Carabiners and Rigging | Austrilalpin | Omega Pacific | Scuba Center has been selling quality diving and water rescue equipment since 1973. You will find a wide selection of Public Safety Diving, Surface Water Rescue, and Ice Rescue equipment at our Eagan, Minnesota location. | Carabiners and Rigging Accessories

Scuba Center Public Safety Diving and Water Rescue Equipment | Scuba Center in Eagan, Minnesota is your leading source for water rescue equipment in the Upper Midwest. Contact us for questions or details.

 

Scuba Center is a SAM ( formerly CCR ) registered supplier for the United States Government.  Our customers include: U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, U.S. Federal Government Agencies, Law Enforcement Agencies, Search and Rescue (SAR) Teams, Fire Departments, State and Local Government agencies, Commercial Diving Companies, School Districts, Television and Movie production companies, and many others.
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Equip your team for ice rescue: Carabiners, Helmets, Ice Picks, Ice Rescue Suits, Ice Screws, Rope,... | Available at Scuba Center in Eagan, Minnesota Carabiners and Rigging Scuba Center in Eagan, Minnesota has the equipment you need to prepare your team for Water Rescue missions


Carabiners


How Strong Is That Carabiner?

Most carabiners are stamped with the major axis strength measured in kilonewtons. | The kN, or kilonewton, measures the amount of force the carabiner can accept, as opposed to how much mass it can hold in a static situation. Objects with relatively low mass (like a person) can generate substantial energy (force) when accelerating, so it can be misleading if a piece of climbing or fall-arrest equipment were rated in terms of pounds or kilograms. In order to convert kilonewtons into pounds-of-force (another measure of force, not mass), simply multiply the rating in kN by 224.8 (1kN = 224.8 lbf). Carabiners are traditionally stamped with the major axis strength measured in kilonewtons.

Ice Rescue Carabiner | 6152N DRI

DRI Ice Rescue Carabiner | Water Rescue and Ice Rescue Carabiners 

DRI Ice Rescue Carabiner

Aluminum Hook 15x190mm with captive eye pin
Silver body and red anodized gate
Use with DRI Ice Rescue Sling (Part# 6662)

Material: Aluminum
Gate Mechanism: Straight
Weight: 2 lbs
Breaking point: 2700 KGS
Gate Opening: 1.75”
Length: 7.75”
Width: 2.5” at Captive eye end, 4.5” at widest point

 

Price: $41.50   add DRI Ice Rescue Carabiner 6152N to cart


Omega Pacific Carabiners | We are here because we are dedicated to the climbers, rescuers and workers who depend on our gear with their lives. Our motto, "It Is Possible" is more than just a slogan ... it is what we believe. We show up for work every day convinced that doing it better than anyone else is just part of the job. As a result, we've led the way and introduced dozens of industry firsts in features and technologies. | For almost three decades, Omega Pacific has been supplying firefighters, soldiers, law enforcement officers and workers-at-height with the best carabiners and hardware available. Made from the best materials possible to exacting standards in their ISO 9001 plant in Eastern Washington, Omega Pacific is proud of their part in outfitting America’s finest with dependable and durable gear. | Carabiners for water rescue and ice rescue Omega Pacific

On Jan. 20, 2020 Omega Pacific, one of the U.S.’s largest manufacturers of carabiners announced that it would be winding down operations after 37 years in business stating the pronouncement was based on economic factors and the owner’s decision to retire. Seattle Manufacturing Corporation (SMC) has purchased the tooling and machinery to produce Omega Pacific’s top selling carabiners – specifically the ISO forged D’s, Ovals, and select HMS models. The Omega name will be removed from the carabiners and the line will become SMC’s new “Force” series. All technical specifications as well as the NSN numbers will remain the same. Models will include both the locking and non-locking styles and will be offered in the same popular color options. -- Gripped Canada’s Climbing Magazine.
 

SMC / Seattle Manufacturing Corporation | SMC is one of America’s most trusted technical rescue brands. Founded in 1967, as Seattle Manufacturing Corporation, during the golden age of high-altitude mountaineering, their products have accompanied many of the Northwest’s finest climbers on historic ascents of peaks like K2 and Everest. Their products expanded into the rescue market as climbers of the 60’s and 70’s became the rescue experts of the 80’s. They required durable hardware that would reliably perform in the demanding rescue environment. This request for stronger, more sophisticated products launched SMC’s technical rescue division. SMC

The new Force series carabiners from SMC offer unparalleled strength to weight ratios thanks to the ISO Cold Forging process. This carabiner manufacturing technique, originally developed by Omega Pacific, produces exceptional strength and durability by pressing raw materials into the strongest possible designs while avoiding issues like internal fissures and deformations that can happen during other forging processes. Combined with the highest quality aluminum alloys, the result is a lightweight connector that is the strongest in its class. SMC continues to enhance this proven process by applying their unmatched design and manufacturing quality processes.

Force Series D and the Oval carabiners have smooth, rounded inside diameters for great interface with ropes and webbing.

SMC "Force D" Aluminum Carabiners |  

SMC "Force D" Aluminum Carabiners

Whether used in recreational climbing, military applications, or rescue scenarios, the SMC Force D Carabiner is one of the strongest aluminum 'biners in the world and is designed to get the job done.

