Friction rings, Opening Pulleys, Hook & NUB

Our low-friction rings, hooks, NUBs and opening pulleys are made from the materials of the 4.0 future, making them the ideal accessories for rigging and equipping your sailboat.

Fittings 4.0 Made in France developed by Nodus Factory use the excellence of new-generation materials from the worlds of space, aeronautics and ocean racing. Our friction rings, or low-friction rings and "fixed or opening" pulleys, are thetextile fittings 4.0 Lightweight, innovative, durable and resistant, they stand the test of time while respecting the criteria of the materials used.

Each friction ring, nub, hook and opening pulley has a specific use, and it's important to check its characteristics to use it properly. To this end, we offer you a comparison chart !

Preferably use our multi-purpose Dyneema® soft textile connectors: Textile Shackles, Loop and Lock for even greater performance and durability.

Friction rings, Opening Pulleys, Hook & NUB

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Friction ring

Friction ring

Pulley and Nub

Pulley and Nub

Opening pulley and Hook

Opening pulley and Hook

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Violin pulley | BF-D® Block-Friction

Violin pulley | BF-D® Block-Friction

Nodusfactory's Block-Friction® FrD duralumin anodized pulley is a top-of-the-range product offering numerous advantages in terms of performance, durability and ease of use. Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio (10 times lighter than a pulley), designed for high static loads. Block-Friction® pulleys can be used for 3:1 or 4:1 downhaul or mainsail hoists, as well as for cunningham adjusters or sheet point hoists on larger boats. Our violin pulleys are perfect for applications requiring low rope movement (speed) and low angle (the greater the deflection, the greater the friction).

Price From €47.80
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Candlestick pulley

Candlestick pulley

 Articulated Candlestick pulley  for furling gear, ideal for guiding the furling line of your headsail. The stanchion block reduces friction on the furling line. Its unique system with its Dyneema® textile loop and friction ring allows automatic alignment. Materials: Dyneema® / Polymer / Duralumin

Price From €27.42
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Sheet fairlead Aluminium | Pad-fairlead D®

Sheet fairlead Aluminium | Pad-fairlead D®

The Pad-SX® carbon Pa11 padeye spinner with duralumin FrD friction ring is a compact, versatile sheave system designed for use in a variety of applications. Versatility: Deflecting sheets and halyards on sailboats. Changing the direction of ropes on boats, bridges and docks. Guiding cables and ropes in factories and warehouses. Lifting and moving heavy loads. Installing zip lines and climbing courses. Option : Nodus Loc® glue - 1 tube (12ml) for 4 to 6 pads Materials : PA / Dyneema® / fiber-reinforced bioplastic polyamide (recyclable) / Aluminum Nodus Loc

Price From €30.68
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Trapeze spoon in Dyneema®| Textile-Trap®

Trapeze spoon in Dyneema®| Textile-Trap®

Trap®, trapeze spoon with low friction ring to facilitate the use of the boom height adjustment (hoist 1/2) The Loop Dyneema® R2 trapeze spoon & Nodus low friction ring made of M3 technical resin is easy to use, very light and resists heavy loads. Material: Dyneema® / UHMWPE / Polymer / PEEK

Price From €45.19
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Violin pulley for self-tacking jibs | Pp®

Violin pulley for self-tacking jibs | Pp®

PP® is the lightest and strongest pantor block on the market. Designed for demanding sailors, it offers unrivalled performance, reliability and safety. How it works: The small sheave of the friction ring slides over the bridle, while the ball-bearing block is used for the passage of the tackle sheet. This innovative system guarantees smooth, effortless operation. Versatility: The PP® block is compatible with all types of sailboat and can be used for a variety of applications, including: Jib clew adjustment Headsail control Spinnaker sheet adjustment Blocking any type of sheet or rope

Price From €60.17
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Clew strap in Dyneema® with pulley | SC-Nub®

Clew strap in Dyneema® with pulley | SC-Nub®

Sc-Nub® is a Dyneema®" boom sling with a heavy-duty Nub friction block for attaching the clew of a free-sailing mainsail to the boom.  No-drill boom attachment with lashing "tie strap type attachment" supplied in Dyneema®. Materials: Dyneema® / High T° thermoplastic

Price From €52.35
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Spinnaker Tackle and Halyard Pulley | Spi 4 Nub®

Spinnaker Tackle and Halyard Pulley | Spi 4 Nub®

Spi 4Nub®: Nub® pulley on strap for simple, effective spinnaker tack attachment The Spi 4Nub® is an innovative solution for attaching the spinnaker tack to the bowsprit. This Nub® pulley on a "tie" strap offers easy and secure installation, without the need for mechanical fastening. Advantages of the Spi 4Nub® : Easy to install: The "tie" strap allows the pulley to be attached quickly and easily around the bowsprit, without drilling or special tools. No need for mechanical fastening: The Dyneema® webbing and lashing ensure stable and secure attachment of the spinnaker tack. Secure locking under load and unloaded: The Nub® pulley offers reliable spinnaker locking, even under heavy load.

Price From €60.72
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Carbon thimble Din 3091 | Friction ring thimble

Carbon thimble Din 3091 | Friction ring thimble

Reinforced DIN 3091 thimble : performance and durability for your ropes The reinforced DIN 3091 thimble is an essential element for reliable, long-lasting rope connections. Versatile and high-performance, it offers numerous advantages: C-Tech Carbon ring with wide passage for adaptation to all types of ropes Low Friction Self-lubricating C-Tech® technical polyamide for reduced friction and improved performance 30% carbon for increased strength and exceptional longevity Complies with DIN 3091 standard for optimum safety Easy to use, it can be fitted and removed quickly without special tools.

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Low-friction block | Block-Nub®

Low-friction block | Block-Nub®

The Blok-Nub® friction sheave is a low-friction, sheave-less sheave with cover that withstands very high loads. Intrinsically lubricated, it can be used in a wide range of applications and on all types of non-aggressive ropes. Block-Nub offers a unique combination of advantages in terms of performance, durability and ease of use. It's an excellent choice for applications where friction must be minimized and strength maximized.

Price From €15.65
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opening violin pulley | Textile-Hook® 2/1

opening violin pulley | Textile-Hook® 2/1

The Textile-Hook® 2/1, TH-V & TH-V I-Tech®, is the lightest and strongest sheet control solution on the market. The open hook ring combined with a low-friction FrD ring is easy to position on the rope and creates a 2/1 hoist. For dynamic use, use I-Tech® open rings. Its Dyneema® hook locking system prevents opening under load.

Price From €61.84
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Open friction ring |Hook®-Tech

Open friction ring |Hook®-Tech

Versatility: The Hook® open friction ring is a versatile solution for a wide range of applications. It can be used for sheet control, sail trimming, hoist creation and much more. Ease of use: The Hook® open friction ring is easy to use and install, requiring no special tools. It requires no special tools. Performance and durability: The Hook® open friction ring is built to last. It is made from high-quality materials that are UV, water and weather resistant.

Price From €6.96
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C-Tech XL® carbon eye-extra large ring

C-Tech XL® carbon eye-extra large ring

The Nodus Factory C-Tech XL low-friction carbon ring is specially designed for multiple maneuvering systems (3D genoa clew adjustment). Unlike conventional low-friction rings, the C-Tech XL ring has a larger inner eye, while maintaining very high working loads.

Price From €30.56
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