Wichard Safety Parts & Accessories

Wichard Safety Parts & Accessories: Over a Century of Forged Protection

When lives depend on hardware, the manufacturing process matters as much as the product itself. Wichard has built its global reputation on precisely that philosophy. Safety parts and accessories are not an afterthought for this French manufacturer — they are the very foundation on which the brand was built. Founded in 1919 in Thiers, France, Wichard originally specialized in forged safety parts for industry before expanding into the marine world, and that industrial-grade discipline has never left their DNA.

Why Forging Sets Wichard Apart

The difference between a cast fitting and a forged one can be a matter of safety at sea. A Wichard forged part is the guarantee of increased safety and longevity. The hot-forging process aligns the grain structure of the metal, eliminating internal voids and producing components with superior tensile strength and fatigue resistance. In safety applications, the reliability of parts is essential — and thanks to forging, Wichard products offer both reliability and mechanical strength. This commitment to process extends to Wichard's quality management: Wichard is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified.

What's in Wichard's Safety Parts & Accessories Lineup

Wichard's safety hardware covers the full spectrum of onboard crew protection, from deck attachment points to personal safety systems. Safety products by Wichard include jacklines, tethers, and boom brakes designed to enhance onboard safety during dynamic sailing conditions. Among their standout offerings, the Lyf'Safe Jackline System is constructed with high-visibility reflective webbing and anti-abrasion materials, making it a top choice for offshore passages and night sailing.

Deck attachment hardware forms another critical pillar of the lineup. Folding pad eyes, U-bolts, watertight U-bolts, and saddles and eye nuts are essential for onboard safety. The Folding Pad Eye is made of forged stainless steel and features a reinforced hinge mechanism — it can withstand loads of up to 4,000 kg while being compact and easy to fold when not in use, reducing deck clutter. Watertight U-Bolts include elastomer seals that prevent water ingress and are ideal for securing rigging points on deck, rated for loads up to 2 tons depending on configuration.

For quick-release and clip systems, Wichard snap hooks have multiple uses — sheets and halyards, mooring, and safety and security — and are popular for both regatta and cruising conditions as well as industrial applications such as lifting. Quick-release safety clips provide emergency detachment options, a critical feature for any offshore sailor. Wichard also produces stainless steel shackles, carabiners, snap hooks, rescue knives, and tether hardware designed to perform in harsh saltwater conditions.

Engineered for the Extremes

Wichard safety gear provides essential marine security solutions, offering robust and reliable hardware for offshore, coastal, and racing sailors. The brand's credibility is underscored by its history of recognition: the DAME Award was awarded to the Wichard double safety snap hook — one of the sailing industry's most respected accolades for innovation. The hot-forged finish quality of Wichard's rings and adjusters has even made them popular for use in extreme sports such as parachuting, a testament to how demanding their safety standards truly are. Wichard is one of the leading manufacturers of on-board equipment, with products renowned for their reliability, safety, and quality, available in more than 35 countries.

Whether you're rigging jacklines for a bluewater passage, replacing deck padeyes, or sourcing quick-release tether hardware for racing, Wichard's Safety Parts & Accessories deliver the kind of dependable performance that experienced mariners trust. Explore the full Wichard brand catalog to find the right hardware for your vessel.