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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

3 catégories
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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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
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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
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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 €13.36
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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
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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
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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 €10.02
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Pulley for Sailboat | P® Hi-Tech

Pulley for Sailboat | P® Hi-Tech

The P® Nodus Factory™ Transfilage Pulley , is a high-tech, high-strength, ultra-lightweight pulley. The dynamic bearing is patented and features a double row of 316 stainless steel balls, all held together. Textile transfer pulley , for Dyneema® T2 / T3 shackles Materials: Composites / Stainless steel / Connectors: Dyneema® / UHMPE / Polymers Uses: Sheet cars, hoists, bridle blocks, turnbuckles, turnbuckles, deck layout, etc.

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

Opening Pulley | Po® Hi-Tech

PO® opening pulley: The ultimate performance for your sheets, Lightweight, strong and versatile for optimum efficiency Discover the PO® opening pulley, a revolutionary innovation with its compact design, light weight and exceptional strength, the ideal solution for a wide range of halyard and mainsheet applications. Features Compact shape and minimal weight: Facilitates installation and transport. High working load for its size: Supports heavy loads effortlessly. Shackle with Dyneema® T-Close connector: Provides secure, reliable attachment. Lightweight side swivel cheeks: Reduce weight and optimize performance.

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

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 €78.44
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Hook opening pulley | TH-C®

Hook opening pulley | TH-C®

Textile-Hook Th-c® and Th-M® opening pulleys: the ultimate in tuning performance Unrivalled lightness, strength and control Discover the Textile-Hook opening pulley, the most advanced tuning solution on the market. Its innovative design combines exceptional strength with minimal weight, for unrivalled performance and reliability. Versatility and efficiency Hookable opening pulley (open ring): Quick and easy installation on the rope. Hook Th-c 14s / 20s in Polyacetal Hook Th-c 14c / 20c in Pa11 bisourced carbon Ring block locking system: Locks the hook and prevents accidental opening.

Price From €32.97
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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
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Hook opening pulley | HK® single

Hook opening pulley | HK® single

The Hook Nodus HK® 16 , is a low-friction opening pulley ring for temporarily replacing a pulley or slightly deviating a maneuver such as a barber. An excellent alternative to conventional opening pulleys. Control and efficiency The Textile-Hook® friction opening block is designed for precise control and efficient return of sheets under tension. Its ability to quickly pass a rope in any situation facilitates maneuvering and optimizes performance.

Price From €119.40
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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
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Textile blocker Dyneema® | Blocker-Roller®

Textile blocker Dyneema® | Blocker-Roller®

The Nodus Factory textile rope clamp: a versatile, high-performance textile rope clamp The Nodus Factory textile rope clamp is an adjustable, self-locking Dyneema® braided rope clamp. It is fitted with a low-friction ring or an open Hook-type ring. It can be used to adjust the clew height of genoa or headsails like a "Roller" on a clew rail. Very light and strong, it is easy to use and install.

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

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

Loop and ring LR®: Adjustable Dyneema® loop for low-friction rings Loop and ring LR® is an adjustable loop in Dyneema® SK78 designed to connect to a low-friction ring. This textile connector can be used to create halyard or sheet leads. It attaches quickly and easily to chainplates and jib tracks with a simple lark's head knot. Versatility The LR® is a versatile connector that can be used for a variety of applications, including: halyard leads, sheet leads, tack and reef points.

Price From €19.37
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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 €30.36
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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 €25.31
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