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The WICHARD backstay ratchet tensioner is made entirely of AISI316L stainless steel and high-strength 17.4PH steel, providing professional tensioning for backstay fittings. Available in three sizes: 12 mm (SR5565), 14 mm (SR5567), and 16 mm (SR5568) with breaking loads from 3200 kg to 5600 kg. The black fiberglass adjustment wheel allows for precise settings. Complete with toggles, an adjustment scale with a red indicator, and a field-proven ratchet mechanism with a stainless steel lever.
The high-strength stainless steel construction made of AISI316L and 17.4PH ensures maximum strength and corrosion resistance. The GRP adjustment wheel is lightweight, robust, and UV-stable. The field-proven ratchet mechanism with stainless steel lever allows for easy and precise tensioning of the backstay. The adjustment scale with a red indicator makes it easy to monitor the tension. Toggle switches are included. The three sizes cover different requirements: SR5565 (12 mm, 3200 kg breaking load), SR5567 (14 mm, 4400 kg breaking load), and SR5568 (16 mm, 5600 kg breaking load). Ideal for sailing yachts, racing boats, and all vessels requiring reliable backstay tensioning.
| Item No. | Pin Ø | Length min. | Maximum length. | thread | Key | Breaking load | SWL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5565 | 12 mm | 440 mm | 660 mm | M14 | 7/8/9 | 3200 kg | 5000 kg |
| SR5567 | 14 mm | 440 mm | 660 mm | M14 | 7/8/9 | 4400 kg | 6700 kg |
| SR5568 | 16 mm | 505 mm | 755 mm | M16 | 9/10 | 5600 kg | 9000 kg |
Technical specifications: Material: high-strength stainless steel AISI316L and 17.4PH, adjustment wheel: black GRP, ratchet mechanism with stainless steel lever, setting scale with red indicator, toggles included, corrosion-resistant, saltwater-resistant, UV-stable.
The WICHARD backstay ratchet tensioner offers professional backstay tensioning with the highest quality and reliability. The high-strength stainless steel construction and the field-proven ratchet mechanism guarantee a long service life, even under the harshest marine conditions.