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Friction ring

Which friction ring for which use ?

The low friction rings will easily find their place on your boat in replacement of an old pulley.

Associated with a textile connector: shackle, loop, erse in textile Dyneema® and with our locking system (Twist Lock / Ring Block), Nodusfactory friction rings will bring you strength, lightness and performance to equip and rig your sailboat.

Each friction ring has a specific use and it is important to check its characteristics to use it well.

For that, we propose you a comparative table !

Nodus Factory Fittings & Tips

Follow the basic rules of seamanship to ensure maximum load on the low friction rings. A larger eye increases the strength of the ring, the angle of the splice to the groove should be at least 15 degrees.

The length of the flat eye should be a minimum of 2.7 times the diameter of the ring groove.

  • FR 10 = 27 mm / FR 14 = 38 mm / FR 20 = 54 mm / FR 28 = 76 mm

The textile connector for ring will have minimum 0.6 times the diameter of the groove (loop, shackle, lashing, estrope,...etc). The Ø of the sheet or the halyard will be minimum :

  • FR 10 = 4 mm / FR 14 = 6 mm / FR 20 = 10 mm
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Friction ring

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Low friction ring | FrP® Static use

Low friction ring | FrP® Static use

FR®  the Nodus Factory® friction ring is self-lubricating, very lifht, reliable and stong. The Nodus friction ring is used in numerous applications and for soft types of rope (turnbuckles, turnbuckles, hoists and stunts). Discover examples of applications with its textile connectors,  shackle, carabiner, loop and lock  in the PLUG & SAIL  category. Materials: P olymer  / POM

Price From €4.88
Low friction ring | FrPK® Dynamic use

Low friction ring | FrPK® Dynamic use

FrPK®, 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 €7.69
Low friction ring | I-TECH® Dynamic Use

Low friction ring | I-TECH® Dynamic Use

I-Tech®, the Nodus Factory® friction ring is self-lubricating, very light, reliable and friction resistant for dynamic use (masthead sheave, hoists and stunts). It can be used in many static and dynamic applications with all types of ropes. The best glide is not smooth! Material :  I-TECH |  Polymer Thermoplastic lubricant (recyclable)

Price From €5.77
Low friction ring | FrD® Dynamic use

Low friction ring | FrD® Dynamic use

FrD®, the Nodus Factory® friction ring is made of anodized Duralumin and has a super-slippery Teflon-coated surface. It is also very light, reliable and resistant to high dynamic load settings. It can be used in many static and dynamic applications with any type of rope (Dyneema®, Vectran®, technora® and polyester). Discover examples of applications with its  textile connectors,  shackle, carabiner, loop and lock  in the  PLUG & SAIL  category. Materials: Duralumin / Anodized Uses : Hoists, stunts with dynamic and static adjustments, boom vang, backstay, genoa adjustments. Violon ring

Price From €11.77
Violin pulley | BF-D® Block-Friction

Violin pulley | BF-D® Block-Friction

BF® , the Block-Friction® violin ring – has an exceptional weight/strength ratio (10 times lighter than a pulley), designed for a heavy static load. The Friction Blocks can be used to make vang or mainsail 3:1 or 4:1 hoists on dinghies, as well as Cunningham adjustment hoists, or clew hoists on larger vessels.  Materials: Dyneema® / UHMWPE / Flexible TPE / Duralumin

Price From €42.88
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 €26.15
Sheet fairlead Aluminium | Pad-fairlead D®

Sheet fairlead Aluminium | Pad-fairlead D®

Nodus-Padeye® FrD is the only glueing deck organiser with a friction ring that supports a load of 200kg.  Optional : Nodus Loc®  glue - 1 tube (12ml)  for 4 to 6 pads Materials : PA / Dyneema® / fibrous bioplastic polyamide (recyclable) / Aluminium Nodus Loc

Price From €20.55
Triple friction pulley | Mickey-Rings® 3D adjustment

Violin pulley | Mickey-Rings® 3D adjustment

The Mickey-ring 3D is a set of 3 friction ring connection points, ideal for efficient 3D adjustment of the genoa draft point. Lightweight and compact, the multiaxial 3D fiddle block allows perfect alignment of the connections at different angles, and each friction ring is adjustable and mobile. Materials: Dyneema® / Duralumin Torqual T6

Price From €62.42
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 €63.80
Candlestick pulley | FrD friction ring

Candlestick pulley | FrD friction ring

 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 €20.20
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 €10.97
Deck Pulley - With Friction Ring

Deck Pulley - With Friction Ring

Pulley with friction ring. The Nodus block and the loop form the lightest and strongest Pulley on the market specially designed for dinghies.  Materials: Composite / Dyneema® / UHMWPE / Flexible TPE / Duralumin

Price From €43.32