Aluminum is significantly lighter than steel and is therefore far more popular in the outdoor and climbing industries where weight is a major factor.
Locking Gate comes with a separate mechanism or sleeve that ensures the carabiner does not accidentally open. There are several types of locking carabiners that we manufacture.
Bend Locking.
The pin Nose Gate is a notch in the nose of the carabiner to maintain its structure and strength. This nose type is typically stronger.
Modified “D” shape This shape helps to push the load to the back of the “spine”. Allows weight to be carried primarily by the spine and less by the gate—making for a stronger and lighter use.