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Gloma Nautica Shackle Spanner with Rope

The Gloma Nautica Shackle Spanner with Rope is an essential rigging tool engineered for precision, safety, and convenience in demanding maritime environments. Crafted from high-grade AISI 316 stainless steel, this professional spanner includes a durable lanyard cord—ensuring it remains secure, easy to handle, and instantly accessible during onboard operations or maintenance tasks ([glomanautica.com][1]).

This tool is designed for compatibility with multiple shackle pin sizes and shapes, including D shackles, bow shackles, captive pin shackles, and high-resistance HR models. The spanner features precisely cut engagement slots, delivering optimal fit for smooth torque application without damaging the hardware or causing thread wear. Whether used on a yacht, commercial vessel, or dockside installation, this spanner gives users full control during fastening and unfastening.

What sets this version apart is the integrated rope lanyard, factory-secured through a reinforced eyelet. The rope allows for tethering the tool to a belt, wrist, rigging harness, or work bag—ensuring the spanner doesn’t fall overboard or become misplaced during critical operations. Especially valuable on heaving decks or at height, this security feature helps improve workflow safety and efficiency.

Forged (not cast) in Gloma Nautica’s Spanish facility, each spanner is heat-treated and polished to create a tool that is mechanically strong and visually refined. The forging process aligns the steel's grain, greatly increasing resistance to bending and fatigue while ensuring the spanner will deform visibly under excessive load before failing—a key safety trait in high-stress marine applications.

The AISI 316 stainless steel construction guarantees excellent resistance to corrosion, saltwater oxidation, and industrial chemicals. Its molybdenum content gives it superior protection in harsh marine environments, including high-humidity conditions and prolonged UV exposure. The spanner’s smooth finish not only provides a professional appearance but also reduces the risk of rust initiation and makes cleaning effortless.

Ergonomically shaped, the tool fits comfortably in the hand and works reliably even when wet or greasy. Its low profile makes it pocket-friendly, and its multiple engagement slots provide all-in-one utility—replacing the need for carrying multiple wrenches or makeshift tools. The lanyard is abrasion-resistant and UV-stable, suitable for all-weather use and rugged environments.

Whether you’re rigging sails, inspecting fittings, installing mooring hardware, or maintaining deck equipment, the Gloma Nautica Shackle Spanner with Rope ensures dependable, tangle-free performance. Each tool is quality-checked under Gloma’s strict European manufacturing standards, offering full traceability and dimensional accuracy.

Compact, secure, and marine-tough, this spanner is a small investment that delivers consistent performance and tool retention assurance in critical nautical operations.