Crafted out of a type of certified aluminum alloy used for aircrafts, the Omega Pacific Modified D Screw-Lok Carabiner is deemed one of the strongest carabiners available in the market today. With its modified D shape, it is suited for all around use including rescue work, school and rope courses, and even in industrial settings, offering great handling characteristics.
The alloy is tempered with the application of heat, which greatly enhances the Modified D’s strength and durability. Omega Pacific says it can carry a load of up to 7,000 pounds. Its aluminum construction helps bring its weight to 269 grams, which results in an excellent weight to strength ratio.
Plated with zinc chromate, the carabiner is provided with superior protection from rust or corrosion. In fact, it can even be used in wet or muddy conditions.
Featuring a screw lock gate, which is preferred for rescue operations, accidental opening is eliminated assuring the safety of both the rescuer and the rescued. The lock has internal locking threads that prevent wearing down your ropes. Utilizing a gate lock design, it prevents excessive tightening of the locking mechanism. This, in turn, eliminates binding.
The gate opening of the Omega Pacific Modified D Screw-Lok Carabiner is a large 24 millimeters. This greatly facilitates its attachment to your ropes or harnesses, a feature very much appreciated when trying to bring down an injured climber from tall trees in a hurry.
Owing to its design and the materials used, the Modified D has a major axis strength of 65 kN (kiloNewtons) when the gate is closed. When opened, this goes down to 24 kN. Minor axis strength is 12 kN. It measures 4.46 inches long and 2.70 inches wide.