Snap Hook Information

If you need a quick, secure, and tool-free method to connect chain, cable, or rope together, Snap Hooks  might be what you need.

Snap Hook generally consist of a small eye area that is designed to stay connected to the chain or rope, and a larger eye that allows the spring loaded gate to open and connect to a chain, rope, or fitting.

Three Main Ratings of Snap Links 

The three main ratings of Snap Hooks are climbing and fall protection rated, load rated, and non-load rated which are often used for key chains. Be aware that while many links look similar in design, you must be sure to choose the right rating for your application.

Our snap hook are load rated, but not rated for climbing or fall protection systems.

Load rated snap links are commonly used on non-critical suspending applications, connecting chains for gates, animal harnesses, and various marine and fishing assemblies.

Styles of Snap Hooks 

We offer four styles of snap hooks in corrosion resistant Type 316 &304  Stainless Steel

They range in sizes from 3/16” to ?” diameter and have working load limits of 100 to 900 lbs.

Regular Style Snap Links with an eye are available in Stainless Steel and feature an eye ring to captivate one end of the link to the chain, cable, or rope.

Stainless Steel Screw Style Snap Hook

Stainless Steel Screw Type Snap Hook have a captivating eye and a locking screw that prevents unintentional opening when the link is closed.

Stainless Harness Style Snap Link

Stainless Harness Style Snap Links have a reinforced captivated eye for more demanding applications and a wide opening gate for multiple or larger ropes.