Material: Aluminum
Gate Mechanism: Straight
Weight: 65 grams
Strength: 31kN

 

Price: $9.25   add SMC "Force D" Aluminum Carabiners to cart


SMC "Force D" Screw-Lok Aluminum Carabiners |  

SMC "Force D" Screw-Lok Aluminum Carabiners

The SMC Force D Screw-Lok Carabiner is an affordable, rock-solid design that has proven itself in the field around the globe. Screw-Lok provides tried-and-true locking, without the complications and aggravations of other methods.

Material: Aluminum
Gate Mechanism: Screwgate
Weight: 74 grams
Strength: 31kN

 Bright

Price: $14.25   add SMC "Force D" Screw-Lok Aluminum Carabiners to cart

 Blue

Price: $18.95   add SMC "Force D" Screw-Lok Aluminum Carabiners to cart


Pulleys

SMC / Seattle Manufacturing Corporation | SMC is one of America’s most trusted technical rescue brands. Founded in 1967, as Seattle Manufacturing Corporation, during the golden age of high-altitude mountaineering, their products have accompanied many of the Northwest’s finest climbers on historic ascents of peaks like K2 and Everest. Their products expanded into the rescue market as climbers of the 60’s and 70’s became the rescue experts of the 80’s. They required durable hardware that would reliably perform in the demanding rescue environment. This request for stronger, more sophisticated products launched SMC’s technical rescue division. SMC

SMC 2" Swiftwater Pulley | Scuba Center 

SMC 2" Swiftwater Pulley

Featuring deliberate, water-related design elements, the SMC 2" Swiftwater Pulley addresses the unique needs for swiftwater rescue situations.
  • The Swiftwater Pulley fits between SMC's Micro PMP and 3" PMPs in both size and workload and represents a reasonably priced, non-NFPA alternative to other midsized pulleys.

  • Made using high-quality aluminum, this lightweight pulley weighs 6 oz. and features a 2" sheave.

  • Side plates are precisely tensioned for easy one-handed operation and secure placement at any point along the rope.

  • Wide base and side plate design works well to "mind" Prusik cords of up to 8mm.

  • Anodized side plates feature a series of holes that help to minimize the hydroplaning effect that might occur with a typical pulley.

  • The top hole accepts two large rescue carabiners or multiple small carabiners and allows the carabiners to be rotated freely and completely even while closed.

  • Sealed Ball Bearings provide optimal efficiency.

  • Made in the USA.

 

Price: $58.95   add SMC 2" Swiftwater Pulley to cart


Rigging Accessories

Cypher Hardware and Rigging Accessories Climbing Technology

Climbing Technology Mini Anchor Plate | Available at Scuba Center in Eagan, Minnesota  

Climbing Technology Mini Anchor Plate

Alloy mini rigging plate is light and small for easy transport. Keep your rigging clean and organized in any situation. Individually tested.

Material: Aluminum
Weight: 65 grams
Strength: 36kN
CE Certified

 

Price: $29.99   add Climbing Technology Mini Anchor Plate to cart


Rescue carabiner accessories DRI

DRI Carabiner Daisy Chain | 6424 | Scuba Center in Eagan, Minnesota 

DRI Carabiner Daisy Chain

Keep your carabiners organized and at the ready for any situation.
  • Stores up to 14 carabiners

  • Sewn with 1″ flat nylon webbing+

  • Dimensions: 6" x 1"

  • Carabiners SOLD SEPARARTELY

 

Price: $15.25   add DRI Carabiner Daisy Chain 6424 to cart


Snap Shackles

Highland 3.5" Snap Shackle | HL926 | Atlantic Diving Equipment | Z-SHACKLE2 | Rigging Hardware

Highland 3.5" Snap Shackle

 
  • 316 grade stainless steel

  • Screw-on shackle attachment

  • Quick-release bolt snap

  • 3.5" overall length

 

Price: $25.00   add Highland 3.5" Snap Shackle HL926 to cart


Highland 3.5" Snap Shackle on 2" Welded D-Ring | HL927 | Atlantic Diving Equipment | SC | Rigging Hardware available at Scuba Center in Eagan, Minnesota

Highland 3.5" Snap Shackle on 2" Welded D-Ring

 
  • 316 grade stainless steel

  • Quick-release bolt snap

  • 3.5" overall length

  • 316 grade D-ring

  • Fits 2" webbing

  • Welded closed

  • 6mm wire

 

Price: $25.00   add Highland 3.5" Snap Shackle on 2" Welded D-Ring HL927 to cart


Highland 5" Snap Shackle | HL928 | Atlantic Diving Equipment | Rigging Hardware

Highland 5" Snap Shackle

 
  • 316 grade stainless steel

  • Screw-on shackle attachment

  • Quick-release bolt snap

  • 5" overall length

 

Price: $40.00   add Highland 5" Snap Shackle HL928 to cart


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While these are excellent reference materials, in no way should this information be considered a replacement for proper training for the specific type of activity in which you plan to participate.

For liability reasons and your safety... We cannot accept returns on carabiners, ice screws, rigging hardware, ropes, etc (except for warranty or shipping errors).