{"product_id":"t-h-marine-fixed-eye-spring-snap-528-lb-zinc-steel","title":"T-H Marine Fixed Eye Spring Snap, 528 lb Zinc Steel","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe T-H Marine fixed eye spring snap is dependable 4-inch zinc-plated steel hardware with a spring-loaded gate and a fixed, non-rotating eye, rated to a 528-pound breaking strength. It's the snap you grab to clip a line to a ring, hang a fender, or secure a loose strap. Simple, honest rigging gear that does one job well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T-H Marine fixed eye spring snap is a simple piece of hardware that earns its keep on just about any boat. It's a 4-inch zinc-plated steel snap with a spring-loaded gate and a fixed, non-rotating eye, rated to a 528-pound breaking strength. If you've ever needed to clip a line to a ring, hang a fender, or secure a loose strap in a hurry, this is the part you reach for. Nothing fancy. Just a dependable snap that does its job every time you grab it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eye on this one is fixed, which means it doesn't rotate. That's exactly what you want when the line or strap attached to it stays put and you don't need it to spin out twists. Think flag halyards, safety lanyards, securing a cover, or clipping gear to a pad eye. There's one less moving part to wear out, and the fixed eye keeps the snap oriented the way you clipped it. If your setup tends to wind up and you need the snap to turn freely under load, T-H Marine makes a swivel-eye version in this same family. But for most everyday clipping jobs, the fixed eye is all you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is steel with a zinc-plated finish. Zinc plating gives you solid corrosion resistance for deck duty, trailer rigging, and the kind of occasional spray and rain any boat sees. It's a good general-purpose choice at a price that won't make you wince when you need a handful of them. We'll be straight with you, though. Zinc isn't stainless and it isn't solid brass. If this snap lives fully submerged in salt water or sits in constant spray, it'll eventually show surface rust. Rinse it with fresh water after a salty day and it'll last a long time. For a freshwater boat or a spot that's out of the weather, you'll barely think about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the number that matters, and the one people get wrong. The 528-pound rating is the breaking strength, the load at which the snap fails. It is not a safe working load and it is not a lifting rating. A good habit on the water is to keep your actual working load well under that breaking number, so you've always got margin for shock loads: a wave slamming a fender, a gust yanking a cover, a line coming up tight all at once. Treat 528 pounds as the ceiling you never want to approach, not the target you design to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd don't use this, or any spring snap, for overhead lifting, hoisting people, or anything where a failure could hurt someone. That's not what it's built for. It's rigging hardware for securing and connecting gear, and it's genuinely good at that. Keep life-safety and lifting loads on gear that's specifically rated and certified for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo where does it shine? Clipping dock lines to rings, hanging fenders off the rail, securing bimini and cover straps, rigging a flag or a burgee, holding a wash-down hose or a bucket, attaching a kill-switch lanyard, or just organizing gear in a locker. The spring-loaded gate snaps shut on its own the moment you let go, so whatever you clipped stays captured until you deliberately open it again. That one-handed operation is a small thing until you're reaching over the side with your other hand holding the boat off the dock. Match the 4-inch snap to a ring or line that fits the gate opening and you're set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's sold as a single snap, so you buy exactly how many you need, whether that's one spare for the ditch bag or a dozen for a full rigging refresh. Simple, honest hardware that does one job well. Keep a few aboard and you'll find a use for them before the season's out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e528-pound breaking strength gives you plenty of margin for everyday boat rigging and securing gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFixed, non-rotating eye keeps the snap oriented where you clipped it, ideal when the line doesn't need to spin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eZinc-plated steel construction adds corrosion resistance over bare steel for deck and trailer use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4-inch hook size is a mid-size snap that's easy to work one-handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpring-loaded gate snaps shut on its own so whatever you clip stays captured\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUniversal design works anywhere you'd clip a line, strap, or ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold individually so you buy exactly the count you need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized T-H Marine Supplies reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between the 528-pound rating and a safe working load?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 528-pound figure is the breaking strength, the load at which the snap fails. It isn't a safe working load. Keep your real-world load well below that number so you've always got margin for shock loads like a wave slamming a fender or a line snapping tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use this spring snap for lifting or overhead loads?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is rigging hardware for securing and connecting gear, not a lifting or life-safety device. Use gear that's specifically rated and certified for any overhead lifting or anything where a failure could hurt someone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill the zinc-plated steel hold up in salt water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eZinc plating gives good corrosion resistance for general deck and trailer use and the usual spray and rain. It isn't stainless or solid brass, so constant saltwater immersion will eventually bring surface rust. Rinse it with fresh water after salty days and it'll last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does 'fixed eye' mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe eye the snap attaches through is fixed, so it doesn't rotate. That's ideal when the line or strap stays put and you don't need it to spin out twists. T-H Marine offers a swivel-eye version in the same family if you need the snap to turn freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the 4-inch measurement refer to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThat's the hook size, the overall length of the snap. It's a mid-size snap that's easy to work one-handed and fits common rings, pad eyes, and line loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSteel with a zinc-plated finish. 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