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Tree Climbing Clips, Quick Links, Swivels
This page is full of clips, links, shackles, and swivels for the many different specialty connections a tree climber needs to make. We stock twisted clevises and locking twisted clevises which can be used to attach a mechanical flipline adjuster to your saddle, swivel shackles which can be used to let the connecting hardware turn freely, and a variety of links, snaps, and quick links which are ideal for attaching tools, bags, and other things. The shackles and links on this page are intended for static loading only and not for shock loading.
Zinc Plated Quick Links
Strengths listed above are tensile strengths. WLL for 1/4" is 880 lb WLL for 5/16" is 1,760 lb WLL for 3/8" is 2,640 lb 1/4" link has a 5/16" opening; 5/16" link has a 3/8" opening; 3/8" link has a 1/2" opening.
Oval quick links have lots of uses, from attaching ascender slings to making your own custom set ups. This are perfect for use with ascender foot slings.
Stainless Steel Quick Links
Strengths listed above are tensile strengths. WLL for 1/4" is 1,200 lb WLL for 5/16" is 1,900 lb WLL for 3/8" is 3,500 lb 1/4" link has a 5/16" opening; 5/16" link has a 3/8" opening; 3/8" link has a 1/2" opening.
Quick links have lots of uses, from attaching ascender slings to making your own custom set ups.
Stainless Steel Delta Links
Strengths listed are tensile strengths.1/4" link has a 5/16" opening; 5/16" link has a 3/8" opening; 3/8" link has a 1/2" opening.
Zinc-Plated Delta Links New in 2013!
Strengths listed are tensile strengths. 1/4" link has a 5/16" opening; 5/16" link has a 3/8" opening; 3/8" link has a 1/2" opening.
Pear Link
Strengths listed are tensile strengths.
Swivel Snap
Brass plated swivel snaps are available in three sizes. Great for a variety of uses, including attaching saw lanyards, tool bags, and use in split tail systems. Light duty only.
Self-Locking Twisted Clevis New in 2013!
Strengths listed are tensile strengths.
A great upgrade to the twisted clevises listed below, these forged-steel twisted clevises screw tight into a "locked" position to ensure your connection is extra secure. Often used to connect to a flipline adjuster, as the twist holds the adjuster in a horizontal position that is easier to adjust. Must be securely tightened before use. Made in France.
Twisted Clevis
Strengths listed are tensile strengths.
Often used to attach a flipline adjuster, these twisted clevises will hold the adjuster in a position that is easier to access. DOES NOT meet ANSI standards for arborist equipment. A variety of uses. Size refers to diameter of bar stock. 5/16” is recommended for 1/2” flipline adjusters, 1/2” for 5/8 & 3/4” adjusters.
Swivel Clevis
Strengths listed are tensile strengths.
Two sizes of swivel shackles are available. This can be used in applications where the load should turn freely.
Halyard Locking Shackle New in 2013!
Keypin locking shackle has a 1/4" shackle pin diameter and a 3/4" inside width. 4,620 lb. maximum break strength.
Shackle Pulley
Stainless steel shackle with built-in pulley turning on a bushing.
Features: 2 1/2” x 1 5/8” , weighs 2.5 oz., 8,000 lb. max. breaking strength, 1/2” capacity.
US-made Galvanized Steel Shackle
CM galvanized steel shackle. 3/4” / 20mm bar stock. 13,000 lb WLL. CE certified. Made in the USA.
Stainless Steel Shackles
Strengths listed are tensile strengths.
Stainless steel shackles are available in four sizes and secure with a screw pin.
Galvanized Steel Shackles
Strengths listed are tensile strengths.
Galvanized steel shackles with a screw pin.