SMC Aluminum Oval D

• The SMC oval was one of the first aluminum carabiners manufactured in the US in the 1960s.
• It is a classic traditional carabiner, a functional design that has stood the test of time. A major benefit of using a ''true'' oval carabiner is that it is very difficult to load incorrectly and the forces are equalized between the pulley and other equipment, ropes and anchors.
• Balancing the load equally on the spine and the gate allows the carabiner to maintain full strength under a variety of conditions.
• The frame is slightly asymmetrical (flattened) for increased strength.
• Ovals are most often used in critical climbing or rescue applications where a stuck gate must be avoided, and then are always used as pairs, rigged opposite/opposed.
• All critical dimensions are held to close tolerances and detailed inspection procedures are carried out during all production operations.
• Sharp edges resulting from machining operations have been heavily radiused to help protect rope and webbing from abrasion.
• Always 100% hand-inspected, it is this careful attention to detail and precision craftsmanship insure that these to be among the finest aluminum carabiners you can buy.
• Available in either Bright or Black for tactical use.