Wichard has unveiled a range of new products at METSTRADE, showcasing its new chain grips, soft blocks, pad-eye, rescue knife and fairlead.Designed to secure an anchorage, the new collection of chain grips comes in three models suitable for mooring from 8 to 12mm. Made from corrosion-resistant Duplex stainless steel grade, the design has changed considerably since the earlier models appeared and now comes in a new single-block with L-shaped stud to prevent the chain coming loose.Rounded pad-eye Photo: WichardThe new four-model range of soft snatch blocks is suitable for flying sail furling, furler terminals, rigging deviation and barber-haulers. Made from anodised aluminium, they feature Dyneema loops and Velcro strips for easy installation and use.Wichard has added a new fixed rounded pad-eye to its range of diamond-shaped pad-eyes. Made from Duplex stainless steel, it is suitable for reefing blocks, fastening points on bowsprits and on blocks.The company has also unveiled a new stainless-steel deck fairlead. Made from Duplex stainless steel and designed to deviate various types of rigging (furling lines), this fairlead can be mounted with just two screws.Finally, Wichard has added a new fixed-blade knife to its Offshore Rescue range, primarily designed for non-nautical applications, such as military or tactical, and for collectors.Three of Wichard’s new soft snatch blocks Photo: WichardTopicsMasts, spars, sails & rigging

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