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Friction rings, Pulleys, Opening pulleys | Nodusfactory-Sail

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Violin pulley | Mickey-Rings® 3D adjustment

Violin pulley | Mickey-Rings® 3D adjustment

BF-M®, the 3D Mickey-ring fiddle block is a set of 3 connection points, ideal for efficient 3D adjustment of the genoa tack. Lightweight and compact, the multiaxial 3D fiddle block allows perfect alignment of connections at different angles, with each friction ring rotatable and movable (10 times lighter than a pulley), designed for heavy loads.< Easy to set up, this multiaxial 3D friction ring system rotatable up to 180° will produce minimum friction and wear on your ropes. They can be used for just about anything and with any type of rope, although beware that some Technora® ropes have an aggressive grip.

Price From €100.11
Hook-Violon Hk® opening pulley

Hook-Violon Hk® opening pulley

The Hook-Violon Hk® pulley offers precise control of sheets under tension , enabling fine-tuning and optimum responsiveness. Its unique design allows a line to be quickly passed through in any situation, facilitating maneuvers: Control and return of sheets under tension; Quickly replace a block; Pass a rope quickly in any situation; Allows 2/1 efforts to be multiplied and a maneuver, halyard or sheet to be redirected;

Price From €169.77
Stock Clearance Hook opening pulley| TH-Nub®

Stock Clearance Hook opening pulley| TH-Nub®

Hook Block-Nub® opening pulley: The ultimate performance for your listening control Unrivalled lightness, strength and control Discover the Hook Block-Nub ® opening pulley, the most advanced listening control solution on the market. Its innovative design combines exceptional strength with minimal weight, for unrivalled performance and reliability. Versatility and efficiency Hook opening pulley (open ring): Quick and easy installation on the rope. Block-Nub 30 / 40 in Pa11 carbon Block ring locking system: Locks the hook and prevents accidental opening.

Price From €34.08
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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 €49.99
Halyard block shackle in Dyneema® | R-Nub®

Halyard block shackle in Dyneema® | R-Nub®

The Mouflage Shackle M-Nub from Nodusfactory is a high-end muffling shackle, the lightest on the market for sailboats designed to take heavy loads. It's simple and easy to install on the headboard, and requires no special maintenance . Exceptional weight-to-strength ratio, it can replace sheave blocks, or in use for reefed mainsail halyards. (Nub C80 for 14 or 16 mm rope contact us) Velcro option

Price From €108.77
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Low Friction Ring  carbon thimble  | Friction ring thimble

Low Friction Ring carbon thimble | 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.

Price From €13.36
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 €12.98
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 €30.54
Loop in Dyneema® with friction ring | LR® Hook

Loop in Dyneema® with friction ring | LR® Hook

Loop and ring® LR Hook , Nodusfactory's low-friction Hook rings are available with a Dyneema® loop connector. It's quick and easy to install on chainplates, bridges and jib rails with a simple lark's head knot. (Static use : Hook POM ring) Materials: Dyneema® / Flexible TPE / Static POM / Dynamic I-Tech

Price From €31.15
Friction ring | ROPEYE

Friction ring | ROPEYE

ROPEYE low-friction rings in hard-anodized aluminum - top-of-the-range boat fittings for optimum performance and durability. Ideal for all your nautical accessories.

Price From €13.00
Friction ring | Wichard

Friction ring | Wichard

Wichard FRX friction rings are simple, highly resistant and therefore designed for heavy loads or light traffic: backstays, mainsail lowers, barberhaulers.... It's also a compact, lightweight, non-aggressive piece of rigging for your deck, your mainsail lazy-ropes... Wichard has maximized the lifespan of its FRX ring range thanks to: - a shape optimized for rope circulation, - the treatment of aluminum by hard anodizing to 50 microns. .

Price From €11.30
Friction ring 70 mm / 28 mm black R28.20 | Antal

Friction ring 70 mm / 28 mm black R28.20 | Antal

Designed for static-load applications, the Antal low-friction ring features simple design and low weight. It offers optimum performance in hoist and stunt mounts, particularly for boom vang, backstay or genoa trimming. Used in high-strength aluminum, the ring receives a polished hard-anodized surface treatment, ensuring maximum reduction of the coefficient of friction and enhanced wear resistance.

Price From €38.00
Dynamic 20  single Block fixed | Nautos

Dynamic 20 single Block fixed | Nautos

This fixed single block from Nautos is a rigging component designed to offer efficient rope management in a variety of marine applications. Its compact, robust design makes it ideal for tight spaces and applications requiring precise rope adjustment.

Price From €8.71
Dynamic 30 single fixed  Block | Nautos

Dynamic 30 single fixed Block | Nautos

This single fixed block from Nautos is a rigging component designed to offer efficient rope management in a variety of marine applications. Its compact, robust design makes it ideal for tight spaces and applications requiring precise rope adjustment.

Price From €11.66
Mininox 20 Triple Block with becket| Nautos

Mininox 20 Triple Block with becket| Nautos

This triple block from Nautos is a high-performance rigging component designed to offer efficient rope management in tight spaces. It combines a compact design with high strength, thanks to the use of high-quality materials and advanced technology.

Price From €39.04
Organic 40 Double Block with Swivel | Nautos

Organic 40 Double Block with Swivel | Nautos

This double swivel sheave from Nautos is designed to offer a lightweight yet high-performance rope management solution. Its organic design optimizes load distribution and reduces friction, making it ideal for a variety of marine applications.

Price From €33.95
Organic 40 Double block with swivel and becket | Nautos

Organic 40 Double block with swivel and becket | Nautos

The Nautos Organic 40 double swivel and ring sheave is designed to offer a lightweight, high-performance rope management solution. Like the other pulleys in this series, it is optimized for marine applications where reduced friction and efficient load distribution are essential. The "double swivel" designation indicates that it has two sheaves to receive the ropes, and can swivel to align itself with the direction of pull. In addition, this model features a ringot, which provides an additional attachment point for a rope or locking system.

Price From €34.97

Lightness, innovation, durability and strength:

New-generation materials: Dyneema®, Vectran®, Technora®, Kevlar® or PES® Tech for uncompromising performance.

French manufacturing: Our craftsmanship at your service for impeccable quality.

Compliance with standards: Bureau Veritas certification for optimum safety.

Each product, a specific use:

Friction rings and pulleys: For smooth passage of halyards and sheets.

Hook: Fast, secure opening for easy maneuvering.

Block-Nub and Ring-Nub: Low-friction pulleys or rings for strong, versatile loads for your accessories.

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Multi-purpose Dyneema® textile connectors:

Textile shackles, Loops, Locks, Roller-Blocker,...textile estropes and ropes

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