Aluminum is significantly lighter than steel and is therefore fat more popular in the outdoor and climbing industries where weight is a major factor.
Locking Gate come with a separate mechanism or sleeve that ensures the carabiner does not accidentally open. There are several types of locking carabiners that we manufacture.
Triple locking is when the user must push the sleeve up or down before twisting it in order to unlock the carabiner. Extra secure.
Pin Nose Gate is a notch in the nose of the carabiner to maintain the structure and strength. This nose type is typically stronger.
HMS AKA pear shape—commonly used in belaying due to its shape.
