Everything you Want to Know about Snap Hooks
February 15,2022
Snap hooks are not new to us. It is very common in hardware accessories. But do you know what its main uses are? Today, in this blog, I'll take you through the aluminum snap hook.
What is the Snap Hook?
Before learning about snap hooks, first, you need to know about springs.
Spring is a mechanical part that uses elasticity to work. Parts made of elastic materials deform under the action of external force and return to their original shape after the external force is removed. It is generally made of spring steel. It is complex and diverse.
However, aluminum snap hook is generally produced by wire forming manufacturing process. Its materials are generally stainless steel and iron and are finally formed by electro-galvanizing and planing surface treatment process, which has the advantages of a lightweight, anti-corrosion, anti-rust, and so on. Snap hooks are very popular with outdoor enthusiasts.
Purposes of Giant Snap Hooks
The giant snap hook made of stainless steel is mainly used for load-bearing. The steel is solid, and its maximum load is about 500 kg. This kind of snap hook is generally used for outdoor mountaineering, and can also be used for rock climbing, swings, pet chains, and other purposes.
In addition to the above uses, snap hooks can also be used in the following areas:
It can be used with ropes, ascenders, descenders, slings, etc. when you are climbing. In the field of fire protection, aluminum snap hooks are mainly used to protect firefighters from falling during operation and are also used in hauling systems.
In the field of engineering, the use of aluminum snap hooks is mainly to protect the safety of high-level builders. Both ends of the safety rope are connected to snap hooks, one end of the snap hook is hooked to the semi-circle on the safety belt, and the other end of the snap hook is hooked to other fixed buildings (anchor points) after climbing.
The Advantages of Snap Hooks
Moreover, in addition to the above uses, aluminum snap hooks have the following advantages.
Aluminum snap hooks have a high elastic limit, fatigue limit, impact toughness, and good heat and corrosion resistance. Some springs are pressed or polished after they are made to increase the load-carrying capacity.
Aluminum snap hooks can be applied to home appliances, electronics, civil, industrial, and other products. It is an indispensable component of the current economic society and industrial society and promotes the steady development of the social economy.
Reliable Snap Hooks Supplier
Because of the above advantages, the aluminum snap hook is the perfect home improvement accessory for many people. But to choose the right snap hook, you need to choose a reliable manufacturer.
The AKF FASTENERS company offers a wide variety of snap hooks of high quality. Our products are widely used in aviation, petrochemical, nuclear energy, medicine, shipbuilding, and other industries, and are exported to South Korea, Japan, as well as Europe and Southeast Asian countries, which can fully meet the testing requirements of customers in different places.
Finally, as a professional snap hook manufacturer, we can bring you excellent service and good products. If you want to buy a snap hook, welcome to contact us.