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 | Mickey-Rings® 3D adjustment

Violin pulley | Mickey-Rings® 3D adjustment

Nub 3D pulley for fine-tuning headsail sheets The Nub 3D pulley is a revolutionary pulley designed for fine-tuning headsail sheets. It features a unique 3D adjustment system that allows the angle of the pulley to be altered in three different directions. This allows precise control of headsail position and optimizes boat performance. Features: Materials: Body in high-performance technical polymer Maximum working load: 2500 kg. Compatible rope diameter: 4 mm to 10 mm.

Price From €80.88
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Mickey-Nub® 3D Nub® violin pulley

Mickey-Nub® 3D Nub® violin pulley

M-Nub® , the Mickey-Nub® 3D fiddle block is a set of 3 connection points, ideal for efficient 3D adjustment of the genoa tack. Lightweight and compact, the Mickey-Nub® 3D multiaxial fiddle block allows perfect alignment of connections at different angles, and each friction Nub block is steerable and mobile (10 times lighter than a pulley), designed for heavy loads. Easy to configure, this multiaxial 3D system will produce minimum friction and wear on your ropes. It can be used with all types of rope, although some Technora® ropes have an aggressive grip.

Price From €82.98
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low friction carbon pulley | Pulley Sleek®

low friction carbon pulley | Pulley Sleek®

The Sleek® low-friction P-Tech® carbon pulley , Nodus Factory™ is very light, reliable and highly resistant to friction for dynamic use. It can be used in many applications with all types of non-abrasive ropes. An ultra-light, compact sheaveless pulley for multiple uses on small units, lazy jack, cunningham, barber, kitesurf...

Price From €17.60
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Block friction ring| Ring-Nub®

Block friction ring| Ring-Nub®

Ring-Nub® is an open spherical low-friction ring that withstands very high loads and is available for strings from 3 mm to 12 mm maximum. Ring-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. See examples of NUB® low-friction ring applications with textile connectors (textile shackle, loop, erse, lock and hook) in the category PLUG & SAIL .

Price From €15.50
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Pulley for Sailboat | P® Hi-Tech double Blocks

Pulley for Sailboat | P® Hi-Tech double Blocks

The sailboat blocks P® Hi-tech double is a high-strength, ultra-light ball bearing pulley. Supplied with a Dyneema® T2 or T3 textile shackle. Materials: Composites | Textil Connectors : Dyneema® / Polymers  Applications: Sheet cars, hoists, at mastfeet and so on

Price From €26.84
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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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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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Pulley for Sailboat | Block-Loop Nub®

Pulley for Sailboat | Block-Loop Nub®

The Block-loop® friction NUB, is a Dyneema® sheathed textile loop designed for friction NUB ring. Supplied with the locking ring, a Plug and Sail™ product. Materials: Dyneema® / High T° thermoplastic

Price From €34.55
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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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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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Halyard block shackle in Dyneema® | R-Nub®

Halyard block shackle in Dyneema® | R-Nub®

R-Nub® shackle , Dyneema® reefing shackle with low-friction Nub ring. Use for reefed mainsail halyard, edge (2:1 tackle)... Versatility: 2:1 flying block for a wide range of applications: halyards, borders, turnbuckles, barber-haulers, etc. Quick installation on chainplates, bridges and jib tracks for sheets. Easy to use: Fast, secure closure with the Cap Knot®. Easy to open, even under heavy loads.

Price From €33.20
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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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