WICHARD wheel tensioner stainless steel 12 mm - 350-520 mm - Ø 15 mm - 2800 kg

WICHARD Wheel Tensioner – High-strength stainless steel construction with handwheel

The WICHARD wheel tensioner is made entirely of AISI316L stainless steel and high-strength 17.4PH steel, providing professional tensioning for backstay fittings. It features a 12 mm bolt diameter, is adjustable from 350 mm to 520 mm in length, has a 15 mm diameter bolt, and a breaking load of 5300 kg (working load 2800 kg). The black fiberglass adjustment wheel allows for precise settings. It comes 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 fiberglass adjustment wheel is lightweight, robust, and UV-stable. The field-tested 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. Suitable for 5/6/7 mm wire ropes with M12 threads. Ideal for sailing yachts, racing boats, and any vessel requiring reliable backstay tensioning with convenient handwheel operation.

• WICHARD Wheel Clamps – High-strength stainless steel construction
• Material: Stainless steel AISI316L and high-strength 17.4PH
• Bolt diameter: 12 mm – Diameter: 15 mm
• Length adjustable: 350 mm to 520 mm
• Breaking load: 5300 kg – Working load: 2800 kg
• Adjustment wheel made of black GRP – lightweight and robust
• Tried and tested ratchet mechanism with stainless steel lever
• Setting scale with red indicator
• Complete with toggles – ready to use immediately
• For wire ropes 5/6/7 mm – thread M12
• Corrosion-resistant and saltwater-resistant
• UV-stable and extremely durable
• Precise tension of the backstay
• Ideal for sailing yachts and racing boats

Technical specifications: Material: High-strength stainless steel AISI316L and 17.4PH, adjusting wheel: black GRP, ratchet mechanism with stainless steel lever, adjustment scale with red indicator, toggles included, bolt: 12 mm, diameter: 15 mm, length: 350-520 mm, thread: M12, wire rope: 5/6/7 mm, working load: 2800 kg, breaking load: 5300 kg, corrosion-resistant, saltwater-resistant, UV-stabilized.

The WICHARD wheel tensioner offers professional backstay tensioning with the highest quality and convenient handwheel operation. The high-strength stainless steel construction and the field-proven ratchet mechanism guarantee a long service life and easy handling, even under the harshest marine conditions.