Wichard Stainless Steel Quick Link Standard 12mm

12,500kg Breaking Load, 2,500kg WLL and marine-grade 316L stainless steel – a seriously strong connection in a compact oval design.

The Wichard #120N Standard Quick Link is designed for applications where a strong, reliable and durable connection is essential.

With a 12mm diameter, this stainless-steel quick link provides an exceptional 12,500kg Breaking Load, while its industrial Working Load Limit is 2,500kg.

Its classic oval shape is based on the principle of a chain link but adds a threaded nut opening, allowing the connector to be opened during installation and securely closed afterwards.

316L Stainless Steel Construction

The Wichard #120N is manufactured from:

316L Stainless Steel

This makes it particularly relevant for applications where durability and corrosion resistance are important.

For marine environments, 316L stainless steel is an important advantage, making the #120N an excellent choice when you need a high-quality stainless steel connector for demanding environments.

Standard Oval Quick Link Design

The Maillon Rapide Standard uses the original oval quick-link shape.

Wichard explains that this design was developed from the principle of a chain link equipped with a nut opening.

This simple design offers an important practical advantage: the link can be opened to connect compatible components and then securely closed using the threaded sleeve.

It is particularly suitable when the connection is intended to remain in position rather than being opened repeatedly.

Designed for Permanent & Semi-Permanent Connections

Unlike a snap hook or carabiner designed primarily for quick opening and closing, the Wichard Standard Quick Link is developed for:

Permanent or Semi-Permanent Connections

This makes it ideal when the priority is a strong, compact and secure connection that normally remains closed during use.

Suitable for Different Types of Connections

Wichard states that Maillon Rapide quick links can provide a connection as part of machinery when fitted with:

• Chain
• Webbing
• Wire rope

The appropriate shape, dimensions, material and finish should always be selected according to the specific application.

This versatility makes the Standard Quick Link useful for a wide range of professional, industrial and suitable marine connection applications.

2,500kg Working Load Limit

The 12mm #120N has a specified:

Working Load Limit (WLL): 2,500kg

It is important to understand that Wichard specifies this WLL for industrial applications only.

This figure should therefore not automatically be interpreted as a nautical Working Load rating.

12,500kg Breaking Load

The most impressive specification of the #120N is its:

Breaking Load: 12,500kg

That is 12.5 tonnes of Breaking Load from a connector weighing only 238g.

Wichard uses a safety factor of 5 for the specified industrial Working Load Limit:

Breaking Load: 12,500kg
÷ Safety Factor 5
= WLL: 2,500kg

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

Only 238g

Despite its substantial load capacity, the #120N weighs:

238g

The combination of 238g weight and 12,500kg Breaking Load gives this 12mm quick link an impressive strength-to-weight ratio.

For installations where high mechanical strength is required without an excessively bulky connector, this is a significant advantage.

Compact Dimensions

The Wichard #120N has the following dimensions:

Diameter: 12mm
Internal Length (LI): 80.5mm
Total Length (LT): 104.5mm
A: 23.5mm
E: 33mm
O: 15mm
T: 15mm

These measurements should be checked carefully against the intended attachment points before installation.

Why Choose the Wichard Standard Quick Link 12mm?

The #120N is a strong choice when you need a high-capacity stainless steel connector intended to remain securely closed:

• Genuine Wichard / Maillon Rapide
• Part Number 120N
• Standard oval Quick Link
• 12mm diameter
• 316L stainless steel
• Designed for permanent connections
• Suitable for semi-permanent connections
• Threaded nut opening
• 2,500kg industrial WLL
• 12,500kg Breaking Load
• Safety factor of 5 for the stated industrial WLL
• Weight only 238g
• Total length 104.5mm
• Internal length 80.5mm
• Can be used with compatible chain
• Can be used with compatible webbing
• Can be used with compatible wire rope
• Excellent strength-to-weight ratio
• Premium solution for demanding connection applications

Technical Specifications

*Suitability always depends on the requirements and specifications of the complete application. All technical values above correspond specifically to Wichard Part #120N.

12.5 Tonnes Breaking Load in a 12mm Quick Link

The Wichard SS Quick Link Standard 12mm #120N is much more than a simple stainless-steel connector.

Its 316L stainless steel construction, 2,500kg industrial WLL and exceptional 12,500kg Breaking Load make it a serious high-strength solution for permanent and semi-permanent connections.

The classic oval Maillon Rapide design combines the simplicity of a chain-link shape with the practicality of a threaded opening, allowing compatible components to be connected before the sleeve is securely closed.

Choose the Wichard Standard Quick Link 12mm #120N from Cavo Yachting when you need a compact, corrosion-resistant and exceptionally strong stainless-steel quick link for a demanding connection.