Silcone tubing around carabiner with swivel attached
Silcone tubing around carabiner with swivel attached

Silicone Tubing for Sacrificial Layers - Per metre

£9.95
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A piece of silicone for reducing wear between rigging components, especially in case of steel on aluminium. These are cut to length with scissors and you will get approx 30 layers per 1 meter.

ID 1mm / OD 20mm

Sold per metre.
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Silcone tubing around carabiner with swivel attached

Longer Lasting Rigging

A sacrificial layer is a disposable layer, in this case made of silicone, that is put around a carabiner to protect your rigging from wear. Sacrificial layers help to keep your rigging safe by sacrificing themselves before damage is done to aluminium or nylon components. If a steel rigging component is connected to an aluminium or fabric one the movement in the system can cause the aluminium or fabric to wear away as it's not as hard as the steel.

Quieter Rigging

These layers are also great for reducing noise amongst components. Metal on metal can be particularly loud, especially in a studio or small room. Add these between your rigging and your ears will thank you!

Silcone tubing around carabiner with swivel attached

Check for Wear

The silicone is pretty durable but will start to wear long before the aluminium or nylon is damaged. The sacrificial layer should be checked before each use. If worn through, the silicone sacrificial layer should be changed immediately. You should also check the carabiners and other components to make sure they remain undamaged.