Are You Curious About Boat Handrail and Bimini?
Boat handrail and bimini top can be found on almost all boats. We really know what are they? Moreover, what do we need them for? Are you curious about boat handrail? Boat handrails are all those tubular railings that are above gunwale. The latter (also called “gunnel”) is positioned at the top of the side […]
Stainless Steel Pulley for Blocks: How to Use Them?
Pulley for blocks in AISI 316 and AISI 304 stainless steel. What is pulley? A pulley is a large wheel on which a rope turns, such as in a chairlift. In that application, the bullwheel that is attached to the prime mover is called the drive pulley, with the other known as the return pulley. […]
Marine Hardware – Stainless Steel AISI 316 Carabiners
Marine hardware – In the previous post we talked in detail about the technical characteristics of the carabiners. Besides a hints to their history and their areas of application. Now, we are specifically talking about different types in this post. What type of AISI 316 carabiners? The carabiner form changes according to their use. Here […]
Stainless Steel Carabiners: In Which Sectors Are They Used?
The carabiners (o connectors) have undergo a substantial change of their function, from 1800 to the present day. In fact, they are used on: military field, watersports, speleology and much more.. Carabiners. What are they? Carabiners are an incomplete metal rings. In fact, this allows the opening and closing of them. The carabiner can be […]
Marine Padlocks, Mooring Shock Absorber, Bracket
Marine padlocks, mooring shock absorbers, brackets. They are some of the fundamental nautical accessories for optimal navigation. Marine Padlocks The marine padlock has chromed brass bodies and arch. However, it has a rubber ring to protect the internal mechanisms from the weather. In closing, the small pistons and springs are respectively in brass and stainless […]
Stainless Steel D-Shackles and Swivels – How to Use Them?
Our excursus on stainless steel nautical accessories continued. After the Eyebolts, the Boat Hook Brackets and the Clam shell vents etc.. Today we talk about D-Shackles and Swivels.. The many uses of D-Shackles D-Shackles are also called in many ways in nautical jargon. These are commonly used to connect the ropes to sails. In addition […]
Stainless Steel Eyebolts – How to Use Them?
Stainless steel eyebolts are rings fixed to caissons, machinery or other heavy objects. That is to facilitate or let to do the lifting or anchoring. Stainless Steel Eyebolts. What are they used for? Other than allowing the lifting or anchoring of objects, eye bolts can be used as connection elements or anchor points. It is […]
Stainless Steel Barrel Bolt, Boat Hook Bracket, Clam Shell Vent
The items we are talking about in this post are all in stainless steel. Barrel bolt, boat hook bracket and clam shell vent are widely used, not only in nautical sector. Hasp Barrel Bolt and Cabin door hook. Where use them? Hasp barrel bolt replaces the chain, which is usually used as a safety lock, […]
AISI 304 and 316 Stainless Steel Latches – Discover Them…
Today, our post focuses on stainless steel latches, also used for boating. Toggle latches: adjustable or not? AISI 304 Stainless steel toggle latches depending on their use are divided into: Swivel hasps: when use them? The swivel hasps are required when power is not required to hold a top (or a small door) but when […]
Stainless Steel Hinges for Welding – Casings, Doors and Windows Frames
Here is the second part of our blog post about stainless steel hinges. In this particular case, about hinges for welding for casings and doors and windows frames. Welding hinges for casings and doors and windows The casings is the frame on which are fixed: The casings not to be confused with counter frames. The […]