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Stainless Steel Swivels

Choose 316 stainless steel swivels for marine rigging, chain, wire rope and general hardware assemblies that need controlled rotation between connected components. This category brings together eye-to-eye, jaw-to-eye, jaw-to-jaw and chain swivels, plus specialized no-snag and swivel gate-eye families.

Start with the connection at each end. Eye fittings accept compatible shackles, hooks or links, while jaw fittings capture an eye or plate between the cheeks and secure it with a pin. Then compare overall length, eye opening, jaw width, pin diameter, body size and the published capacity for the exact product family. Standard, heavy-duty and federal-specification series have different dimensions and should not be treated as interchangeable simply because they look similar.

Use the Stainless Steel Swivel Finder below to narrow the catalog by end connection and construction class. Every family shown here is cataloged as 316 stainless steel, but always confirm the material of pins and retaining parts, rotation clearance, connected-hardware compatibility and the rating of every component in the complete assembly before ordering, installing or placing the swivel into service.

GUIDED SELECTION

Stainless Steel Swivel Finder

Start with the two end connections, then choose the construction or duty class. Open a matching family to select the exact body size, pin diameter and published capacity required by the complete rigging system.

End connection
Construction or duty
Selection notes

Material: every family shown here is 316 stainless steel.

Compatibility: match jaw width, pin diameter, eye opening and connected hardware.

Capacity: verify the published load information for every component in the assembly.

12 matching families

Stainless Steel Swivel FAQ

What does a rigging swivel do?

A swivel allows connected hardware to rotate relative to the opposite end, helping relieve twist in chain, wire-rope and general rigging assemblies. It does not correct poor alignment or replace proper system design.

How do I choose between eye-to-eye, jaw-to-eye and jaw-to-jaw?

Choose the end connection that physically matches the adjoining components. Eyes accept compatible hooks, shackles or links; jaws capture an eye or plate between the cheeks and secure it with a pin.

What is a chain swivel?

A chain swivel is shaped to connect within a compatible chain assembly while allowing rotation. Confirm the chain size, end geometry, pin or link dimensions and the rating of the complete assembly.

What is the difference between standard, heavy-duty and federal-spec swivels?

Those labels describe different construction families and dimensional series. They are not interchangeable capacity claims. Compare the published dimensions, material, proof or working-load information and intended service for the exact size.

What is a no-snag swivel pin?

A no-snag design reduces exposed pin features that can catch on line or nearby hardware. It can be useful where a smoother profile is desirable, but the exact locking method and inspection requirements must still be followed.

Are all swivels on this page 316 stainless steel?

Yes. The families cataloged on this page are 316 stainless steel. Confirm the grade and finish of pins, retaining parts and every connected component before installation.

Can these swivels be used for lifting?

Only when the exact swivel and every part of the assembly are expressly rated and approved for the intended lifting service. Product appearance, stainless grade or price alone does not establish a lifting rating.

How should a swivel be inspected?

Check the body, eyes, jaws, pins and retainers for wear, cracks, distortion, corrosion, binding and excessive play. The swivel should rotate freely under appropriate unloaded conditions and damaged parts should be removed from service.

What should I confirm before ordering?

Confirm end connection, overall length, eye opening, jaw width, pin diameter, body size, rotation clearance, stainless grade, expected load, environment and the capacity of every adjoining component.

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