Snap Pulley Textile Hook Barber-Hauler | HK-FrD

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Nodus Soft Loop FrD 14 & FrD 20, Textile Hook & Dyneema® Shackle

Designed for demanding rigging applications, the new models FrD 14 and FrD 20 perfectly complement our classic models HK 16, HK 22, and HK 32.

This complete system combines a hard-anodized 7075 aluminum hook with a Dyneema® shackle-style textile connector equipped with an aluminum T-bone, offering an ultra-lightweight, high-strength alternative to traditional opening pulleys.

  • FrD 14: Optimized for ropes and sheets from 6 to 8 mm.

  • FrD 20: Optimized for ropes and sheets from 10 to 14 mm.

textile hook, textile connector, Dyneema shackle, hard-anodized 7075 aluminum, textile hardware, opening block, barber hauler, FrD 12, FrD 20, Nodus Factory

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Description

Hook Textile FrD 14 & FrD 20

The 3 Pillars of Our Innovation

1. Material Performance (Lightweight & Durable)

The hook and T-bone of the connector are machined from a solid block of 7075 aluminum, then subjected to hard anodizing. This surface treatment provides extreme resistance to abrasion, marine corrosion, and high breaking loads, while weighing one-third as much as stainless steel. The Dyneema® shackle guarantees an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio without the risk of deformation under heavy loads.

2. Integral Safety (Reliability Under Extreme Conditions)

The secure locking mechanism provided by the T-bone connector prevents any accidental opening, even when the rigging is subjected to impacts or flapping (rope movement without tension). The geometry of the textile hook perfectly matches the radius of curvature of the lines to limit overheating and preserve the lifespan of your sheets and halyards.

3. Ergonomics and Modularity (Ease of Use)

No more tedious maneuvers. This textile connector can be installed and operated with one hand, even while wearing gloves. The hook can be removed instantly, transforming this product into an ultra-versatile clew or flying anchor system.

Data sheet

High-quality materials:

Body: Hard-anodized 7075 aluminum (aircraft-grade).

Fiber: Core and sheath made of 100% Dyneema® SK78 or SK99 (12fx pre-stretched and coated).

Specifications:

Versatility: Available in two sizes, HK8 and HK12.

Template

Recommended String

T-Bone

Break (Test 180°)

Spi Max surface area before break (30 nds)

Spi Max surface before break (40 nds)

FrD 12

6 to 8 mm

T-10

12 kN

193 m²

108 m²

FrD 20

10 to 12 mm

T-12

30 kN

483 m²

271 m²

Components: 7075 aluminum and Dyneema SK78, high-density polyethylene (HDPE).

Mechanical analysis under downwind conditions: The spinnaker areas indicated correspond to the limit loads calculated for apparent wind speeds. In typical Barber-hauler use (angle open at 60°), the force applied to the product is halved compared to the 180° test, allowing for exceptionally large sail areas (up to 193 m² for the FrD 12 and 483 m² for the FrD 20 at 30 apparent knots).