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10.05.21

How to choose your tether?

Which tether is right for you? Tethers are an indispensable piece of personal protective equipment when you’re on board a boat. This means that choosing the right one is essential to guarantee your…

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…

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…

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…

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How to choose your tether?

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