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Catalog Wichard 2026

Catalog Wichard 2026
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Catalog Wichard 2026

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Wichard, established in 1919, is a leading manufacturer of marine hardware, known for its commitment to quality and environmental protection. The 2026 catalog introduces new products and emphasizes the company's dedication to innovation and sustainability.
New Products
  • Anchor Swivels: Designed for mooring chains from 6 to 14 mm, these swivels self-align to bow rollers.
  • Speedlink Trigger Snap Shackle: Features SafeLock to prevent accidental opening, available in universal and webbing eye versions.
  • SoftEye 45: Moulded stick-on padeyes available in white or black.
  • Aquaterra Knives: New colors with single-blade and blade-and-corkscrew models.
  • Other Products: Includes onboard bracelets, Softlink 9.0 soft shackle, and large-opening friction rings.
Product Categories
  • Stainless Steel Products: Includes babystay adjusters, backstay adjusters, lifeline hooks, and various fastenings.
  • Snap Hooks: Features snap shackles, trigger snap shackles, and quick release snap shackles.
  • Mooring Products: Includes swivels and shackles with various locking mechanisms.
  • Blocks: Offers a range of blocks including FRX rings, MXLEvo soft block, and snatch blocks.
  • Safety Equipment: Gyb’Easy boom brake, Lyf’Safe jacklines, and Proline tethers.
  • Knives: Offshore, Rescue, and Aquaterra ranges.
Manufacturing and Quality
Wichard emphasizes high-quality manufacturing with enhanced mechanical and fatigue resistance. The production process is meticulous, ensuring reliability and corrosion resistance. All manufacturing is retained in France, focusing on innovation and environmental protection.
Environmental Commitment
Wichard is committed to environmental protection by designing recyclable products, minimizing waste, and reducing the environmental impact of its manufacturing processes.
Company History and Expansion
Founded in 1919, Wichard has expanded through acquisitions, aiming to become a major player in the yachting industry. The company has subsidiaries in the USA and Australia, with over 650 employees in 2026.
Technical Information and Contact
The catalog provides detailed technical information on product specifications and contact details for further inquiries.
Specifications and Features
  • Dyneema Trigger Line: 3m length, designed for remote release applications.
  • Eye for Webbing: Forged in high-resistance stainless steel, available in various sizes.
  • Opening Luff Rope Prefeeder: Designed for racing foils and furling systems.
  • Quick Release Snap Shackles: Available with swivel eye, large bail, and tack snap configurations.
  • Double Action Safety Hooks: Patented design, one-hand operation.
  • One Hand Sail Snaps: Available in symmetric and asymmetric shapes.
  • Anchor Swivels: Designed for mooring applications, self-aligning to bow roller.
  • Mooring Hooks and Chain Grips: Available in simple and automatic models.
  • Swivels: Full range available, suitable for various applications.
  • Shackles: Wide range available, including self-locking and captive pin designs.
Benefits
Wichard products offer high reliability, ease of use, outstanding working and breaking loads, and are designed for both nautical and industrial applications. They are corrosion-resistant and aesthetically designed, with many products patented and made in France.
Applications
Suitable for sailing and motor boats, including multihulls and monohulls, ideal for mooring, anchoring, and sail handling operations. Products can also be used in extreme sports and industrial applications.
Specifications
The document provides detailed specifications for various marine hardware products, including anchors and fairleads, designed for boats ranging from 8 to 21 meters. Key specifications include working load, weight, and dimensions for different models.
Materials and Manufacturing
Emphasizes the use of high-quality stainless steel for durability and resistance to corrosion. The manufacturing process involves forging, enhancing the strength and reliability of the products.
Warranty and Maintenance
Wichard offers a five-year warranty against defects in materials or workmanship, with regular inspections and maintenance recommended.
Technical Information
Definitions of working load and breaking load are provided, along with a discussion on the importance of applying an appropriate factor of safety.
Contact Information
Contact details for distributors in various countries are provided for customer support and inquiries.
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Catalog excerpts

Catalog Wichard 2026-2

NEW PRODUCTS Anchor swivels range • 3 sizes • For mooring chains from 6 to 14 mm • Unique design allowing self-aligning to bow roller • See page 27 Speedlink: trigger snap shackle • SafeLock locking feature to prevent accidental opening • Universal eye and webbing eye versions • Universal eye with martin breaker • See page 21 SoftEye 45 • Moulded stick-on padeyes • 2 models: white or black • See page 18 Aquaterra Knives • New colours • Single-blade models • Blade-and-corkscrew models Other new products Onboard bracelets (page 37) Large-opening friction rings (page 39) Softlink 9.0 soft shackle...

