti-abrasion edges to the webbing prevent early wear and fraying, the soft elastomer casing isolates the deck, eliminating noise and vibrations. ESTHETI Lyf Safe is an elegant solution suiting most modern deck designs. 3 models available : Part 7051 : length 8,5m. Part 7052 : length 11m. Part 7053 : length 14m. omponents of Lyf Safe : 2 reflective webbings. 2 forged adjusters. 2 photoluminescent casings. 1 set containing 8 screws. 1 installation manual. wichard.com 46 I 47

48 Sailing accessories I TILLER EXTENSIONS, WIND INDITORS, KNIVES, OPENING PREFEEDER Wichard designs products which aim at easing the operations and the life on board. They will quickly become essential tools. The tiller extensions exist in different versions (telescopic or not) and use modern materials like carbon. The Wichard wind indicators, designed using wind tunnel technology, offer outstanding stability. s for knives, every sailor knows just how essential they can be for a whole range of uses. Wichard knives integrate useful tools as a shackle opener and a spike tool.

49 TILLER EXTENSIONS Tiller extensions Wind indicators enefits Large range of tiller extensions With or without handle, telescopic or fixed models Telescopic models with ball-locking system Different joint systems available Ergonomic non-slip handles Description kg Telescopic tiller extensions djustable from 70 to 100 cm djustable from 80 to 120 cm djustable from 70 to 100 cm, stand up rubber articulation djustable from 80 to 120 cm, stand up rubber articulation Tiller extensions Length 70 cm - universal ball joint Length 95 cm - universal ball joint Tiller extensions with handle Non retractable - length 58 cm Non retractable - length 70 cm Tiller extension Non retractable - length 70 cm - removable universal joint Non retractable - length 95 cm - removable universal joint arbon tiller extension Length 94 cm - flexible and quick release universal joint Length 124 cm - flexible and quick release universal joint Retaining clips Retaining clips (tube dia. 20 ) Retaining clips (tube dia. 30 ) Spare articulations Spare articulation for parts 7550, 7555 with fastening part Spare articulation for parts 7551, 7556 with fastening part Spare articulation for parts 7550, 7551, 7555, Spare articulation for parts 7515, 7525, 67525, Spare articulation for parts 7510, New spare articulation: easy to install 9 PHOSPHORESENT WIND INDITORS Wichard wind indicators, designed using wind tunnel technology, offer remarkable stability. Their glass fibre shafts can bend without breaking. The low-friction pivot ensures precision, sensitivity, and a long service life. These are real navigation instruments that can be mounted with ease on any type of mast, even utilising existing mounting brackets Wind indicators Phophorescent wind indicator, length 38 cm Wind indicator, length 25 cm wichard.com 48 4 I 49 5

50 Knives enefits Essential tool on board Half-serrated blade forged in special stainless steel Several models available: single blade, blade + shackle key, bosun s knife, etc.. an cut any abrasive material (Kevlar etc.) Several colours available Designed and made in France Description Forged handle kg Forged stainless steel handle, blade and shackle key Forged stainless steel handle, blade, shackle key, cork-screw Forged Titanium handle, nitrided blade, with shackle key olour handle Green - Single blade Fluorescent - Single blade lack - Single blade lue - Plain blade Orange - Fully separated blade Green - lade, shackle key and bottle opener Fluorescent - lade, shackle key and bottle opener lack - lade, shackle key and bottle opener lue - lade, shackle key and bottle opener Grey - Soft handle Green - Locking blade, shackle key and spike Fluorescent - Locking blade, shackle key and spike lack - Locking blade, shackle key and spike leu - Locking blade, shackle key and spike Green - «one hand» stainless steel knife with quick opening shackler and safety liner block on the blade Fluorescent lack lue Long knife with sheath Length 20 cm, blade 10 cm Length 24 cm, blade 13 cm Floating knife, fixed blade Length 19 cm, blade 7 cm Sheaths Fabric sheath for folding knives Leather belt sheath for folding knives Rigger s leather sheath for 20 cm fixed blade knife and shackle key/marlin spike 0.026

