Wichard Thimble Shackle Allen Head Pin

Shackle and rope thimble functionality in one compact component – designed for clean, strong rope splices without adding a separate thimble.

The Wichard Thimble Shackle Allen Head Pin is designed for sailors who want to simplify a rope connection while maintaining high strength and premium stainless-steel construction.

What makes this shackle different is its integrated thimble-shaped geometry. It allows the rope to be spliced directly around the shackle, eliminating the need to install an additional rope thimble.

For Cavo Yachting, it is available in two sizes:

8mm – Wichard #1394 – Max Rope 12mm
10mm – Wichard #1395 – Max Rope 16mm

Integrated Thimble – No Separate Rope Thimble Required

The main advantage of the Wichard Thimble Shackle is simple:

The rope can be spliced directly onto the shackle.

With a conventional connection, a separate thimble may be required inside the rope eye. This Wichard design integrates the necessary geometry into the shackle itself.

The result is a cleaner and more direct connection with fewer separate components.

Wichard specifically states that the product allows a rope to be spliced without adding an additional thimble.

Allen Head Pin for a Compact Connection

The shackle uses an Allen / hex socket head pin, providing a clean and compact fastening solution.

This makes it particularly suitable for rigging installations where you want to keep the connection streamlined while retaining easy access to the pin with the appropriate Allen key.

Captive Pin – No Risk of Losing the Pin

Another practical advantage is its captive pin design.

When working on deck, especially during maintenance or rigging changes, a loose shackle pin can easily be dropped or lost.

The Wichard design keeps the pin attached to the shackle, and the manufacturer specifically highlights that there is no risk of losing the pin.

That means:

Less risk of losing small hardware + easier handling + more convenient installation

Designed for Mainsheets & Halyards

Wichard specifies the mainsheet and halyards among the intended applications of this Thimble Shackle.

Its integrated thimble geometry makes it especially useful when a rope needs to be permanently spliced to a strong stainless-steel attachment point.

This creates a neat solution for modern sailing rigging where strength, low weight and efficient rope connections are important.

Forged 316L Stainless Steel

The Wichard Thimble Shackle is manufactured from forged grade 316L stainless steel.

This gives the product the characteristics expected from premium marine hardware:

High mechanical strength + excellent corrosion resistance + long-term suitability for marine environments

Wichard also highlights the outstanding Working and Breaking Loads of the design.

Two Available Sizes – 8mm & 10mm

Wichard specifies these Working Load figures specifically for nautical applications.

Wichard #1394 – 8mm / Max Rope 12mm

The 8mm #1394 is the smaller and lighter version.

Maximum Rope Diameter: 12mm

Working Load: 1,000kg

Breaking Load: 3,000kg

Weight: 76g

At only 76 grams, the #1394 provides a 1-tonne nautical Working Load and a substantial 3-tonne Breaking Load.

It is an excellent choice for applications using rope up to 12mm where a lightweight but strong integrated thimble connection is required.

Wichard #1395 – 10mm / Max Rope 16mm

For larger rope and higher loads, choose the 10mm #1395.

Maximum Rope Diameter: 16mm

Working Load: 1,520kg

Breaking Load: 5,000kg

Weight: 142g

The 10mm version handles rope up to 16mm and increases the nautical Working Load to 1,520kg, with a Breaking Load of 5 tonnes.

This makes it the stronger of the two Cavo Yachting variations and an excellent choice for more demanding mainsheet and halyard applications.

Detailed Dimensions

These dimensions and load ratings are published by Wichard for parts #1394 and #1395.

Why Choose a Thimble Shackle?

The biggest reason is the ability to create a direct rope splice without adding another thimble.

Instead of building a connection from several individual components, the Wichard Thimble Shackle combines the attachment point and thimble function into one purpose-designed stainless-steel component.

This offers several practical benefits:

• Cleaner rope termination
• No additional thimble required
• Fewer separate components
• Captive pin that cannot easily be lost
• Compact Allen head pin
• High Working and Breaking Loads
• Purpose-designed solution for mainsheets and halyards

Choosing Between 8mm & 10mm

The choice should not be based only on the shackle diameter. The maximum compatible rope diameter and required Working Load are equally important.

Choose the 8mm #1394 when working with rope up to 12mm and a nautical Working Load of up to 1,000kg.

Choose the 10mm #1395 when you require compatibility with rope up to 16mm and a higher nautical Working Load of up to 1,520kg.

Why Choose the Wichard Thimble Shackle Allen Head Pin?

• Premium Wichard marine hardware
• Integrated thimble shackle design
• Allows the rope to be spliced directly to the shackle
• No additional rope thimble required
• Allen / hex socket head pin
• Captive pin reduces the risk of losing the pin
• Forged construction
• 316L stainless steel
• Designed for marine environments
• Suitable for mainsheets and halyards
• Available in 8mm & 10mm
• For ropes up to 12mm & 16mm
• Nautical Working Load up to 1,520kg
• Breaking Load up to 5,000kg
• Excellent strength-to-weight ratio
• Made in France

Technical Specifications – Variable Product

A Cleaner Way to Connect Spliced Rope

The Wichard Thimble Shackle with Allen Head Pin offers an elegant solution to a common rigging requirement: connecting a spliced rope without having to add a separate thimble.

Its integrated shape allows the rope to be spliced directly around the shackle, while the captive Allen head pin simplifies handling and reduces the risk of losing the pin. Combined with forged 316L stainless steel and Breaking Loads reaching 5,000kg, it is a premium solution for mainsheets, halyards and compatible sailing rigging applications.

Choose:

8mm #1394 – Max Rope 12mm – Working Load 1,000kg
10mm #1395 – Max Rope 16mm – Working Load 1,520kg

Available from Cavo Yachting in both 8mm and 10mm.

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