Post by SYNthLOCk™

Traditional rigging still relies on steel locking hardware like cotter pins and safety pins to secure critical connections. It works—but brings corrosion risk, wear, inspection burden, and multiple mechanical failure points. It supports compliance with certification standards and EU regulations." At the same time, Europe is moving toward the EU Digital Product Passport (2027), pushing industries toward traceable, smarter product systems. That’s the context SYNthLOCk™ is built for. SYNthLOCk™ is a synthetic locking system for modern rigging applications using rope, webbing, chains, and cable-based structures. It keeps critical connections securely locked under all conditions—loaded or unloaded—without traditional steel locking parts. It reduces mechanical complexity, improves handling, and is designed for system-level integration and future compliance requirements. Images show a running backstay secured with SYNthLOCk™ synthetic D-shackles in real marine conditions. 40t MBL - weight: 270g This is not an upgrade to steel hardware. It is a shift in how load-bearing connections are secured. Equiplite — engineered for control at sea. Patent pending.