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Catalog Wichard 2026-3

STAINLESS STEEL PRODUCTS p. 8 I 36 Backstay adjusters, accessories for babystay adjusters, foldable mast step, sail chafe protector p. 10 Lifeline hooks, anti-torque cable clamps p. 11 Toe rail pad eyes and watertight U-bolts p. 14 Eye nuts, eye straps and eye bolts p. 15 Fixed pad eyes, titanium soft pad eyes, stick-on pad eyes p. 16 I 18 Trigger snap shackles p. 21 Quick release snap shackles & opening pre feeder p. 22 Carbine hooks, one hand sail snaps p. 24 Standard self-locking shackles p. 33 Captive pin shackles, key pin shackles, thimble shackles p. 34 «HR» and Titanium shackles - Soft...

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Catalog Wichard 2026-4

It all started in 1919 or maybe a bit earlier! Before becoming a foundry and taking on the name Wichard, the historic factory was initially called the Croix de Fer (or Iron Cross) factory and was actually a paper mill. The mill owed its name to a forged Iron Cross that was known as ‘the paper mill's cross’. In 1887, the owner at the time sold his establishment to Messrs Bizet and Pradel, who converted it into a cutlery factory. In 1919, Antoine Bizet formed a partnership with a certain Henri Wichard, setting up a company that would “specialise in the production of everything for the cutlery 1887...

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Catalog Wichard 2026-5

Double safety snap hooks given 1st prize at the Dame AwardSafety tethers 1984: Nouvel Economiste Europe 1: Award for design: Quick release snap shackle Wichard blocks are added to the catalogue Development of international network The American subsidiary is created: Wichard inc Products: One hand sail snaps, eye bolts, saddles, lifeline hooks, folding pad eyes Takeover of Maillard (plastic injection), who would produce Wichard blocks Products: turnbuckles, U-bolts, watertight U-bolts, double folding pad eyes, Wichard blocks, safety tethers 2000 Wichard is taken over by a group of private shareholders...

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Catalog Wichard 2026-6

The forge our trade yesterday, our trade tomorrow Produced in France since 1919, the trade of the blacksmith has undergone significant changes, but it remains a trade for men and enthusiasts. At Wichard, we manage the entire process, from the production of equipment and stamping right through to packaging. Our expertise is passed on throughout the company and we are proud to have kept all of our manufacturing in France. Our manufacturing process: -always manual, always meticulous There are a significant number of steps involved in the development of each forged Wichard product. For our iconic...

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Catalog Wichard 2026-7

Wichard quality is what matters most Our shared goal is to offer our clients products that provide the very best when it comes to safety and quality. In order to ensure this, we deploy a quality control procedure for each batch of manufactured components: During the 2000s, following a decision taken by upper management and private shareholders, Wichard became a group incorporating a number of different trades, with more than 650 employees in France in 2026. Through these various acquisitions, the Wichard Group is aiming to become a major player in yachting, particularly through the group’s subsidiaries...

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Catalog Wichard 2026-8

Stainless steel products Wichard offers a complete range of stainless steel products including: — Babystay adjusters, backstay adjusters. — Wire accessories: lifeline hooks. — Fastenings: folding pad eyes, watertight U-bolts. — Eye straps, eye nuts and eye bolts. — Snap hooks and swivels. WICHINOXGel formulaCleans and passivates stainless steel hardware - Suitable for industrial applications - Help reconstitute a passive protective film for stainless steel products - Increases product longevity - Easy to apply using a brush - Use in the event of marked or deep-set corrosion (occasionnal use)

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Catalog Wichard 2026-9

WITH HANDLE WITH RATCHET Babystay adjusters For fitting a jib, setting up a genoa or a solent jib... Both for safety and performance reasons, fitting a removable inner forestay is strongly recommended when there is a roller furling system. Wichard offers a whole range of babystay adjusters. The table below will allow you to determine the best suitable product for your boat. Large range of babystay adjusters Available with wheel, handle or ratchet Ergonomic and comfortable to use Easy to install and dismantle Forged body and snap hook Resistant to high loads Perfect for setting a flying sail (solent...

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Catalog Wichard 2026-10

Accessories for babystay attachment Wichard offers a comprehensive range of fixing points for babystay attachment. Double pad eye allows a single attachment point for both the babystay pelican adjuster and the jib tack point, fits all sizes of adjusters. — Available with wheel, handle or ratchet — Optimizes rigging performance — Forged body — Resistant to high loads Foldable mast step + BENEFITS — Quick and easy to install without need to modify the base — Locks in place for maximum security — The notched surface and end piece ensure a strong, stable support for your feet and reduce risk of slipping...

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Catalog Wichard 2026-11

Lifeline hooks + BENEFITS N° Standard locking BENEFITS Registered design Forged in 316L stainless steel For closing lifelines gate Off-centre shape allows the wires to be tensioned easily — Automatic locking lifeline hook — Only takes one hand to operate — Extremely strong, UV resistant and corrosion free PELICAN HOOKS «PATENTED» 12836 Swage studs & wire grips N° SWAGE STUDS (FOR PART # 2831 ET 2833) 7802 WL: working load - BL: breaking load - For gennaker with Marlow ProDrive + - For asymmetric spinnakers with most of the anti-torque cables available on the market

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.