A heavy-duty 316L stainless steel Quick Link with a larger opening, designed to make strong permanent or semi-permanent connections easier when wider components need to be connected.

The Wichard 140GO Large Opening Quick Link is a high-strength stainless steel connector designed for applications where a standard Quick Link does not provide enough clearance.

The key difference is its Large Opening geometry. It serves the same general purpose as the standard shape but provides easier connection of wider components.

With its 14mm diameter, 3,100kg WLL and massive 15,500kg Breaking Load, the 140GO is designed for highly demanding connections where strength and additional opening space are both important.

Large Opening – More Clearance for Wider Components

The defining feature of the 140GO is its enlarged opening.

Compared with the Standard Quick Link shape, Wichard describes the Large Opening version as an alternative with the same purpose but designed to make the connection of wider parts easier.

This makes it particularly useful when:

• A conventional Quick Link does not provide sufficient clearance
• The connected component is relatively wide
• Additional opening space simplifies assembly
• A permanent or semi-permanent connection is required
• High load capacity is essential

The result is a highly practical connector for installations where strength alone is not enough – the dimensions of the opening also matter.

Designed for Permanent & Semi-Permanent Connections

Unlike a carabiner or snap hook intended for frequent opening and closing, the Maillon Rapide / Quick Link concept is fundamentally designed for:

Permanent or Semi-Permanent Connections

Once installed and properly closed, it creates a strong mechanical connection that can remain in place for extended periods.

Wichard states that Maillon Rapide Quick Links can be used for connections involving chain, webbing and wire rope, with the correct shape, size, material and finish selected according to the intended application.

316L Stainless Steel Construction

The Wichard 140GO is manufactured from:

316L Stainless Steel

This premium stainless-steel grade makes the connector particularly suitable for applications where corrosion resistance and durability are important.

For yacht and marine environments, the use of 316L stainless steel is an important advantage, especially for hardware that may regularly be exposed to moisture and demanding environmental conditions.

3,100kg Working Load Limit

Despite its relatively compact dimensions, the 140GO provides a substantial:

WLL: 3,100kg

It is important to understand that Wichard specifies this Working Load Limit exclusively for industrial applications.

This figure should therefore not automatically be interpreted as a nautical Working Load for every marine installation.

Breaking Load – 15,500kg

The Wichard 140GO has a manufacturer-specified:

Breaking Load: 15,500kg

That is an impressive 15.5 tonnes.

Wichard applies a safety factor of 5 between the industrial WLL and Breaking Load:

15,500kg ÷ 5 = 3,100kg WLL

This explains the relationship between the two manufacturer specifications.

Breaking Load must never be treated as the normal permissible operating load.

Technical Specifications

All dimensions and load figures above are manufacturer specifications for Wichard part #140GO.

Compact Size, Serious Strength

At 431g, the Wichard 140GO delivers a Breaking Load of 15,500kg.

This combination makes it a serious piece of stainless-steel connection hardware rather than a simple general-purpose clip.

Its overall length (LT) is 142mm, while its internal length (LI) is 114mm. The Large Opening design provides an opening dimension (O) of 26.5mm.

Large Opening vs Standard Quick Link

Why choose the 140GO Large Opening instead of a standard-shape Quick Link?

The answer is primarily clearance.

A standard Quick Link may provide the necessary strength but still be difficult or impossible to connect around a wider component.

The Wichard Large Opening range is specifically designed as an alternative to the Standard shape when easier connection of wider parts is required.

Choose Large Opening when:

You need the function of a Quick Link but more connection clearance.

Suitable Connection Types

According to Wichard, Maillon Rapide connectors can be used with compatible:

• Chain
• Webbing
• Wire rope
• Machinery components
• Appropriate PPE applications

The correct connector must always be selected according to the specific application, including its shape, dimensions, material, finish and required load capacity.

Why Choose the Wichard 140GO Quick Link?

• Genuine Wichard / Maillon Rapide hardware
• Large Opening design
• Easier connection of wider components
• Heavy-duty 14mm diameter
• Premium 316L stainless steel
• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Designed for permanent and semi-permanent connections
• Suitable for compatible chain, webbing and wire-rope connections
• Industrial WLL: 3,100kg
• Breaking Load: 15,500kg
• 5:1 safety factor between industrial WLL and Breaking Load
• Large 26.5mm opening
• Weight: 431g
• High-strength connection solution
• Made in France

WLL vs Breaking Load – Important Information

The two load figures must not be confused.

Working Load Limit (WLL): 3,100kg

Wichard explicitly states that the published WLL applies to industrial applications only.

Breaking Load: 15,500kg

Breaking Load represents the manufacturer’s specified failure load and must not be used as the normal operating load.

The relationship between the two is based on a safety factor of 5:

15,500kg Breaking Load ÷ 5 = 3,100kg WLL

For any specific yacht, marine, lifting, PPE or safety-critical installation, the connector should be selected according to the requirements and applicable standards of the complete system—not simply by its Breaking Load.

When Is the Wichard 140GO the Right Choice?

The 140GO makes sense when you need a connector that combines three characteristics:

Large Opening + High Strength + 316L Stainless Steel

Its wider opening provides additional clearance, while its 14mm stainless-steel construction offers an exceptionally high load capacity.

This makes it particularly attractive for demanding permanent or semi-permanent connections where a standard Quick Link may simply be too narrow.

High Strength with More Connection Space

The Wichard 140GO Quick Link SS Large Opening 14mm is not simply a larger version of a standard connector.

Its purpose-designed Large Opening geometry provides more clearance for wider components, while its 316L stainless steel construction, 3,100kg industrial WLL and 15,500kg Breaking Load deliver the performance required for demanding installations.

For users who need a strong, corrosion-resistant and secure semi-permanent or permanent connection with additional opening space, the Wichard 140GO is a premium solution.

Available from Cavo Yachting.

Key Specifications at a Glance