Small in size, strong in performance – a forged 316L stainless steel snap hook for practical fastening applications on board.

The Wichard Safety Snap Hook #2448 is the smallest model in Wichard’s patented Safety Snap Hook range, with an overall length of just 25mm.

Its compact dimensions make it ideal for applications where a conventional snap hook would be unnecessarily large or heavy.

Wichard combines this small format with forged 316L stainless-steel construction, a nautical Working Load of 55kg and a Breaking Load of 110kg.

Only 25mm Long – Ideal for Compact Installations

With an overall length of only:

25mm

the Wichard #2448 is a genuinely miniature snap hook.

Its small dimensions make it particularly useful when you need a compact attachment or fastening solution and want to minimise both space and weight.

Wichard lists the model for various fastening applications on board, making it a versatile piece of marine hardware.

Forged 316L Stainless Steel

The Wichard #2448 is manufactured from:

Forged 316L Stainless Steel

This is an important advantage for equipment intended for marine environments.

316L stainless steel provides excellent resistance to corrosion, while the forged construction gives the hook the mechanical strength required for its intended applications.

Wichard specifically highlights its forged 316L construction as one of the key features of the #2448.

Only 6 Grams

Another major advantage is the extremely low weight:

Weight: 6g

At just six grams, the Wichard #2448 adds almost no unnecessary weight to an installation.

This makes it especially attractive for small fastening applications where compact dimensions and minimum weight are priorities.

Working Load – 55kg

Despite measuring just 25mm and weighing only 6g, the snap hook provides:

Working Load: 55kg

Importantly, Wichard specifies this Working Load specifically for nautical applications.

This makes the published Working Load particularly useful when selecting the hook for compatible applications aboard a sailing yacht or motor yacht.

Breaking Load – 110kg

The manufacturer specifies a:

Breaking Load: 110kg

The Breaking Load represents the load at which the component reaches its failure limit and should not be considered the normal operating load.

For normal nautical use, the relevant manufacturer specification is the 55kg Working Load.

Technical Specifications

These dimensions and load specifications are published by Wichard for part #2448.

Compact Size with Practical Strength

The numbers clearly show what makes this Wichard snap hook interesting:

Length: 25mm
Weight: 6g
Working Load: 55kg
Breaking Load: 110kg

It is designed for applications where you don’t need a large, heavy snap hook but still want the quality and corrosion resistance of a forged stainless-steel marine fitting.

Designed for Fastening Applications On Board

Wichard describes the #2448 as a multi-purpose snap hook suitable for various fastening applications aboard a boat.

Its compact format can make it useful wherever a small removable connection is needed and where the dimensions and Working Load are appropriate for the application.

The key is to choose it according to the actual load and geometry of the connection rather than simply its small physical size.

Part of Wichard’s Patented Snap Hook Range

The #2448 belongs to Wichard’s Patented Models Safety Snap Hooks range.

The family includes models in several lengths, from the ultra-compact 25mm #2448 through larger 35mm, 50mm, 75mm and 100mm versions.

This makes the #2448 the ideal option when minimum dimensions and weight are more important than the significantly higher load capacities available from the larger models.

Modern, Functional Design

Wichard also highlights the modern design of its Safety Snap Hook.

The clean stainless-steel construction makes the #2448 suitable for installations where the fitting remains visible, while its compact dimensions help keep the overall connection neat and discreet.

Why Choose the Wichard Safety Snap Hook 25mm?

The #2448 is particularly attractive when you need a snap hook that is:

• Extremely compact – only 25mm
• Very lightweight – only 6g
• Manufactured from premium 316L stainless steel
• Forged for strength and durability
• Designed for marine fastening applications
• Resistant to demanding marine conditions
• Easy to integrate into small installations
• Rated to 55kg Working Load for nautical applications
• Rated to 110kg Breaking Load
• Part of Wichard’s patented Safety Snap Hook family
• Designed and manufactured with Wichard’s marine hardware expertise

Wichard also identifies its patented snap-hook range as Made in France.

Working Load vs Breaking Load

When choosing the Wichard #2448, it is important to understand the difference between its two load figures.

Working Load: 55kg

This is the manufacturer’s specified Working Load for nautical applications.

Breaking Load: 110kg

This is the manufacturer’s specified failure load and must not be used as the normal permissible operating load.

The hook should always be selected according to the loads, connection geometry and requirements of the complete installation.

Small Marine Hardware That Does the Job Properly

Sometimes you don’t need a large snap hook. You simply need a small, well-made and corrosion-resistant connection that doesn’t add unnecessary size or weight.

That’s exactly where the Wichard Safety Snap Hook 25mm #2448 makes sense.

At only 25mm long and 6g, it is exceptionally compact, yet its forged 316L stainless-steel construction delivers a 55kg nautical Working Load and 110kg Breaking Load.

For small fastening applications aboard your boat where its load rating and dimensions are appropriate, the Wichard #2448 provides a clean, lightweight and durable solution.

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Key Specifications at a Glance