51 OPENING LUFF ROPE PREFEEDER for Racing Foils and Furling systems PERFORMNE efore re-hoisting the bowman doesn t need to remove the headsail from the luff grove, he just has to open the prefeeder and close it around the luff tape. No need to remove the headsail anymore! Opening luff Rope Prefeeder ESE OF USE To open simply push the spring with your thumb, the jaws will open automatically. To close, squeeze the jaws together between thumb and fingers, until the spring reengages. ESY TO INSTLL The prefeeder can be easily installed below any headsail foil or headsail reefing configuration. In the closed position, it ensures a smooth and easy sail hoist. Features : Single handed operation by pushing on the spring Easy to install with a lashing or fixed to the forestay Stainless steel product benefiting from the Wichard know-how to offer the highest reliability : kg Part 7485 Shackler and spike tool Description Shackler and spike tool kg Forged shackler with bottle opener Unique shackler / spike tool Key rings Key rings Description kg Wichard lanyard Key ring with pin shackle Key ring with snap hook Key ring with snap shackle Key ring with block wichard.com 50 I 51

52 Technical information WRRNTY ll Wichard products are warranted to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for five (5) years from the date of purchase by the original end-user. Excluded from this warranty are: > ny product which has been improperly fitted. > ny product which has been improperly used or used in any application for which it was not intended. > ny product which has been improperly maintained. > ny product modified without a written approval from Wichard. > ny damage being a consequence from alteration, from ultraviolet light exposure or from the normal wear of products. The useful life of any products is determined by its utilisation and an appropriate factor of safety (see page 53). It must be distinctly assessed in each application. Thus no guarantee can be provided for product life, dynamic capacities or any other factor due to the variability in usage. Wichard s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective goods exclusive of any other repair. Responsibility and costs of handling, transportation and any custom duties and tariffs linked to the warranty claim are in any case borne by Wichard. ORROSION IN THE MRINE ENVIRONMENT ll Wichard products are passivated. orrosion attacks stainless steel and is always visible in the form of black coloured roughness. lthough this is dangerous, it is rarely seen in current use, except in cases where martensitic (HR) steel is in total, prolonged iersion. What many people erroneously call corrosion, is really rust, or oxidation. This is due to outside causes. In the marine environment, stainless steel is subject to considerable aggressive forces and is not totally corrosion free. Re-passivation can be accomplished with a passivator such as Wichinox (see page 24). ll stainless steel demands a minimum of upkeep. STINLESS STEEL Wichard uses top-quality grades of stainless steel in its products (see chart). The first type is a low carbon austenitic steel (316L), which offers good mechanical characteristics. They are non-magnetic steels and most of Wichard products are manufactured in this grade. The second (17.4PH) is martensitic steel (magnetic), which is referred to as high-resistance steel (HR). Type ustenitic Martensitic oon name Mo 17.4 PH European Standard X2rNiMo X5rNiuNb 16-4 US ISI Standard 316 L 630 omposition arbon < 0,03 % < 0,07 % hromium 18 % 16,5 % Nickel 12 % 4 % Molybdenum 3 % opper 4 % WHY WIHRD SHKLE? Wichard shackle is manufactured on a very old principal, forging. Wichard has perfected and machined this process down to the smallest detail. RELIILITY ND HIGH QULITY fter the row metal bars are checked on chemical alloy and quality, the metal is heated to the right temperature to be forged. Then the metal is pressed in its new shape with great force by a hydraulic haer. Due to this process the metal obtains an organized structure without any weakness. ecause of this structure, called fibers, the metal object is not only very strong but also has an elastic property. asted metal objects of the same design are less strong because the structure in the metal is not the same everywhere in the object. Next to this there is the chance that small air bubbles are enclosed during the casting. This causes a capital weakness in the casted object. Even objects machined from a block of metal can have weaknesses. Where the metal is machined into a curve the structure in the metal is broken and becomes a weak point in the object. When the object is overloaded it will break at this point. PERFORMNE ND SEURITY Due to the technique of forging every object of the same design and shape has the same properties with a small tolerance of deviation. y controlling all important factors Wichard can guarantee an accurate breaking load and working load for each individual object. Wichard advises to respect carefully the Working Load (WL) indicated for each of its products. If a Wichard product is overloaded between the safe working load and breaking load the product will deform due to its elastic property. This gives the user an extra safety margin and shows when the product is overloaded. Deformed parts have to be replaced iediately preferably by a part in a larger size.

