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15.07.20

Summer contest

Facebook Wichard Contest Rules From 15 / 07 / 2020 to 27 / 07 / 2020 The Wichard SAS company, with a share capital of 3 118 720 € registered in the Business Register of Clermont-Ferrand under No. 745 480 178 00029 and…

28.04.20

Plain bearing, ball bearing and roller blocks; how should I choose a type of block?

On a sailing yacht, the choice of a block is important to facilitate manoeuvring, improve performance and preserve the equipment. At Wichard, we offer several ranges of blocks depending on their applications. First, we…

28.04.20

Which stainless steel should be used for snap hooks, shackles, babystay adjusters, etc.?

On a sailing yacht, it is important to choose fittings, and in particular the stainless-steel grade used, to suit the application (rope, mooring, etc.). This will ensure longevity of the equipment and safety on board…

28.04.20

The advantages of a forged stainless-steel product

Since its creation by Henri Wichard in 1919, Wichard has specialized in forging stainless-steel parts. Forging has many advantages when it is used for the manufacture of stainless-steel fittings such as shackles, snap…

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Plain bearing, ball bearing and roller blocks; how should I choose a type of block?

Which stainless steel should be used for snap hooks, shackles, babystay adjusters, etc.?

The advantages of a forged stainless-steel product