It is used for three way loads, for equalizing two single pulleys to work as twin, to fix a pulley to an ascender for using it as a pulley brake and as a lifting link on stretcher straps to mention just a few.

Specifications

Material: Mild Steel Galvanised.
Strength: WLL @ 900kg, break load approx, 45kN
Gate open size: 12mm.
Wire size: 10mm, Height: 88mm,
Width: 66mm.
Weight: 158grms.
Standard: EN 12275-Q
Aluminium maillon can be used in all the same places as the steel.
Material: Aluminium polished.
Strength: WLL @ 350kg, break load approx, 17.5kN.
Gate open size: 12mm.
Wire size: 10mm. Height: 88mm,
Width: 66mm. Weight: 55grms.
Standard: Not obtained