53 DEFINITIONS Working Load (WL) indicates the value of static load at which the product will still function without excessive friction or wear or permanent deformation of components. reaking Load (L) indicates the value of static load for which a major failure of one or some structural components of or the complete destruction of the product can be expected when new. Plastic components may split, rivets may give way, shackles or any other connection parts break and other metallic components may fracture. UNITS OF LOD Our resistance values are shown in kilograe-force (symbol: kgf or more usually kg), which is the force due to gravity sustained by a mass of 1 kg situated at the latitude of Paris. This unit of force is obsolete, and is not part of the SI international system of units, which links concepts of mass and weight. The unit of force used in the SI system is the Newton (N). To pass from the kilograe-force to the Newton its value must be multiplied by g, the acceleration of gravity, which is m/ sec² at the latitude of Paris, or N (N = kg x m x s-2). In the fields where the kgf appears we should now use the decanewton (or dekanewton), dan: 1 kgf = N = dan (1 dan = kgf). Our test equipment measures loads in dan, but bowing to custom and for reasons of simplicity and safety, we still give values in kgs in our brochures and on our products.our measured values have simply been converted into kgs. Please note that from 2010 we will abandon the kg to express our products resistance values in favour of the SI system unit, the dan. FTOR OF SFETY efore choosing or specifying a particular product, an appropriate factor of safety should be applied to reaking Loads (L) to suit each application. For many industrial and safety applications, and for some yachting application, a factor of safety greater than two (2) should be used or may be required by law or other regulations. It is the customer s responsibility to ensure that an appropriate factor of safety is used, and it should allow fo safety implications, service life, fatigue (as may be caused by wave action, wind stress or repetitive cyclical loading), type of load, exposure to ultraviolet light, corrosion and stress corrosion (such as in high humidity or high chlorine environment). Even more attention is required when specifying blocks as other factors have to be taken into account such as rotary speed, deflection angle of the rope or the number of wire of the tackle (see page 26 of the present document). Note that a Safe Working Load is not specified as this is dependent on the factor of safety, which must be determined by the user relative to each application. IN NY SE, NEVER USE THE PRODUTS OVER THE WORKING LOD! USEFUL LIFE The useful life of any products is determined by the above factors and must be assessed in each application. Thus no guarantee can be provided for product life, dynamic capacities or any other factor due to the variability in usage. In some jurisdictions government regulations require the replacement of rigging components within certain periods of time, usually after three or five years. You must ascertain whether any such regulations affect you and take appropriate steps if you are affected. MINTENNE ND INSPETION ll your marine hardware, blocks and equipments must receive regular inspections to prevent any deformation, wear, cracks or corrosion. Even if your products have had little use, ultraviolet light exposure, wave action, humid or saline environment may cause damage that could affect quality or strength of the equipment. If, after inspection, you are in doubt about the integrity of one of some parts, it is the customer s responsibility to replace the defective components or product to ensure their own safety. While every precaution is taken in the product design and manufacturing processes of our products to minimize the effects of corrosion or stress corrosion, appropriate preventive or corrective treatments must be carried out to the products after installation. wichard.com 52 I 53

54 Partnership For many years, Wichard has been supporting some of the best French sailors, whether on Olympic Sails (470), Mini 6.50 or Open 60. Thanks to all of you for your coitment and support of Wichard. Roland Jourdain Pierre Leboucher - Vincent Garros 60 Open Véolia Environnement : a Vendée Globe record: a 1st place: 2006 Route du Rhum record: a 1st place: 470 French hampionship (Maubuisson). a 5th place: 470 World hampionships (Melbourne). a 5th place: 470 European hampionship (Italy). Francis Joyon Ingrid Petitjean - Nadège Douroux record: a 5th place: 470 World hampionships (Melbourne) 80 multihull Singlehanded record : a 2008: Round the world, non stop, singlehanded (57 days, 13 hous, 34 minutes and 6seconds) a 2007: owes to Dinard - hannel crossing a 2005: Transatlantic West to East ; New York - Lizard point

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