The UIAA equipment standard provides a baseline for equipment performance in a test lab under controlled conditions on new equipment. Although these test conditions are relevant to the conditions encountered climbing, conditions encountered at the crags and the condition of the equipment are equally important. This recommendation from the UIAA member federation The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) provides vital equipment information that is NOT explicitly addressed in the standard, particularly failure modes of the equipment and recommendations for the use, inspection, maintenance, and retirement of equipment.
Aluminum Locking D
Description
The SMC Locking D Series carabiner is a true representation of timeless quality and attention to detail. As one of the most versatile mid-sized locking carabiners on the market you will find that form and function are unsurpassed. The enduring design of the SMC Locking D has become a standard in rock climbing, mountaineering and rescue applications as well as in ever increasing industrial applications due to its high strength, light weight, wide gate opening and overall functional versatility.
Like our Mountain D and Light D Series carabiners the asymmetrical frame is slightly flattened for an increased strength-to-weight ratio, internal components are stainless steel, and the locking sleeve engages on the gate not on the carabiner frame to help prevent jamming or vibrating loose.
SMC assures that all carabiners are 100% visually and physically inspected. Our attention to detail and precision craftsmanship guarantees you receive the highest level of quality, value and flawless performance insuring your carabiners are amongst the finest in the world.
Also available as NFPA Certified for Technical Use.
- Simple design uses minimum number of parts/ components providing for excellent and reliable functionality.
- Modified D shape provides for larger gate opening.
- Sleeve locks on gate not the frame, resulting in greater reliability and less jamming.
- The asymmetrical frame is slightly flattened for increased strength-to-weight ratio.
- Pins are flush-mounted with gate for virtually snag-free operation.
- Available in Bright , Black, Purple, Orange and Red.
- Made in the USA.
Color Black price is $23.95
The SMC Locking D Series carabiner is a true representation of timeless quality and attention to detail. As one of the most versatile mid-sized locking carabiners on the market you will find that form and function are unsurpassed. The enduring design of the SMC Locking D has become a standard in rock climbing, mountaineering and rescue applications as well as in ever increasing industrial applications due to its high strength, light weight, wide gate opening and overall functional...
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US$ 21.95
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Weight (g) |
74 g |
| Shape |
D / Offset D |
| Locking |
Screw |
| Straight or Bent |
Straight |
| Full Size |
Yes |
| Keylock |
No |
| Solid or Wire |
Solid |
| Gate Opening |
21 mm |
| Number of Colors |
5 |
| Lock Indicator |
No |
| Strengths (kN) |  27 kN  7 kN  7 kN |
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How to use SMC carabiner, warnings, inspection, care and maintenance.
A pictoral representation of UIAA-121 and EN-12275 standards for connectors (the UIAA's fancy word for carabiners).