Aluminum Carabiners
OK
Lightweight oval carabiner
The lightweight OK carabiner is made of aluminum . It has an oval shape that allows optimal
loading of devices with a large cross section , such as pulleys , ascenders , and mobile fall arresters .
Designed with a smooth interior and Keylock system for ease of use . It is available in three locking
systems : automatic TRIACT - LOCK or BALL - LOCK , or manual SCREW - LOCK . The OK can be used
with a CAPTIV positioning bar to help orient the carabiner to load the major axis , limit the risk of rotation ,
and keep it integrated with the device .
Am ’ D
Lightweight asymmetrical carabiner
The Am ’ D lightweight asymmetrical carabiner is made of aluminum . It has a D shape particularly
suited for connecting to diverse equipment such as descenders or positioning lanyards . Designed
with a smooth interior and Keylock system for ease of use . The Am ’ D carabiner is available in three
locking systems : automatic TRIACT - LOCK or BALL - LOCK system , or manual SCREW - LOCK
system . Am ’ D may be used with a CAPTIV positioning bar to promote loading of the carabiner
on the major axis , to limit the risk of rotation , and to keep it integrated with the device .
WILLIAM
Lightweight asymmetrical large - capacity carabiner
The lightweight WILLIAM large - capacity asymmetrical carabiner is made of aluminum . The pear
shape makes it easy to attach multiple items . Designed with a smooth interior and Keylock system
for ease of use . The WILLIAM carabiner is available in three locking systems : automatic TRIACT -
LOCK or BALL - LOCK , or manual SCREW - LOCK . WILLIAM can be used with the CAPTIV bar to
promote positioning of the carabiner on the major axis , to limit the risk of rotation , and to keep it
integrated with the device .
Bm ’ D
Lightweight asymmetrical high - strength carabiner
The Bm ’ D lightweight asymmetrical carabiner is made of aluminum . It has a D shape particularly
suited for connecting to diverse equipment such as descenders or positioning lanyards . Designed
with a smooth interior and Keylock system for ease of use . The Bm ’ D carabiner has the TRIACT -
LOCK automatic locking system . The sleeve is reinforced for greater inward and lateral gate
strength . Bm ’ D can be used with a CAPTIV positioning bar to help orient the carabiner to load
the major axis , limit the risk of rotation , and keep it integrated with the device .
• Multiple shape options for different uses
• Multiple locking systems available based on need and frequency of use
Asymmetrical D - shaped carabiners like the
Am ’ D , VULCAN , or the Bm ’ D help position
the load on the strongest axis of the carabiner .
This shape is ideal for connecting devices
such as descenders or positioning lanyards .
For frequent use
Automatic triple action TRIACT - LOCK system
or Automatic triple action BALL - LOCK system .
Symmetrical oval - shaped carabiners like
the OK , OXAN , and OKITO allow for optimal
loading of devices with a large cross section
( such as pulleys , ascenders , or mobile fall
arresters ) and better load distribution on
the device .
For very frequent use
Automatic double - action
TWIST - LOCK system .
The asymmetrical pear shape of the
WILLIAM has a large capacity for attaching
multiple devices and a large gate opening
to make installing them easier .
For occasional use
SCREW - LOCK manual system .
• Designed to make handling easier
- Fluid interior design
Designed with an interior surface that helps reduce the risk of a catch point or cross - loading .
- Optimal strength - to - weight ratio
H - frame provides an optimal strength - to - weight ratio .
- Keylock system
The Keylock system helps keep the carabiner from accidentally snagging the anchor or rope , for example .
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