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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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Triple friction pulley | Mickey-Rings® 3D adjustment

Violin pulley | Mickey-Rings® 3D adjustment

BF-M® , the 3D Mickey-ring violin block is a set of 3 connection points, ideal for efficiently adjusting your 3D genoa draft point. Lightweight and compact, the multiaxial 3D violin block allows perfect alignment of the connections at different angles. Each friction ring is adjustable and mobile (10 times lighter than a pulley), designed for heavy loads. Materials: Dyneema® / Duralumin Torqual T6

Price From €80.88
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
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 €16.58
Friction ring | P-Tech®

Friction ring | P-Tech®

Fr P-Tech® , Nodus Factory™ rings are self-lubricating, very light and reliable.   They can be used in many applications with any type of non-abrasive rope: Static use : low friction speed, P-Tech (Low friction) Dynamic use : high friction speed, P-Tech C (High friction)   Find out more about load forces as a function of deflection angle HERE Materials: Polymer

Price From €4.32
Carbon friction ring |C-Tech®

Carbon friction ring |C-Tech®

C-Tech® carbon friction rings, Nodus Factory™ are very light, reliable and highly resistant to friction for dynamic use. Essential aboard your sailboat with our textile connectors "Loops, Lock,..." to be able to optimize your deck plan for greater safety and performance. Carbon rings are around 10 times lighter than aluminum rings and 6 times lighter than steel rings. This lightness is a major advantage in applications where weight is a limiting factor, such as sailing or aviation.

Price From €7.83
Low friction ring | Fr PK® Dynamic use

Low friction ring | Fr PK® Dynamic use

Fr PK®, the Nodus Factory® friction ring is self-lubricating, very light, reliable and friction resistant for dynamic use (masthead sheave, hoists and dynamically adjustable stunts). It can be used in many static and dynamic applications with non-abrasive ropes (Dyneema®, Vectran® and polyester type). Materials: High temperature thermoplastic  / PEEK Uses : Hoists, stunts with dynamic and static adjustments, boom vang, backstay, genoa adjustments.

Price From €5.15
Low Friction ring | I-TECH® Dynamic

Low Friction ring | Fr I-Tech® Dynamic

I-Tech® Nodusfactory low-friction rings are self-lubricating, very light and resistant to dynamic friction. They can be used in a wide range of dynamic applications with all types of ropes, they have a longer lifetime than metal and are 80% lighter! +/- 6900 hours under continuous friction +/- 200,000 halyard transmissions, tacking, sail trimming, etc. The best glide isn't smooth! Material: I-TECH | Lubricating thermoplastic polymer (recyclable)

Price From €8.51
Friction ring | FrD® dynamic

Friction ring | FrD® dynamic

Nodus Factory™ low-friction Duralumin rings are lightweight, reliable and durable. Essential on board your yacht with our textile connectors "Loops, Lock,..." to be able to optimize your deck plan for greater safety and performance. Materials: Duralumin / Anodized

Price From €12.15
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 €10.02
Pulley for Sailboat | P® Hi-Tech

Pulley for Sailboat | P® Hi-Tech

The Nodus Factory sailboat blocks  P® Hi-tech  is a high-tech, high-load and ultra-light friction block. A high-load friction block, for Dyneema® Shackles T2 / T3.  Materials: Composites | Textil Connectors: Dyneema® / Polymers  Applications: Sheet cars, hoists, at mastfeet and so on

Price From €10.10
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 €53.31
Opening  Pulley | Po® Hi-Tech

Opening Pulley | Po® Hi-Tech

The PO® Hi-Tech Nodus opening block is ultra-light and compact for high workloads. This opening block is the perfect solution for your barbers and in-haulers on your sailboat. Its opening system means you can handle the block with just one hand. Supplied with a Dyneema® textile shackle T. Materials: Composites | Connectors : Dyneema® /  Polymers

Price From €51.24
Hook opening pulley| TH-Nub®

Hook opening pulley| TH-Nub®

TH-NUB, spherical friction ring type opening pulley for 12 mm ropes, ideal for quickly hooking your ropes even under tension. Available in single or double version or with open friction ring: TH-M   Materials : Dyneema® / UHMWPE /  Velcro® /  Polymers

Price From €78.44
Hook opening pulley | TH-C®

Hook opening pulley | TH-C®

TH C® the Hook Nodus extra light® friction opening pulley is easy to use, cannot be lost, extremely light and withstands heavy loads. Available in two materials for two uses: POM Static Use Dynamic Use I-tech Materials: Dyneema® / Polymer or I-Tech

Price From €32.97
Hook opening pulley | TH-M®

Hook opening pulley | TH-M®

TH-M® , the Textil Hook opening friction ring is the lightest and strongest removable sheet control solution. Also available with NUB friction ring:  TH-NUB Materials : Dyneema® / UHMWPE /  Aluminium / Polymer

Price From €41.31
Hook opening pulley | HK® single

Hook opening pulley | HK® single

HK® , the Textile Hook opening friction ring is the lightest and strongest removable sheet control solution ! Opening and closing is quick and secure with the Velcro® strap. Materials: Dyneema® / Velcro® / Duralumin

Price From €119.40
Hook opening pulley | HK® double

Hook opening pulley | HK® double

Hook opening pulley  HK16.2 , the ideal pulley barber for spinnaker trimming downwind ! Double friction ring opening Textile Hook® that offers a fast and secure opening and closing thanks to the Velcro® Twist-Lock strap. Materials: Dyneema® / Velcro® / Duralumin

Price From €201.55
Textile blocker Dyneema® | Blocker-Roller®

Textile blocker Dyneema® | Blocker-Roller®

Adjusting the sheet pulling point The Nodus Factory textile blocker is an adjustable, self-locking Dyneema® braided textile blocker with a low-friction ring, or an open Hook-type ring. It allows you to adjust the height of the genoa or headsail clew like a "Roller" on a clew rail. Ø   Very light and strong, it's easy to use and install. Raw materials : Dyneema® / Polymer

Price From €94.30
Loop in Dyneema® for friction ring | LR® universel Ring

Loop in Dyneema® for friction ring | LR® universel Ring

The adjustable Dyneema® Loop is the universel textile accessory to connect quickly a friction ring and become a Loop & Ring It can be easily and quickly installed on chainplates, bridges, and jib rails with a simple lark's head knot. This textile loop is easy, simple to use and resistant. FRICTION RING  :  Resin   I-Tech   Duralumin Materials : Dyneema® / UHMWPE / Flexible TPE

Price From €19.37
Loop in Dyneema® with friction ring | LR®

Loop in Dyneema® with friction ring | LR®

Loop and ring® , Nodusfactory low friction rings are available with a dyneema ® loop connector. It can be easily and quickly installed on chainplates, bridges, and jib rails with a simple lark's head knot. This textile loop is easy, simple to use and resistant. ( Static use : Resin ring | Dynamic use : Aluminium ring) Materials: Dyneema® / Flexible TPE / Polymer / Duralumin

Price From €29.66
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 €30.36
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 €25.31